California Explorer Search and Rescue (Cal-ESAR) is a wilderness search and rescue (SAR) team that responds to searches and other emergencies throughout the State of California. Chartered as Explorer Post 12 in 1969 with the Pacific Skyline Council of the Boy Scouts of America, and operating under the auspices of the State of California Office of Emergency Services, Cal-ESAR consists of youth and adults who volunteer their services and time to the citizens of California. Cal-ESAR is a Charter Member of the Bay Area Search & Rescue Council, and serves as a SAR and training resource throughout California. Cal-ESAR actively recruits individuals of all ages and abilities and conducts a 6-month long training program to train them to perform various SAR and other emergency services functions. Post 12 was chartered in 1969, and is sponsored by the San Mateo Elks Club. Members 21 years and older serve as adult advisers for the Explorer Post.