Youth Leadership Adventures
Summer 2025 applications will open February 11th! Email us at youth@ncascades.org if you would like us to notify you when they open.
Program Details
Youth Leadership Adventures are for high school students who want to explore the outdoors, build a fun and inclusive community with peers, discover leadership strengths, and be a part of building a just and sustainable future.
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Our 5 and 8 day backcountry trips connect 9th-12th grade students to the natural world while engaging in conversation about climate change and climate solutions. In partnership with North Cascades National Park and Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, groups of participants canoe, backpack, camp and complete stewardship projects in the North Cascades.
Trips are designed for students who have no prior outdoor experience; all gear, food, and transportation from Skagit and Whatcom counties are provided. No experience is necessary and scholarships are available!
2025 Program Dates
soon to come!
Why participate?
- Canoe and backpack in the North Cascades
- Meet new people and have fun
- Swim in beautiful lakes and stargaze at clear night skies
- Learn about the plants, animals and people in the North Cascades ecosystem
- Normalize conversations about climate change and environmental justice, building visions of a hopeful, just and sustainable future
- Earn community service hours and enhance your resume and college application
- Build community and leadership skills
Following the trip, alums have the opportunity to sign up for the Youth for the Environment and People (YEP!) fall after-school program, attend alum events, receive year-round mentorship, and engage in local stewardship opportunities.
