Youth Leadership Adventures

Youth Leadership Adventures Backcountry trips are for motivated high school students seeking a fun and challenging summer adventure in the North Cascades!

Trip Dates 2021

2021
SESSIONS

     

Application
Deadline

        
SESSION ONE: 
July 6 - 13
(8-day) 
 May 14

        

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SESSION TWO: 
July 27 - August 3
(8-day)

June 4

      

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SESSION THREE:
August 17 - 28
(12-day)		       June 25

    

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Program Details

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Our 8 and 12-day long backpacking and/or canoe-camping field courses 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, high school aged participants canoe, backpack, camp and complete stewardship projects in the North Cascades while discovering their leadership strengths, building an inclusive community with peers, & identifying pathways to a hopeful & sustainable vision of the future.  

Courses 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!

Why participate?

  • Canoe and backpack in the North Cascades
  • Meet new people and have fun
  • Learn about plants, animals and people in the North Cascades ecosystem
  • Build community and leadership skills
  • Normalize conversations about climate change and environmental justice, and build visions of a hopeful, just and sustainable future
  • Earn 15-20 community service hours, and enhance your resume and college application

Now accepting applications for the following trips:

  • Session 1: July 6- July 13 (8-day)
  • Session 2: July 27 - August 3 (8-day)
  • Session 3: August 17 - August 28 (12-day)

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Following the course, alumni have the opportunity to sign up for the Youth for the Environment and People (YEP!) program with RE Sources, attend the Environmental Leaders Summit in Seattle, receive year-round mentorship, and engage in local stewardship opportunities.