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For more information, please contact Sarah Parker, our Youth Leadership Coordinator.

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There aren’t many opportunities for low-income or people of color to get this kind of experience. I never imagined that I could be an outdoor educator because I never
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had the opportunity to go camping, much less encounter a park ranger. I didn’t know jobs like this existed until now."

- Imara White, 2016 Youth Leadership Adenvtures Apprentice

Classes and Events Calendar

Have specific dates in mind? Check our calendar to see what classes and events we are offering during your trip!

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Youth Leadership Adventures: Empowering the Next Generation

Visit our Multimedia Gallery for videos, slideshows and more media from the North Cascades

Youth Adventures

Trip reports from youth in the field

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

North Cascades Institute admits students and participants of any race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or marital status, age, sensory, physical or mental disability or any other legally-protected status.

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  • Discover The Institute, Environmental Learning Center & Ecosystem
    • Overview
    • North Cascades Institute
    • North Cascades Environmental Learning Center
    • North Cascades National Park
    • North Cascades Ecosystem
    • Multimedia
  • Blog Stories from the field
  • Sign Up Learning Adventures for all ages
    • Overview
    • Classes & Events Calendar
    • Conferences and Retreats
    • Family and Adult
    • Graduate M.Ed. Students
    • Schools
    • Youth
      • Youth Leadership Adventures
        • Course Descriptions
        • Frequently Asked Questions
        • Student Success Stories
        • Tuition and Scholarships
        • Payment and Cancellation Policies
        • YLA Images
      • Youth Ambassadors
      • Northwest Youth Leadership Summit
      • Kulshan Creek Neighborhood Youth Program
      • Alumni Resources
  • Study Graduate M.Ed. Residency
    • Overview
    • Program Overview
    • Admissions
    • Tuition & Fees
    • Financial Aid & Scholarships
    • Student Housing
    • Western Washington University & Bellingham
    • Faculty & Staff
    • Graduate Students
    • Alumni Careers
    • The Picket Post Alumni Newsletter
    • Multimedia
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • 2018 Graduation
  • Retreat Book your conference or gathering
    • Overview
    • Facilities
    • Dining
    • Activities
    • Weddings
    • Request Information
  • Shop Apparel, gifts & souvenirs
  • Support Become a donor
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    • Youth Programs and Scholarships
    • Impact Stories
    • Accomplishments & Reports
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    • Give BIG for Youth
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