We are a New Haven, CT based non-profit founded in 2000 dedicated to providing opportunities for young people to develop a positive sense of self, and a connection and commitment to others through programs that incorporate environmental exploration, leadership and community service. Here are our stories and adventures.
April 24th was a happy day at Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School (WIMS)--Solar Youth has begun a new Steward Team program there! With the school's proximity to Lake Wintergreen, it's established gardens and ample greenspace, the new partnership between Solar Youth and WIMS is ideal. The school is excited to offer this new program for it's fourth and fifth graders and Solar Youth is excited to work with a new partner school. Kim, SCA intern, and Jody, a seasoned high school intern (this will be Jody's 4th new team in two semesters!) are facilitating the group. They have plans to work on the school gardens, build the group's sense of teamwork, play some fun games and teach the youth about their environment. The youth will be attending their first Solar Youth field trip on May 6th, to the Yale Garden, so they will also have a chance to meet all the other Stewards from all over New Haven. It's bound to be a great semester!
About me
- I'm joanne
- From New Haven, CT
- We are an environmental education and youth development non-profit in New Haven, CT. We engage urban youth in their local environment using our unique program model: Kids Explore! (where youth learn about their local ecology and ecosystems) Kids Do! (where youth identify an environmental problem and utilize youth-led action to solve the issue) Kids Teach! (where youth educate others about what they have learned an accomplished). Our curriculum uses hands-on experiential lessons, games, songs and a dedicated staff to teach environmental concepts, build teamwork skills and empower youth. We run several programs, including our afterschool Steward Teams, in-school Hands-on Outdoor Learning Adventure, and our summer Citywide Steward camp. We also facilitate a Youth Advisory Group (YAG), where dedicated participants take leadership in the organization, including running their own programs and sitting on the Board of Directors. Our high school interns work in youth-adult partnership to run all our out of school programs, learning critical skills for future careers and personal growth. Join us as we share our many adventures and accomplishments with you.
- For more information about us, check out our website: SolarYouth.org
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