Promotional Materials: (check back for updated materials)
- 2009 Color Brochure (.pdf)
- Slide montage
- Description En Espanol
LEARN to LEAD:
- GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING: How to start and run an effective youth organization. We cover everything from recruitment, to running a meeting, to developing new leaders to ensure that your organization continues once you graduate.
- CAMPAIGN STRATEGY & PLANNING: How to plan, implement, and run an effective environmental campaign. We use the Sierra Club Matrix to teach the most essential skills needed to effect real change. Later in the week you'll get a change to practice your skills.
- COMMUNICATION SKILLS: How to define your message and get it across confidently and persuasively to the media, to fellow group members, and to the public.
- GUEST SPEAKERS: Meet some amazing special guests--Sierra Club experts, leaders of the movement, and experts on various aspects of climate and energy justice.
Of course, the program isn't all work and no play. In addition to the main focus of the program, you can expect to enjoy:
- Most locations enjoy the beautiful surroundings of a serene location
- Hikes, games, and energizing evening activities
- Delicious vegetarian cooking
- The company and friendship of like-minded youth
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