Yosemite national park educational programs

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Nam eu neque vulputate diam rhoncus faucibus. Curabitur quis varius libero. Start my monthly gift. Give Today. Three interconnected programs help link the park, UC Merced and neighboring communities, while shaping the next generation of environmental leaders: Student rangers based at the on-campus UC Merced Wilderness Education Center help their community connect with Yosemite through educational resources, field trips and stewardship projects.

The academic-year Yosemite Leadership Program encourages undergraduates to become lifelong stewards through four semesters of environmental studies, personal and professional development, and hands-on projects. Through Yosemite Leadership Program Summer Internships , college students spend 12 weeks working with professionals in the park, where they receive on-the-job training and complete projects that benefit Yosemite.

This highly regarded program serves as a pathway to public lands careers for students who otherwise might not have the chance to visit or work in a national park. Subscribe to our Newsletter. Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. That human history is woven into the land, both tangibly, in ancient artifacts, pioneer-era cabins and vintage photos, and intangibly, in stories passed down through generations or still waiting to be told.

Learn More. Buffalo Soldiers Video. Work with an intern to research and create a video featuring Celebrating Chiura Obata. Celebrate the legacy of Japanese American artist Chiura Chinese American History in Yosemite. Every fall, students from surrounding Yosemite communities participate in Gateway Expressions, a youth art contest and exhibit at the Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite Valley. Gateway Expressions is one way that Yosemite is working toward the National Park Service Centennial goal of connecting with and creating the next generation of park visitors, supporters, and advocates.

Last summer, in , Yosemite's Parks in Focus program helped kids discover Yosemite through the eyes of their cameras. Yosemite features over 30 engaging youth and education programs.

Highlighted here are seven amazing programs that were supported by the Yosemite Conservancy in One of the most transformative youth programs in Yosemite is the Adventure Risk Challenge program, an innovative literacy and leadership program for high school youth, linking wilderness to academics, adventure to leadership, environmental science to literacy and confidence to activism.

Park Ranger Shelton Johnson talks with students from NatureBridge's campus in Yosemite National Park, about their visit to Yosemite and the rich experiences that national parks offer. Park Ranger Shelton Johnson talks with students from NatureBridge's campus in Yosemite National Park about the importance of having people of all colors and from all places visit national parks.

The primary goal of our expertly managed, professionally outfitted Yosemite youth programs is to provide unforgettable experiences that intimately connect each child with nature, themselves, and the greater world around them. Throughout our youth and teen outdoor summer camps, participants are guided along some of the most famous trails and to the top of some of the most iconic peaks within Yosemite National Park. Our experienced leaders have extensive knowledge of the backcountry and are trained to share their expertise personally with each guest.

On most trips, we backpack every day except one a layover day and location is usually agreed upon by the team and we are on the trail for an average of 3 to 5 hours each day. Most of our Yosemite backpacking adventures go from a higher elevation to a lower elevation in other words, we generally hike downhill , and throughout the experience, we take our time, take in the views, and break at some awesome watering holes.

Even so, views of the Yosemite backcountry are just one of the many outcomes that come from these adventures. For our youth and teen backpackers in Yosemite, inspiration, passion and life skills are the paramount takeaway. Our primary mission for our outdoor summer camp is to use the natural environment and outdoor activities to teach participants the necessary skills and attitudes for living successful lives.