TEENS Inc Outdoor Leadership Program
TEENS Inc Outdoor Leadership Program
New Teens Inc Nederland program opening for 7th-9th graders. This program is designed to foster confidence, belonging, and leadership among 7th-9th graders. Through carefully structured activities spanning 22 days over a six month period, participants engage in outdoor recreation and skill-building that challenges them to take healthy risks, learn from peers, and develop problem-solving skills. Youth will receive gift cards for participation.
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Orientation weekend (overnight in cabins) - March 8th-9th OR March 15th-16th
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Service day with City of Denver Parks and Recreation (day trip) - April 12th OR April 13th
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Rock climbing day (day trip) - May 17th OR May 18th
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Wilderness First Aid course (day trip - no overnights) - June 4th-6th (both cohorts together)
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5 day front country camping trip, possible activities include rafting, climbing, hiking (maybe mtn biking) - activities will depend on youth interest and input (overnight in tents) - June 9th-13th OR June 23rd-27th
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8 day front country and backcountry camping trip, possible activities include backpacking, paddle boarding - activities will depend on youth interest and input (overnight in tents) - July 7th-14th OR July 21st-28th
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Closing weekend and celebration at Lincoln Hills - youth will create a collaborative capstone presentation about experience/learning and share with families at celebration (overnight in cabins) - August 2nd-3rd OR August 9th-10th
Please submit an application only if you are confident you want to participate in the program and can attend 80% of the in-person events.