Ocean Heroes Bootcamp
Weekend bootcamp (in-person + virtual) where youth ages 11-18 design and launch their own ocean-plastic-pollution campaigns with mentorship and follow-on grant support.
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6-week paid summer program where Bay Area teens build outdoor leadership and environmental education skills across Golden Gate National Parks sites.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) – District 5150
Free multi-day leadership camp for Bay Area HS students (Marin, SF, San Mateo) on citizenship, ethics, and community leadership.
Sierra Club Inspiring Connections Outdoors — Teen Peak Challenge
Urban teens take part in outdoor outings (hiking, backpacking, kayaking) designed to build environmental stewardship and self-reliance, culminating in a multi-day peak-climb challenge.
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Service-learning program where teens train in marine biology/conservation topics, then rotate through guest engagement, animal care support, or engineering tracks as summer volunteers at the Aquarium.
Academy of Art University Pre-College Art & Design Experience (PCADE)
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BAVC Media Youth & Emerging Media Makers (Climate Warriors)
San Francisco Bay Area filmmaking/media-arts intensive where high schoolers create social-impact media projects, including a climate-justice documentary program.