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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Bay Area Youth Leadership Corps
Free, year-long program for HS sophomores-seniors starting with a 14-day Sierra backpacking expedition, then designing/leading monthly environmental service projects across the Bay Area.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Volunteer Program
Teens 16+ volunteer as Tide Pool Interpreters/Greeters, later advancing to Aquarist Assistant or School Programs roles, supporting marine-science education and animal care.
BUILD.org – BUILDFest LA Youth Pitch Competition
Students in BUILD's entrepreneurship pathway (FamBiz simulation, Design Challenge) launch real companies and pitch Shark-Tank-style before VIP judges; serves under-resourced Bay Area/LA students.
LA Conservation Corps — Clean & Green
Paid crew-based program where LA teens do community beautification: tree/garden maintenance, graffiti removal, and recycling collection, building job and environmental-stewardship skills.
LINC Summer High School Program — SOL (Summer of Outdoor Leadership)
6-week paid summer program where Bay Area teens build outdoor leadership and environmental education skills across Golden Gate National Parks sites.
Los Angeles Urban League Biz Institute & Biz Camp
Free program combining Saturday classes and a summer intensive covering business fundamentals and internal pitch competitions; top students advance to NFTE's national challenge.