Education: Youth Programs
AWLS Student Session
For the past 33 years, SCI student sessions have been valuable as part of the summer programs at the SCIF’s American Wilderness Leadership School in Jackson, Wyoming. This session is for ages 16 – 18.
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"Learning so much about the wildlife and ecosystem out West and having the opportunity of meeting youth and adults from all over the United States was an awesome experience." |
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"I certainly learned a great deal about the outdoors and will use my experience in a leadership role in my school this year." |
The American Wilderness Leadership School’s seven-day student program presents a base knowledge of wildlife ecology and conservation learning that becomes a central point around which leadership training is provided. Students learn about the roles of leaders in a variety of situations and how to apply leadership skills that can launch them on their journey to become leaders for tomorrow in wildlife management and conservation.
Students participate in shooting sports and a white water raft trip. A major component of the program is an all-day hike and overnight camping trip in the mountains. The hike is an opportunity to apply learned leadership skills and to learn more about wildlife and plants in the area.
2013 Student Application (PDF)
Qualifications
To be considered for the American Wilderness Leadership School Program, a student candidate must:
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- Be presently enrolled as a high school student, 16-18 years of age;
- Have demonstrated an interest in conservation issues and concerns;
- Have satisfactory grades in school;
- Have demonstrated an ability to work and communicate effectively with others;
- Submit a minimum of three letters of recommendation;
- Submit a 500-word statement as described in this application, if seeking local SCI Chapter Sponsorship.
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Contact Sue Hankner Direction of Education SCI Foundation AWLS |
October - May SCIF Education Department 4800 West Gates Pass Rd Tucson, AZ 85745 520-620-1220 |
May - October SCI Foundation AWLS 9400 MacLeod Rd (Granite Ranch) Jackson, WY 83001 307-200-4060 |
*SCI Foundation/AWLS is a permittee of the Bridger-Teton National Forest and is an equal opportunity service provider. AWLS is American Camp Association Accredited.
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