2009 goBeyond Youth Action Gathering
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The goBeyond Youth Action Gathering is a week-long, peer-to-peer program led by BC's top youth organizers. Develop your grassroots organizing and leadership skills, network and bond with fellow students, engage in fun activities in the great outdoors and enjoy great cooking!
This training camp will bring together 40 youth from the ages of 14-30 and will give students the tools to run the Sustainable High Schools Project and the goBeyond Project. 20 high school students, and 20 post-secondary students are invited to participate in this year's Youth Action Gathering. Currently, we are encouraging more high school students to register!
This camp is sure to help you start September off with a bang!
Where: Deas Island Park, Delta BC
When: August 28th - September 3rd
Cost: $250, with bursaries available
LEARN to LEAD:
- THE ABC's OF CLIMATE ACTION and SUSTAINABILITY at your school: The camp will give you an overview of how to talk about climate change and sustainability issues, an opportunity to learn about pressing issues, the skills to talk to administrators, and an understanding of both the Sustainable High Schools project, and goBeyond.
- GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING: How to start and run an effective youth organization. We cover everything from recruitment, to running a meeting, to developing new leaders to ensure that your organization continues once you graduate.
- CAMPAIGN STRATEGY & PLANNING: How to plan, implement, and run an effective environmental campaign.
- COMMUNICATION SKILLS: How to define your message and get it across confidently and persuasively to the media, to fellow group members, and to the public.
- GUEST SPEAKERS: Meet some amazing special guests--from leaders of environmental organizations, to government officials to union organizations.
Of course, the program isn't all work and no play. In addition to the main focus of the program, you can expect to enjoy:
- The beautiful surroundings of a serene location
- Hikes, games, and energizing evening activities
- Delicious vegetarian cooking
- The company and friendship of like-minded youth
For more information, please read though this handout[[1]] or contact yag@campusclimatenetwork.org
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Pro Organics, Associated Engineering Group Ltd, PHH ARC, Avalon Mechanical Consultants Ltd., Council of Canadians, Save On Foods, Terra Breads, Thrifty Foods Tsawwassen, Rabbit River Farms, BC Hydro, Metro Van.
