Our mission: YMCA Earth Service Corps empowers young people to be effective, responsible, global citizens by providing opportunities for environmental education and action, leadership development and cross-cultural awareness.
We now have School-Based CLUBS! **GET INVOLVED**In collaboration with Pajarito Environmental Education Center, The Los Alamos Co-operative Market, Los Alamos High School & Los Alamos Middle School, we now have school-based YESC - join us for year-round service opportunities!
High School Environmental Club -- Join us FRIDAYS at lunchtime at LAHS in room E-17
Club Sponsor: Carter Payne
Middle School Environmental Club (The Green Team) -- Join us on THURSDAYS at lunch!
7th Graders -- Room 132 -- Club Sponsor Jill Gross
8th Graders -- Room 127 -- Club Sponsor Stephanie Krantz
Learn by DOING: YES Corps provides a unique opportunity for youth ages 11-17 to identify local environmental issues while working collaboratively to engage participants in community action.
YES Corps is a NATIONAL youth movement - check out the national website to see how our projects contribute to global service learning!
LOCALLY, we combine volunteer service, environmental education and work experience in a program that focuses on trail improvement, landscaping, watershed restoration, fire ecology, organic gardening, groupwork, mentoring, and creative projects. Our supervised program includes CPR and First Aid certification, training and safety seminars, and educational and enrichment workshops.
Joining YES Corps will expose participants to the world of science, social justice and environmental studies through opportunities for environmental education and action, leadership development, and cross-cultural awareness.
YESC members initiate and implement projects that develop leaders, inspire individuals, and highlight the importance of sustaining our planet.
Join us and challenge your leadership skills, develop compassion for others, foster a respect for the environment, and TAKE ACTION within your community to create a healthy planet!
We've been up to a variety of projects over the past few years - please take a moment to check out some of the pictures and project accomplishements:
See 2008 highlights...See our SUMMER 2010 project map and project and activities summary.
**YES Corps participants/parents, please fill out a program evaluation.**
