YMCA Earth Services Corps Environmental Symposium

YMCA Earth Service Corps (YESC), an environmental education program for teens (grades 8-12) from around the Puget Sound that supports youth in developing leadership skills through environmental service.

The Symposium gathers passionate, motivated student leaders together to learn about the environmental issues facing our world and how to create a sustainable future for our schools, communities and beyond! Participants will take part in hands-on workshops led by local organizations and designed to educate students about environmental topics as well as give teens the skills they need to address environmental issues in their schools and communities.

Youth will be networking with peers and adults and gaining tools to create real, positive change. Lunch will be provided with vegetarian options available. There will also be a free raffle of outdoor and environmental prizes for all in attendance.

REGISTER: Participants can register online, by calling 206-587-6116 or emailing us at yesc@seattleymca.org. Deadline: March 14. Space is limited so we encourage you to register quickly! For field trip/group registration, please contact Chelsey Wheeler directly at cwheeler@seattleymca.org.

Supporting Youth Participation

In order to support teachers that would like to bring youth to this event, we are offering Teacher Substitute Reimbursements to those teachers that bring seven or more students. Teachers or staff are eligible even if they are not officially affiliated with the YMCA Earth Service Corps. There are limited spaces, so we encourage teachers to contact us quickly to ensure they reserve a reimbursement. Finally, we are able to provide a Letter of Support that details the academic benefits of this event to help students receive an excused absence.