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Y4C’s MISSION: Empowering youth to become climate leaders working together for an equitable, sustainable, and resilient future.

GET INVOLVED!

Check out our programs and events.
Then volunteer!

Summer Camp 2021

June 21 through July 9th

Discover Your Passion, Make it Your Power!

Y4C 2021 Summer Camp offers high school and college age youth an empowering opportunity:

  • Learn about climate science and climate justice and how you can get involved!
  • Find a community of people who care about these issues!
  • Together we can take powerful actions!

GOALS: This summer, you’ll discover how to combine your personal skills, interests, and talents with climate action. Find your place in the climate movement. Explore the intersection of climate and social justice issues and envision a sustainable, resilient future.

ACTIVITIES: Interactive, hands-on activities, fun teamwork, and time for personal reflections provide concrete leadership skills you can use right away. You’ll also gain tools to build your personal resilience and sustain your energy for the long run.

Help build a community and inspire others to take action!

REGISTER HERE

Register for by June 14th to be entered into our giveaway.

More program details

PROMOTIONAL TOOLKIT

Eco-Club Coalition:
Leaders in Action Workshop

Sat, Aug 28, 2:30-5 pm (PST)

Join the Youth4Climate’s Eco-Club Coalition: Leaders in Action Workshop! (ECCLAW)

GOALS: You’ll learn how to start or strengthen an Eco-Club with easy-to-use tools:

  • How to recruit new people
  • Inspire your members to take meaningful action
  • Gain tactics on utilizing media
  • Ideas for fun events
  • How to avoid burn-out
  • Combine your passion and purpose
  • And much more!

All High School and College students are welcome, regardless of experience! You do NOT need to be part of an Eco-Club–we’ll give you tools you can use with any club.

ACTIVITIES: This workshop will feature expert speakers, hands-on exercises, fun social activities, community-building, and JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversion & Inclusion) Training. Everyone is welcome regardless of age, background, location or financial situation. Check out the flyer and link to register today!

REGISTER HERE

Join Youth Climate Leaders on a Weekly Call

  • Learn about key climate and organizing topics
  • Share best practices with like-minded teens
  • Get inspired and empowered to take meaningful action!

Sign up for our weekly zoom calls

Create an Environmental Club

  • Climate Change is happening faster than predicted, but we can still take action to prevent the worst effects
  • Promote climate justice and work for a better, more equitable society.

Want some ideas for starting an Eco Club?  Click here.

Here’s an online handbook that guides you through steps and resources for developing your club.  Read DIY book

Want some help and support?  Join our Eco-Club Coalition!  Click here to fill out a form.

During the pandemic, all current programs, events and volunteer activities are being held online. Safety is our first priority.

IMPACT STORIES

"It took me a long time to realize how effective one-on-one meetings are for increasing engagement and membership. Now I meet with people one-on-one and listen to their interests or answer their questions. This has allowed me to ask them to step into leadership roles based on their own interests."
Megan PhelpsMEA High School, San Diego
Megan Phelps
"Try different things, be open to new experiences, push yourself, and don’t let fear of the unknown stop you. If you ever doubt you’re capable, remember why you embarked on this journey in the first place."
Aisha Wallace-Palomares Del Lago Academy, Escondido, CA Class of 2019
Aisha Wallace-Palomares
“Be consistent with meetings along with other club activities, as this is important for maintaining member attendance.”
Aaron MasipikOlympian High School, Chula Vista
Aaron Masipik
“Don’t try to do it all on your own! Working with others spreads your cause, helps you network, and makes things easier for yourself.”
Annie Do Serra High School, San Diego, CA Class of 2022
Annie Do
“Opt for collective action when asked on how to address the climate crisis. Organizing allows you to collectively reach more people and spread an inherent culture of individual action alongside it.”
Chris Kracha Mission Bay High School, San Diego, CA
Chris Kracha Mission
“When taking individual action, strive for progress and not perfection. Whether you are beginning your eco-friendly journey with reusable produce bags or becoming vegetarian, you should be proud of your initiative. But don’t be afraid to keep growing from there!”
Katelynn Sutton High Tech High School, San Diego
Katelynn Sutton
“Stay on message! Resist pushback that seeks to distract from your passion and goals.”
Elea Castiglione San Diego High School, San Diego, CA
Elea Castiglione
“To empower your team, go for inclusiveness. Everyone should be and can be a part of the movement. So appeal to all, not just certain groups of people. Whether they know nothing about the environment or everything under the sun, anyone can make a change.”
Meisha Myers Helix High School, La Mesa, CA
Meisha Myers
“Let go of the need to be perfect. There are a thousand little things you can criticize yourself for doing but it is unfair to put all the weight of the planet on yourself.~”
Emma Valenzuela La Jolla High School, La Jolla, CA
Emma Valenzuela
“Reach out to your fellow activists, both youth and adults, who will support you and your vision. Tell them your vision and how their speaking it or supporting it connects. Consistent communication and visible dedication is key.~”
Leana Cortez Rancho Buena Vista High School, Vista
Leana Cortez
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