Youth Programs
African American Rites of Passage Program Overview
The African American Rites of Passage Summer Academy is an intense four week program in a college setting (Clark College and/or Washington State University - Vancouver) designed to address the academic, cultural, career, and social needs of African American high school and middle school students in Clark County. This academy is crafted in a cultural framework for the purpose of connecting African American and Multi-Cultural students of African descent with the history, traditions, literature and folklore of African people in western civilization. It is also designed to build a foundation of positive self-image and self-esteem for our young people.The Academy will provide academic and cultural enrichment experiences and opportunities for students in grades 6 through 12. 2004 Academy marked the first year of operation for this program. The inaugural session served about 30 students from the Evergreen and Vancouver School Districts.
Urban Youth Campout Program overview
The program began in 1993 when two employees from the Wind River ranger district, namely Carmen Saunders and Tom Linde requested our help in involving urban youth in National Forest programs and activities. The first trip to National Forest, organized by Earl Ford, was a Christmas Tree Harvest. Thus, the Gifford Pinchot National Forest began conducting Urban Youth Camp-Outs, Day Camps, and a Christmas Tree Harvest each year. We are now in our ninth year of existence.
2009 Campout Schedule
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2008 Campout Schedule
2008 Fish Day Flyer
2007 MLK Jr. Highway Cleanup Flyer
2006 Christmas Tree Harvest Flyer
17th Annual Urban Youth Christmas Tree Harvest
2005 Fun in the Forest Flyer
2005 Campout Schedule
2004 Community Service Presentation
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