Project abstract: boys and girls club of america - NPS engaging the next generation of environmental stewards partnershipprogram boys and girls club of america - NPS ultimate journey engages…

Project abstract: boys and girls club of america - NPS engaging the next generation of environmental stewards partnershipprogram boys and girls club of america - NPS ultimate journey engages communities, and or visitors in shared environmental stewardship. The program promotes greater public and private participation in conservation activities exposing program participants to the importance of caring for natural and cultural resources. IT also builds resource stewardship ethics in its participants. The educational, recreational, and service opportunities developed by this program will be shared through a variety of strategies to increase public awareness, knowledge and support for historic preservation and stewardship of the nations cultural and historical heritage. The principal purpose of the program is to support the NPS objective to provide opportunities for youth to learn about the environment by spending time participating on activities in national parks. This program motivates its youth participants to become involved in the natural, cultural and or historical resource protection of their communities and beyond with hands-on experience outside of the classroom, at national parks, state and local parks, and other sites.