Camp Young Judaea Texas ( Cyj )

I have attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh for the last two years. I will be entering my junior year pursuing a Bachelor Degree of Science with a major in Environmental Studies. My career interests entail green energy and natural resource management. I was a young child when I started attending a summer camp program that emphasized nature and environmental conservation—ever since I have made outdoor activities into hobbies and continued interest in environmental sustainability. The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh focuses on sustainability through green building, alternative and solar energy, and curbing pollution.

The U.S. Army ran the camps, but foresters, carpenters and other people directed the work. The CCC fought forest fires, planted trees, built roads, buildings, picnic areas, swimming areas, campgrounds and created many state parks. When not working, the men socialized and had opportunities to learn crafts and skills.

Mirroring the strategies being developed in the state of Israel, CYJ Texas has begun making strides to incorporate new conservation techniques and infrastructures that will stimulate environmental wellness, reduce our dependence on energy and water resources, and decrease overall waste production. At this time, CYJ Texas has already implemented a recycling program and recently finished the construction of our new Experiential Learning Center (ELC). This facility operates using a number of sustainable technologies; including solar panels to offset energy use, a butterfly rain-catchment roof system, and rainwater collection cisterns that provide water for the ELC’s living roof to help insulate the building.

While part of these school’s successes in the realm of sustainability can be attributed to their location, they also take advantage of new technologies they have invested in.

Both the youth and adult chaperones gained friendships and a greater understanding of each other and the world at large. Youth were able to practice life skills such as taking responsibility for oneself and building relationships with others different from you. As a result of this program, youth from Kanawha County participated as campers with the Wayne County 4-H Older Camp. The collaborative spirit among the Extension Educators was unparalleled. All involved recommended that these educational experiences continue in the

Where did you learn to play basketball, play defense and offense, or be part of a team? There’s a good chance it was at camp, right? We know that camp is not just a place for kids to spend a fun summer, but an excellent setting in which kids can learn life skills that they will rely on long after the camp experience has passed.

When I was 9 years old, I attended Dallas Valley Ranch Camp. I was a camper for 7 years and every year I looked forward to going back. Dallas Valley embodies similar values and principles as to Conexus such as concern for community, meaningful difference and integrity. This camp has truly changed my life and made me who I am today. Their staff inspired me, made me feel welcome and believed in me. Dallas Valley is a place where I could be myself, have fun and grow. When I was 16, I jumped at the chance to become staff. I have volunteer for two summers and this year I will be back as paid staff. As staff, I quickly learned that I am now a role model and kids are watching my every move at all times. Additionally, I found out that kids are a challenge!

To a great extent, the Barefoot College stand as an excellent example of a sustainable College. Evidently, it is the only college that is fully dependent on solar energy, hence they utilize this renewable energy to cook meals. Furthermore, it can be implied that the Barefoot College places a high emphasis on protecting the environment likewise people considering they collect rainwater, stressing that little water is wasted. In the same line, they produce puppets from recycled world bank reports. Lastly, the Barefoot College adequately promote the skills and knowledge of the villagers, namely the grandmothers. This is crucial as it allows the learners to gain essential skills and knowledge that will aid them to live a sustainable

Like the Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation, CYJ has begun making strides to incorporate new systems that stimulate environmental

1LT Giles' performance as an Platoon Leader was exceptional. His platoon flawlessly conducted high-risk detention operations in Camp V the only maximum security facility in the DOD, and were consistently recognized by their commanders and distinguished visitors. His leadership directly contributed to the Joint Detention Group mission, while ensuring safe, humane, legal, and transparent care and custody of over 30 detainees.

The Youth Environmental Stewardship program is a one of the programs of Rural Action, in which students learn diverse nature and its ecosystem directly through the camp. According to Browne, Garst, and Bialeschki (2011), environmental stewardship, in general, is a multisided idea to make people consider the environment with eco-friendly beliefs (p.74). Also, they mentioned (2011) that environmental experiences in childhood strongly influence and even determine their attitudes toward nature (p.74). In the program, Rural Action manages two types of weekly camp for children every summer with Sunday Creek Watershed Group and Monday Creek Restoration Project. In this paper, I am going to practice SWOT analysis of the program. In particular,

Through our TJ’s Dream initiative, we are able to sponsor hundreds of high school seniors in an internship program that prepares them for the real world. TJ’s Dream has given $400 million in scholarships since 1990. We have reduced waste in our company. We pledge to reduce our carbon footprint by 10% companywide via small changes by 2020. Understanding our impact on the world has changed how we conduct business. A simple paperless initiative was the start of a revolutionary change in our business

Steve Hansen was an instructor who informed many students in Wisconsin about the importance of renewable energy, environmental sustainability, and earth stewardship. His creativity, energy, and compassion inspired many to become better people. The Steve Hansen Memorial Scholarship Fund has been established to honor his spirit and memory, and to help the next generation carry on his important work. He lived the “Earth Steward” philosophy of making ways of global change from a local-to-global scales to improve ecosystem strength and individual well being. His belief in this global reasoning inspired other students and adults around him to strive to live by this philosophy and make the world a better place. He endured to teach others about the

Since students in grades 3 through 5 typically learn better by incorporating all three learning styles (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic) into their daily classroom work, instructors for these grades may find it easier to create and design lesson plans. Including sustainable development on a basic level into the curriculum at this age is generally not difficult because science and reading classes have usually touched on the subject of recycling or the environment. A simple, low-cost activity would be for students to make reminder plates for light switches and thermostats in their homes or schools (see Appendices A and B). This lesson allows students to be creative in designing the reminder plates and it allows them to teach their families and friends about conserving energy. Another easy, low-cost activity that can actually be done in all grades is creating bird feeders from milk cartons (see Appendix C). This lesson teaches students how to take already developed materials and reuse them to create something new. Students can also learn about how solar energy supplies more than just sunlight and heat to our planet by making solar sweet tea right in the classroom (see Appendix D). This lesson calls on students’ observation abilities and allows them to express their findings in their own words. The class may

The project is being built since 2012 by the youth of Montebello and several international volunteers it has provided training to this community of scarce resources while their school is built, always under the criteria of social development and environmental sustainability. A good model of knowledge transfer, “learn by doing”, through the use of local materials.