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Chapter Youth Program Committee (CYP)

Chapter Youth Program

 

MISSION STATEMENT

      To introduce the next generation of leaders, stewards, and enthusiasts to the mountains, forests, and waters of the Appalachian region. To instill , in our youth, a love of the outdoors that will be passed from one generation to the next. To teach the intrinsic worth of nature, for recreation and spiritual renewal, as well as our ecological and economic health.

      Not all children have the means or the ability to get into the outdoors on their own. The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) believes that all children should have the opportunity to get outdoors and develop strong connections to nature as a foundation in their personal growth and development.

      The New York-North Jersey Chapter’s Chapter Youth Program matches youth agencies with local qualified AMC volunteers who can share their expertise and facilitate positive outdoor experiences for children. We work with children between the ages of 6-18 in support of the AMC’s mission of recreation, education and conservation of the natural world. Volunteer CYP Leaders can assist youth groups with opportunities for hiking, nature walks, conservation, navigation, Leave No Trace Practices and many other outdoor activities and skills.

 

AGENCY REQUESTS

      If you are a youth sponsoring agency and would like more information about how the Chapter Youth Program can augment your youth programing please feel free to contact the CYP Cordinator at the e-mail listed below.

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VOLUNTEER

To apply and receive more information on volunteering, please complete a Volunteer Application.

All volunteers must complete a series of requirements to qualify to lead CYPs including: 

  • AMC chapter leadership training
  • Chapter Youth Program Training (Scheduled as needed, Contact CYP Coordinator for scheduling).
  • First Aid and CPR (Provided through the Chapter Youth Committee)
  • Criminal Background Check (Provided through the Chapter Youth Program)
  • Complete 3 co-leads with experienced leaders
  • Successfully complete an interview and provide two references

For More Information Please contact the New York-North Jersey Chapter Youth Program Coordinator at: chapteryouthprogram [at] amc-ny [dot] org

 

UPCOMING TRAINING

Date:  March 3, 2012                    

Time:  10:00A.M. to 4:00P.M                               

Location:  AMC-NY Office, 381 Park Avenue South, (near 27th Street) Suite #809 New York, NY 10016

Cost:  $30.00  (Partially offsets cost of training, Background checks and first aid training)

Please contact Harold Petzold at chapteryouthprogram [at] amc-ny [dot] org.

 

DONATIONS

    The Chapter Youth Program is seeking donations of lightly used outdoor equipment, in good condition, in support of its programming (tents, sleeping bags and pads, backpacks, daypacks, etc...). Please contact Harold Petzold at chapteryouthprogram [at] amc-ny [dot] org for further information.