2025 Youth Summer

Leadership Academy

 

July 7-25, 2025

looking to supercharge your advocacy?

SVYCA is Empowering Tomorrow’s Climate Leaders Today by organizing it’s first Youth Climate Leadership Academy. In three weeks (from July 7 to July 25) you can learn everything you need to know about climate change, movement building, community organizing, and advocacy.

Focus on Climate Action:

The primary goal is to empowering young people with the knowledge and tools necessary to take action on climate change issues.

Leadership Development:

The program will include workshops on compassionate leadership and skills like public speaking, project management, and coalition building.

Community Engagement:

Participants will engage with community stakeholders and local projects related to environmental sustainability. Your capstone project will be to organize - from beginning to end - SVYCA’s Youth Climate Summit where you will have a chance to engage with panelists, community members, elected officials and other environmental advocates!

Academy Structure

  • 60 hours - 3 weeks July 7- July 25, 2025 (Mon - Friday)

    • 10am - 2:30, snacks and lunch will be provided

    • ERC at Ridder Park - SCCOE complex - Map

  • Educational sessions with experts, green career exploration, leadership training, peer mentorship and community building. 

  • Small groups discussions and projects led by experienced student mentors.  

  • There will be TWO field trips! Details are TBD but all field trips will begin and end at Ridder Park and transportation will be provided via charter bus.

  • Capstone Project SVYCA Youth Climate Summit - August 9th, 2025 at the Heritage Theater in Campbell

    • Lead the workshops / panels 

    • Involved in all aspects of organization, marketing, logistics, etc.

The Academy culminates with our Annual Youth Climate Summit where you will meet SVYCA members, elected officials, and other climate advocated from across the Bay Area!

The Academy is open to youth from Santa Clara County entering grades 9-12 who are interested in joining an SVYCA City Action team and continuing their advocacy journey.

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