We are wrapping up another incredible programming year with the Cottonwood Institute and have been blown away by the students we have served and the Action Projects they have taken on to improve their schools, the community, and the environment.
In 2012, we served over 375 youth, logged over 15,000 program contact hours, and recorded over 6,500 service-learning project hours “changing the world, one adventure at a time!”
So what were our students actually up to you ask? Here is a list of our Top 10 Inspiring Stories from 2012:
10. 9. Takeaways From The 2nd Annual Johnson & Wales Environmental Leadership Summit
8. Lakewood High School Students Change Their World
7. Life Lessons: Making Connections On CAP Overnights
6. Wandering In Nature With Buckley Air Force Base Youth
5. The Three C’s: Casa, Calwood, and Camping!
4. Veggies Bring Out The Best In Us: CYC Youth Take On Farming!
3. Earth Task Force Digs Into The New Vista Garden Project
2. Music Survival Project: Inspiration From The Woods
1. Exploration and Transformation for STRIVE Prep Students
We can’t inspire our students without the generous support of our educational partners, students, parents, staff, instructors, board members, donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations.
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation before December 31, 2012 to help make sure we have the resources to continue to deliver amazing programs in 2013 by Clicking Here.
Happy Holidays from the Cottonwood Institute!
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