National Park Service

Description

The primary focus of this project is to increase awareness of, and provide access to, two park units (KLGO & KLSE) to socially and economically diverse youth. The project draws inspiration from the Parks as Classroom program and the Healthy Park, Healthy People program. This project engages underserved youth of Seattle Project Goals – This agreement will create youth engagement opportunities by planning and implementing Teen Hikes of the Chilkoot Trail for youth from the Seattle area from title I schools as well as youth local to the Skagway area. Project Objectives – 10 youth from Seattle area Title I schools provided with transportation, gear and guides to hike the Chilkoot trail 10 youth from the Skagway area provided with transportation, gear and guides to hike the Chilkoot trail

Who can apply

• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)

Contact

James T Cato <br/>Contract Specialist <br/>Phone 907-644-3302
james_cato@nps.gov