Outdoor Opportunities for Teens: The Successful Seattle Program Model
Track: Programming

Thursday, October 13, 2016 | 2:45 - 4:00PM
Room: Building 30 | Officers Club

Speaker:

Robert Warner, Seattle Parks & Recreation
Emily Sachwald, Seattle Parks & Recreation

Session Description:

Welcome to the O2 Program! Also known as the Outdoor Opportunities Program, which is an outdoor expedition program designed to expose multi-ethnic teens (ages 14 to 19) to environmental education, urban conservation and stewardship. Even better, the program is free to participants! The O2 Program has been offered for over 20 years and this session will introduce you to the program model and the keys to the program's success, including grants and partnerships!