Youth Leadership Winter Bootcamp
8th- 14th January, 2023
Youth Leadership Winter Bootcamp 2023 is an amazing full week bootcamp for all aspiring environmentalists and committed youth advocates. The selected youth will experience a series of impactful virtual and in-person workshops and exclusive outdoor adventures. It is designed for youth, by youth to equip the next generation to become leaders of change and lead the Connect with Nature community.
Participants will be given the opportunity to:
- Receive a certificate of completion (must be able to participate 80% of the bootcamp to receive the certificate).
- Co-lead the succeeding youth leadership bootcamps.
READY TO BEGIN YOUR TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEY? HERE’S HOW!
Apply in two easy steps – good luck!
- Step 1:
- Option 1: Download the Connect with Nature app and earn 6 hours by attending events and checking in at nature sites
- Option 2: If you have completed 6 hours for nature in other ways or with other programmes (Leaders of Change, eco-clubs, Sustainable Campus Initiative, etc), go ahead and send a mail to [email protected], Please include a paragrpah of your experience, age, emirate, phone number and a copy of your Emirates ID (front & back)
- Step 2: Sign up for the bootcamp through the events page on the app.
The activities calendar
Opening Ceremony at EAD’s building (10-12pm )
Onboarding session Youth to get to know each other, ice breaking activity, details of the week activities including the debate introduction and details
Educational Trip (Optional)
(Abu Dhabi Pearls Projects) Pearl farm visit (timing TBC) 7:00 am- 12pm
Gathering point: in front of EAD building
Virtual Biodiversity workshop (4:30pm -5:30 pm)
Educational Trip (Optional) (Abu Dhabi Pearls Projects) Pearl farm visit (timing TBC) 7:00 am12pm
Gathering point: in front of EAD building
VIRTUAL SM TRAINING (4:30pm -5:30 pm)
Virtual Leadership workshop
(4:30pm -6:30 pm) (focus on how youth can strategically lead and support green recovery
Educational Trip: Survive in the Wild
Wadi Showka, Ras Al khaimh
Timing: 8:00 am- 12:00 pm
Transportation provided from Dubai and AD
Virtual debate on food and water security (10:00 am – 12:00 am)
Closing ceremony- outdoor trip (timing TBD) Kayaking clean up