Youth Leadership Winter Bootcamp 2023

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08 Jan, 2023
Emirate
Abu Dhabi
Event timings
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Winter Youth Leadership Bootcamp 2023

Youth Leadership Winter Bootcamp

8th- 14th January, 2023

The Youth Leadership Winter Bootcamp is an opportunity for all aspiring environmentalists and committed youth advocates between the ages of 18-24 to be granted a sponsorship to participate in a full week bootcamp. The successful participants 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.

Youth Leadership Winter Bootcamp 2023 Themes:

  • Climate Action
  • Green Recovery
  • Wildlife Preservation

Participants will be given the opportunity to:

  1. Receive a certificate of completion.
  2. Co-lead the succeeding bootcamps.

JOIN US AND SHAPE AN OPTIMISTIC FUTURE FOR OUR PLANET!

Introducing the Youth Leadership Winter Bootcamp (8th -14th January 2023). Join the full week bootcamp to equip yourself with the necessary knowledge and skills to efficiently implement sustainable actions. Embark on a journey to become an environmental leader!

Only 30 exceptional youth will be selected to join the bootcamp. Applications are open from the 5th of December.

SO, WHAT’S IN STORE FOR YOU?

Get the chance to discover new skills and explore nature reserves with other future youth leaders. There’s more, you could get the opportunity to co-lead the succeeding bootcamps. You will be awarded with an official certificate of completion for participating in the bootcamp on behalf of Connect with Nature and its cofounders, Emirates Nature-WWF and Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi.

Winter Youth Leadership Bootcamp 2023

SOME OF THE EXPECTED ACTIVITIES DURING THE BOOTCAMP:

  • Educational trips
  • Training skills
  • Youth debating

The activities calendar

SUNDAY 8th

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

MONDAY 9th

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)

TUESDAY 10th

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)

WEDNESDAY 11th

Virtual Leadership workshop
(4:30pm -6:30 pm) (focus on how youth can strategically lead and support green recovery

THURSDAY 12th

Educational Trip: Survive in the Wild
Wadi Showka, Ras Al khaimh
Timing: 8:00 am- 12:00 pm
Transportation provided from Dubai and AD

FRIDAY 13th

Virtual debate on food and water security (10:00 am – 12:00 am)

SATURDAY 14th

Closing ceremony- outdoor trip (timing TBD) Kayaking clean up

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.

You will be evaluated based on the completion of the above steps.

Reserve your seat and download Connect with Nature App today!

   

Come see our previous Youth Leadership Bootcamp HERE