Pacifica's Outdoor School (PODS) Student Leadership Program gets high school students outside and, at Outdoor School, mentoring fifth and sixth graders. We designed the program to cultivate leadership skills, ecological knowledge, and social intelligence. Through learning to support or lead nature explorations, hikes, and games, students develop skills in communication, time management, problem-solving, and teamwork, and enhance self-awareness and social skills. Pacifica is especially excited about the impact this program has on high school students’ confidence, sense of purpose, and connection to community.
Student leaders are expected to participate in two In-Person Leadership Training days and assist in facilitating at least one 3-day/2-night session of Outdoor School for 5th or 6th graders. The program includes leadership training, outdoor education, lodging, transportation, meals, and lots of fun.
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Your availability does NOT lock you in to your training and volunteer schedule. The information you provide will be used by PODS staff to determine training dates and which Outdoor School sessions you can attend. Once your training and outdoor school weeks are determined, it will be communicated to you via text, phone call, or email.
You will sleep in a cabin with 5th or 6th grade students and lead those students in activities throughout your week.
We have Male, Female and Non-Binary/Gender Inclusive Cabins Available. Non-Binary/Gender-Inclusive cabins are for any and all students who feel comfortable in this space.
