RIVER RANGER INTERNSHIP
The Greenway River Ranger program is designed for high school students to develop their leadership and communication skills, as well as knowledge of the environment and environmental education.
During a "normal" year:
This internship spans the academic school year and engages students from KIPP Denver Collegiate and KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy High Schools. Rangers commit to two training days, four teaching days, one day at a camp, and two Greenway Leadership Corps events throughout the school year. During these events, they will gain hands-on experience teaching elementary students about their local environment through our 1st and 5th grade excursion (field trip) programs. In addition to environmental education training and hands-on teaching experience, students will learn valuable communication & public speaking skills, take part in leadership & team building initiatives, learn through real-world application & teaching of science topics, develop career awareness & preparation skills, and gain job interview & resume building experience.
*we will continue to update the internship description over the summer as we reevaluate the 2021 school year based on COVID realities & SPREE programs*
During a "normal" year:
This internship spans the academic school year and engages students from KIPP Denver Collegiate and KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy High Schools. Rangers commit to two training days, four teaching days, one day at a camp, and two Greenway Leadership Corps events throughout the school year. During these events, they will gain hands-on experience teaching elementary students about their local environment through our 1st and 5th grade excursion (field trip) programs. In addition to environmental education training and hands-on teaching experience, students will learn valuable communication & public speaking skills, take part in leadership & team building initiatives, learn through real-world application & teaching of science topics, develop career awareness & preparation skills, and gain job interview & resume building experience.
*we will continue to update the internship description over the summer as we reevaluate the 2021 school year based on COVID realities & SPREE programs*
See what some of our past River Rangers have to say about their experience!
Through the 2021 spring internship, Youth Educators will:
1. Have training in environmental education theory, techniques, and best practices, culminating in teaching small groups of 1st through 5th grade students on educational excursions along the South Platte River.
2. Gain experience that can be applied to a portfolio for certification as an environmental educator through the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE).
3. Be a part of the ongoing reclamation and stewardship efforts along Denver’s urban waterways.
1. Have training in environmental education theory, techniques, and best practices, culminating in teaching small groups of 1st through 5th grade students on educational excursions along the South Platte River.
2. Gain experience that can be applied to a portfolio for certification as an environmental educator through the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE).
3. Be a part of the ongoing reclamation and stewardship efforts along Denver’s urban waterways.
want to apply?
Click here for more information about the internship and this year's application.
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GREENWAY
LEADERSHIP CORPS If the River Ranger program is a little more than what you're looking for, or you don't go to a school that currently offers the internship, check out the Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC). The GLC has an event every month for high school students, and events range from outdoor adventures to stewardship events to professional development opportunities.
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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
"Why Environmental Education?"
Research indicates that students engaged in environmental education (EE) see many benefits, academic and otherwise. Learn why EE is so important. |
FOR SCHOOLS
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Learn how to get Greenway River Rangers at your school! Expectations for Schools Learn what you can expect from Greenway staff and what is expected of participating schools. |