2025 Youth Summer
Leadership Academy
July 2025
Are you looking to supercharge your advocacy…?
SVYCA is organizing it’s first Youth Climate Leadership Academy. In three weeks (from July 7 to July 25) you can learn everything you need to know about climate change, movements building, community organizing, and advocacy.
Focus on Climate Action:
The primary goal is to equip young people with the knowledge and tools necessary to take action on climate change issues.
Leadership Development:
The program likely includes workshops on leadership skills like public speaking, project management, and coalition building.
Community Engagement:
Participants will engage with community stakeholders and local projects related to environmental sustainability.
Academy Structure
60 hours - 3 weeks July 7- July 25, 2025 (Mon - Friday)
10am - 2:30 w/ a 30 minute break for lunch
Location TBD - ERC at Ridder Park - SCCOE complex
Educational sessions with experts, green career exploration, leadership training, peer mentorship and community building.
Small groups discussions and projects will be led by student mentors.
Capstone Project - Summer Youth Climate Summit
Lead the workshops / panels
Involved in all aspects of organization, marketing, logistics, etc.
The Academy culminates with our Annual Youth Climate Summit where you will meet SVYCA members, elected officials, and other climate advocated from across the Bay Area!
We are looking for youth enter grades 9-12 who are interested in joining an SVYCA City Action after they graduate and continuing their advocacy journey. You can learn more about us on our website.