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A group of Crissy Field Center youth leadership program members at the docks of Alcatraz Island.
Youth Leadership Programs for Middle and High School Students

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, in partnership with the National Park Service and the Presidio Trust, hosts a number of youth leadership programs.

Urban Trailblazers- How To Apply

Urban Trailblazers (UTB) is an environmental youth leadership program offered by Crissy Field Center.

a small group of high school students learn to use environmental testing tools with an educator from the Crissy Field Center
Project WISE (Watersheds Inspiring Student Education)

Place-based, student-centered program for High School students from Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science classes.

A National Park Service Ranger leads a large group of smiling children in an interactive story
School Programs and Partnerships

Connecting students with history, culture, and the natural environment.

Summer Camp Financial Assistance

2017 Summer Camp Scholarship Information

Thank you for your interest in Crissy Field Center Summer Camp. For generations, summer programs have served as a source of support, learning, and enrichment for youth. However, it has been difficult for children from low-income families to take advantage of such opportunities.

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Crissy Field Center Facility

The Crissy Field Center is a showcase of environmentally-savvy design. The 7,500-square-foot interim building is LEED Platinum certified, with features like maximized natural lighting and recycled construction materials.

The Parks Conservancy, National Park Service, and Presidio trust partnered with Project FROG to create the building in less than 6 months, from inception

A large group of people stand outside in pairs and speak to their partners during a leadership training
Professional Development for Educators and Youth Workers

Training for children and youth workers.

I-Yel group shot, Crissy Field Center
Crissy Field Center: Building A Bright Future

Crissy Field Center marks first decade of connecting communities with their national parks with release of its 10-year report, and celebration of two recent national awards.

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Honoring Our Community Heroes at the Crissy Field Center, Now in its 10th year

The Crissy Field Center hosted its 10th annual Community Heroes Award ceremony on Thursday, May 27th, 2010.

Crissy Field Center IYEL youth program participants pose for group photo in Santa Cruz
I-YEL: Inspiring Young Emerging Leaders

High school leadership program for youth attending San Francisco and Marin public schools. Takes place during the school year, October-May.

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