Crissy Field Center

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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. Summer...
Water Collection at Crissy Field Center 2013
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By students from Galileo Academy of Science and Technology

Students in Project WISE from Galileo Academy of Science and Technology explain how the Center uses rain runoff for flushing bathroom fixtures instead of city water.
Solar Water Heating at Crissy Field Center 2013
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By students from Galileo Academy of Science and Technology

Students in Project WISE from Galileo Academy of Science and Technology explain how the Center heats water without burning gases.
Crissy Field Center
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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,...
A large group of people stand outside in pairs and speak to their partners during a leadership training
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Training for children and youth workers.
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June 1, 2010
The Crissy Field Center hosted its 10th annual Community Heroes Award ceremony on Thursday, May 27th, 2010.
I-Yel group shot, Crissy Field Center
July 12, 2011
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.
Crissy Field Center IYEL youth program participants pose for group photo in Santa Cruz
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High school leadership program for youth attending San Francisco and Marin public schools. Takes place during the school year, October-May.
Camping at the Presidio
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Provides meaningful overnight camping experiences for youth who traditionally haven't visited national parks.
National Park Service Ranger with Summer Campers
Park E-Ventures Article
Learn how an amazing young leader’s memory continues to inspire, see how Crissy Field Center’s environmental education programs continue to lead and innovate, and discover how our I-YEL interns are giving a powerful and compelling voice to their generation.