TEACHERS

The Hitchcock Center and Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary are pleased to invite you to bring a team to the Western Mass Youth Climate Summit this November! We would be excited to have you and your students join us for what promises to be a meaningful and powerful event all about climate change solutions. The following will let you know what to expect if you choose to get a team together and help you start planning.

Your team: Look for students with a true interest in making a difference in your school community. They do not have to have the highest grades, just the desire to improve the world around them and beyond.

• Each team should consist of 5-6 students and one teacher
• Sophomores, and juniors are the best candidates so they can participate in future summits though current freshmen and seniors are also welcome to attend
• Use the included student letter to help recruit your team

Logistics

• There is no cost to bring a team
• Transportation will be up to each individual team- we are able to supply a $500 stipend for each team
• A morning snack, lunch, and an afternoon snack will be provided. Please let us know of any dietary restrictions in your group
• All materials needed will be provided although students are encouraged to bring a notebook or note-taking device such as a laptop, tablet, or smartphone

These are full days of cooperative learning, meeting inspiring speakers, exploring solutions, brainstorming school-wide climate solutions, and socializing with other students in the Valley.

We’ll be in touch before the event with more details and support. In the meantime, please check out the schedule and the video a team from last year’s pilot WMYCS produced.

Colleen Kelley, The Hitchcock Center, colleen@hitchcockcenter.org

Brittany Gutermuth, Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, bgutermuth@massaudubon.org