Applications for The Wild Center's 2025 Youth Climate Connections Retreat open until April 11

Lake Placid, NY – Applications for the 2025 Youth Climate Connections Retreat are now open until Friday, April 11. Interested parties are encouraged to go online to register as soon as possible in order to secure their attendance, as spots typically fill up quickly.

Who Is Eligible?

High school students who live in the Northeast region of the United States are welcome to gather this summer for the Youth Climate Connections Retreat where participants will learn about climate change and climate action by examining connections to the natural world. During the retreat, students will explore what it means for the planet, communities, and themselves to be healthy amidst the climate crisis. The Youth Climate Connections Retreat will be hosted at North Country Schools Rock-E House in Lake Placid, NY from Aug. 5 – 8.

Retreat Description:

This four day, three night retreat will provide opportunities for students to participate in hands-on, engaging workshops; team build and bond with other climate change-makers from across the Northeast region; and experience the beautiful planet that many are working to protect. This year’s retreat has a special focus on how health intersects with the challenges the climate crisis presents. During the Youth Climate Connections Retreat, students will spend four days immersed in the beautiful Adirondack Park, attend a guided tour of The Wild Center, explore the North Country School’s sustainable food system, and visit the John Brown Farm State Historic Site.

For any questions, please contact Garrett Marino, Youth Climate Leadership Coordinator at gmarino@wildcenter.org

Photo at top courtesy of The Wild Center.