The Youth Parkway Ambassadors (YPA) program is a 3-month program commitment in which high school students learn about the San Joaquin River and its role in our community, share memorable outdoor experiences with new friends, access and explore multiple Parkway properties, and gain experience planning events, creating outreach materials, and leading outdoor activities at free public open house events.
In the 2023-2024 school year, the River Parkway Trust will be hosting two cohorts of student participants from:
- Madera South High School and Matilda Torres High School (Fall 2023)
- Madera High School and McLane High School (Spring 2024)
The Youth Parkway Ambassadors program gives students the opportunity to develop outdoor and leadership skills at properties along the Parkway. Each cohort then develops their leadership abilities and gains real-world experience planning and leading two free public open house days at the Parkway property of their choice. At open house days, students will teach the activities and skills they’ve practiced to the community with the support of the Trust’s resources and staff.
Open House Events
December 2nd, 10am-2pm
Location: Millerton Lake - Meadows Day Use Area (CA-145, Friant, Ca 93626)
At open house days, students will teach the activities and skills they’ve practiced to the community with the support of the Trust’s resources and staff.
Meet Our Parkway Ambassadors
Read stories from our past cohorts and see their impact on the San Joaquin River Parkway.
Funding provided by the Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act (Proposition 64) for the Youth Community Access Grant Program
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