Youth Community Action:
Training youth to take action in their communities!
Youth Community Action (YCA), a term coined by youth, encompasses a range of learning opportunities within the context of the Community Service Continuum from taking part in service projects to identifying local needs and changing policy. YCA is a Signature Program of Cornell Cooperative Extension, our parent organization. YCA is:
- An integral part of positive youth development.
- Life Skill Development
- Young people and adults learning, sharing leadership, taking action, making a difference in their communities.
YOUTH ENGAGED IN SERVICE: NEW RESOURCE
The President's Council on Service and Civic Participation introduces a new online resource, Youth Engaged in Service: How and Why to Incorporate Volunteer Service into Your Youth Program. This extensive toolkit provides those who work with youth the tools necessary to bring service into their existing programs. (Resources offered are drawn from diverse sources, including the ACT for Youth Positive Youth Development Resource Manual).
www.presidentialserviceawards.gov/yes
The CITY Project
The CITY Project uses YCA as an intentional process to promote civic engagement, workforce preparation, and asset development among youth.
Garden Based Learning Program
The Garden Based Learning Program develops projects, activities, and other materials, as well as gardening content- and youth development-oriented support.
DoSomething
A nationwide network of young people who know they can make a difference in their communities and take action to change the world around them.
What's Happening In Your County specific to Youth Community Action? We're looking for stories about what's happening in counties across the state. Enter your stories on the YCA Blog. Remember to include county name and county contact information.