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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION in SOUTH CAROLINA a project of the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor
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Through online support, YES! Kids connects classrooms to experts in the focus areas of litter and waste management, wildlife conservation, air and water quality, and energy. Options are provided for classroom lessons and class projects that are fun and engaging.
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TODAY’S YOUTH = TOMORROW’S LEADERS
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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROVIDES IMPORTANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO BECOME ENGAGED IN REAL ISSUES THAT AFFECT THEIR COMMUNITIES AND THEIR
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WORLD. ENGAGING IN ENVIRONMENTAL LESSONS AND
PROJECTS, STUDENTS CAN SEE THE RELEVANCE OF THEIR CLASSROOM STUDIES TO COMPLEX ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND THEY CAN ACQUIRE VALUABLE PROBLEM
SOLVING AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS THAT WILL SERVE THEM
IN A VARIETY OF WAYS THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES. ACROSS OUR STATE THERE ARE MANY GREAT ORGANIZATIONS
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Clubs are designed for older students interested in obtaining knowledge and leadership skills within the environmental field. Each club will receive instruction on operational procedures, sample by-laws, meeting agendas, officers duties, project ideas, resources, fundraising and advocacy. Annual awards will be given to top projects.
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PROVIDING QUALITY ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
PROGRAMMING. WHAT IS MISSING, HOWEVER, IS A HUB CONNECTING THESE ORGANIZATIONS TO EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS. YES! IS THAT HUB.
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YES! (Youth for Environmental Sustainability) – YES! partners with universities, non-profits, corporations and government to introduce students to environmental issues and empower them to lead a cultural transformation in their community through project engagement and advocacy. There are three key programs designed to reach students of diverse ages, interests and backgrounds. Youth for Environmental Sustainability
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In partnership with Clemson University, the YES! Summit will be an inspirational and educational event for youth leaders. Participating schools will send 4 delegates to represent their school and delegates will return to their school trained and prepared to oversee an environmental project of their choice. Students who complete their projects will receive recognition as official student delegate to the summit and will be eligible for college credits and/or scholarships to participating South Carolina colleges and universities.
For more information on how to get involved, contact Michelle McCollum at michelle@scnhc.com / (864) 617-7441 Abbey Stevens at abbey@scnhc.com / (864) 965-8711 Youth for Environmental Sustainability
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR
HAS SECURED A $100,000 MATCHING GRANT FROM THE
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TO FUND OPERATIONS OF THE
YES! INITIATIVE FOR TWO YEARS. THESE FUNDS MUST BE
MATCHED OR WE WILL LOSE THE GRANT. WE ARE SEEKING SPONSORS THAT ARE DEDICATED TO THE ENVIRONMENT
AND PASSIONATE ABOUT EDUCATING OUR YOUTH ON THE
ENVIRONMENT, GREEN JOBS, LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY. SPONSORSHIP CATEGORIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
MAIN SPONSOR: $20,000 •
Logo on every page of the YES! website
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Logo on all 2019/20 YES! materials, including YES! Summit
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Press conference and press release to announce partnership
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Free exhibit space at the YES! Summit
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Option to participate in all award ceremonies
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$10,000 SPONSOR: •
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Logo on all 2019/20 YES! Summit materials
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Free exhibit space at the YES! Summit
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Option to participate in all award ceremonies
$5,000 SPONSOR: •
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Logo 2019/20 YES! Summit Program
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Free exhibit space at the YES! Summit
$1,500 SPONSOR: •
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Discount on exhibit space at the YES! Summit
For more information on how to get involved, contact Michelle McCollum at michelle@scnhc.com / (864) 617-7441 Abbey Stevens at abbey@scnhc.com / (864) 965-8711