[NFBMI-Talk] FW: Grand Canyon Student leadership Program with No Barriers

Tue Oct 22 18:28:29 UTC 2019

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From: McVoy, Shannon (LARA) [mailto:mcvoys at michigan.gov] 
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Subject: Grand Canyon Student leadership Program with No Barriers 

Please share with your students who you think would be interested in this.
What an amazing opportunity!!!

https://www.nobarriersyouth.org/learning-afar/leading-way-grand-canyon/
In partnership with Grand Canyon Youth<http://www.gcyouth.org/> and the
National Park Service Natural Sounds and Night Skies
Division<https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1050/index.htm>, we are proud to announce
the "Leading the Way" program for students who are blind/ visually impaired
or fully-sighted.
A group of 20 teenagers will be selected to receive scholarships for a
once-in-a-lifetime leadership adventure! Over the course of 10 days,
students will journey into the heart of the Grand Canyon, learning about the
importance of natural sounds, participating in meaningful science, learning
about career opportunities with the National Park Service, and honing their
leadership strengths. At the end of this transformative expedition, students
emerge as leaders ready to face personal and global barriers with passion
and perseverance and inspired and equipped to be the next generation of
ambassadors for the National Park Service.
ITINERARY OVERVIEW
The first 2 days of this expedition are spent camping near the rim of Grand
Canyon. Here, students build community, practice camping and hiking skills,
engage with NPS staff and volunteers, conduct service projects, and learn
the methods they'll use for natural sound research.
The next 8 days are spent rafting the world-renowned Colorado River. This
once-in-a-lifetime experience promises thrilling adventure, meaningful
reflection, amazing connection with others and nature, and the opportunity
to experience "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way." While
on river, students help facilitate learning through student-driven projects
and work with NPS scientists on the importance of appreciating and studying
natural sounds.
DOWNLOAD
BROCHURE<https://www.nobarriersyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/LTW-Gran
d-Program-Details-2019.pdf>
Apply Now!<https://www.tfaforms.com/4705015>
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GALLERY
[guided blind hike]
[students on raft in canyon]
[LTW-Grand-Canyon-3]
[LTW-Grand-Canyon-4]
[students in waterfall]
[big horn sheep]
[students relaxing on raft]
[group photo of participants]
APPLICATION AND DETAILS

  *   Final Application Deadline: February 1, 2019
  *   Dates: July 13-24, 2019
  *   Location: Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
  *   Ages: 15 - 19
  *   Cost: $750. The Natural Sound & Night Skies Division
(NSNSD)<http://www.nature.nps.gov/sound_night/> is providing significant
funding for program participants including the cost of airfare.
Participants should anticipate paying or fundraising for: Other associated
travel costs (e.g. bag fees, minor traveling alone fees, etc.), meals while
traveling to and from Phoenix and personal gear items. Limited additional
scholarship funds are available. If you are interested in applying for more
financial aid, please indicate it in your application.
ELIGIBILITY & ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA:
*         Age 15-19 at time of trip, required
*         Ideal participants demonstrate leadership skills and potential,
academic merit, an interest in pursuing education outside of the classroom,
and an interest in the natural world. An expressed interest in the National
Park Service is a plus. No prior outdoor experience is required.
*         This program is open to youth who are blind/ visually impaired and
sighted.
*         Blind/ VI applicants need to have strong orientation and mobility
skills; this is not a training or rehabilitation program.
*         Youth from diverse backgrounds and experiences will be
prioritized.
*         Merit is evaluated via GPA and short essays addressing: Leadership
Potential; Affinity for the Environment and Desire to Grow.
GROUP MAKE-UP
This program will be comprised of 20 students from around the country who
apply and are selected to participate - half of whom are blind or visually
impaired, half of whom are sighted. In addition, the group will include a
leadership team of river guides, facilitators, and scientists from No
Barriers Youth and partnering organizations.
Scholarship Requirements: In exchange for the generous scholarship support,
selected participants will be expected to complete the following
requirements before, during, and after the expedition:
Phase 1: Thoughtful Preparation
*         * Participate in 5 preparatory conference calls in the spring of
2019 to help prepare for the expedition. Each conference call will have 1-2
hours of necessary homework to be completed in advance.
Phase 2: Expedition
*         * Participate in science and service activities.
Phase 3: Meaningful Returns
*         * Submit a "letter of impact" describing how the program impacted
you to be shared with NPS.
*         * Make a "No Barriers Pledge" incorporating what you learned into
meaningful action in your daily life.

Shannon M. McVoy
Shannon M. McVoy, CRC
Transition Services Manager
Michigan Bureau of Services for Blind Persons
(269) 337-3449 Work
(616) 295-1724 Cell

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