2012 Update: No institute this year
2012 is a big transition year for GRuB. We’re in the midst of a pilot school program and want to focus on making our first year a success. We do plan on offering more trainings/institutes in the future, so let us know if you’re interested and we’ll get you on a list to contact. In the meantime…
Our programs are built upon the great work of others. Here are some resources to check out:
- We have a 200 + page manual detailing our original Youth Employment and Education Program. We request a $25 donation for the PDF. Contact us if you’re interested!
- 4H Washington offers amazing ropes courses and trustbuilding curriculum: http://4h.wsu.edu/
- The Power of Hope in Seattle holds incredible facilitation and trustbuilding trainings: http://powerofhope.org/
- The Thurston County Dispute Resolution Center offers powerful communication and mediation trainings: http://mediatethurston.org/
- VISIONS, inc offers a core for our multicultural communication and anti-oppression work: http://www.visions-inc.org/
- The Center for Teen Empowerment has great youth training and also key parts of our curriculum: http://www.teenempowerment.org/
- The Food Project is our greatest mentor. They have amazing resources: http://thefoodproject.org/
- The Rooted in Community (RIC) Network is a great way to connect to other youth and farming/food/nutrition groups across the nation.
- Finding the farm curriculum is tricky. Some is in our manual. You can also check out the college level Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems at UC Santa Cruz. They have an in-depth manual. http://casfs.ucsc.edu/education/instructional-resources/teaching-organic-farming-gardening
- For those of you looking for broader support as a nonprofit, try ideaencore, the National Council of Nonprofits, or the 501 Commons.
What are the institutes about?
Learn the roots of a successful youth development model through the lens of our farm-based employment & education program! This 3-day training institute will be a mixture of hands-on activities, teaching presentations, and group network & skill-sharing. Activities and workshops will be co-facilitated by our experienced youth and adult staff.
Who should attend?
Our institute is designed to be useful for folks hoping to start a new program, established organizations looking to expand their youth programming, and for previous institute participants who want a deeper engagement with our youth leaders (the institute has been re-designed with this goal in mind). Expect good food and a warm, welcoming culture.
A few more details:
- 3 full days: Dates TBA (snacks & lunch included)
- Based at our green-built farmhouse and 3 acre urban farm in Olympia, WA
- Receive a copy of our youth program manual which includes our proven curriculum, planning strategies, and workshops
- Join 12-17 colleagues to learn, teach, network, and share inspiration & ideas
- Cost: $350
- Registration Due: TBA
- A limited number of partial scholarships and housing available based on need and number of participants
To register or for more information:
Please contact Justin Umholtz, Managing Director, at 360-753-5522 or through our contact form.
