Sierra Club Inspiring Connections Outdoors

Program Information

Program NameSierra Club Inspiring Connections Outdoors
Community School ElementExpanded Learning
Service TypesAfter school and youth development, Summer Enrichment
Program DescriptionSierra Club Inspiring Connections Outdoors (ICO) is a program in which ICO volunteers partner with individual OUSD teachers to provide students with experiences in nature that engender a connection with the natural world. There are 50 ICO groups nation wide whose volunteer leaders conduct more than 800 outings for approximately 14,000 youth each year. Outings range from environmental education and day hikes to overnight camping, snow trips and backpacking. Each trip is planned by a trained ICO leader and OUSD teacher. ICO provides additional volunteers, transportation and funding for the outing.

Program Details

Target Grade Levels3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade, Post-Secondary

Schools

Frick Middle School
Oakland High School
Oakland International HS
Madison Park Academy Secondary
Rudsdale Continuation

Organization Information

Name Sierra Club ICO