Hello Climateer!

This Summer, you can be a Force for Change!  Register online today for  
the Northwest Student Environmental Leadership Training Program -  
August 10th-17th - www.ssc.org/sprog/
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Brought to you by the Sierra Student Coalition and the Cascade Climate  
Network (the folks who brought you Cascade Power Shift!), the  
Northwest Student Environmental Leadership Training Program (or Sprog,  
short for Summer Program), will feature week-long fun training  
sessions in organizing skills led by the nation's top student  
organizers.

Learn to develop effective groups that can tackle serious  
environmental and justice issues (particularly the climate crisis),  
and network with other activists to build your region's youth  
movement.   Then take what you've learned and put it to into action at  
your high school, on your campus and in your community.

LEARN:
Campaign Planning--Learn how to plan and run an effective campaign to  
make a tangible difference in your school or community.
Communication Skills--Learn how to define your message, work with the  
media, and communicate persuasively.
Organizing 101--Learn how to start a group, recruit and develop new  
leaders, facilitate effective meetings, etc.
Guest Speakers--You'll hear from engaging speakers from the climate  
and environmental movement from your area.
Of course, the program isn't all work and no play, there's a lot of  
FUN to be had!   While trainings will be the main focus, you can also  
expect to enjoy:
The beautiful surroundings of a serene state park
Hikes, games, and energizing nighttime activities
The company and friendship of fellow student activists
Coming away inspired and energized!!

ENERGY AND GLOBAL WARMING FOCUS

Global warming presents an enormous threat to the health and the  
sustainability of our planet. Youth everywhere are rising to the  
climate challenge, talking not just about the problems, but focusing  
on solutions--building a clean energy economy, creating millions of  
new green collar jobs as a pathway out of poverty and towards justice  
for all people and the planet.  The Sierra Student Coalition and  
experienced Sprog trainers can help you build the skills you need to  
succeed.  It's time for our schools and communities to take the lead  
for clean energy and challenge our political leaders to follow.  And  
there's no time more crucial to do that than in 2008.  Energy not your  
thing?   Don't worryóthe skills you'll learn at the summer program  
will be applicable to whatever issues excite you the most.

DATES & DETAILS:

Northwest SPROG:  Aug. 10-17  Camp Cooper, Oregon.

Not in the Northwest this summer?  You don't have to miss out on the  
fun!  You can also head to one of these other regional Sprogs:

Puerto Rico:   June 7-14  Cabanas El Rucio (Trainings are all in  
Spanish)
California (Los Angeles):   June 22-29  Loyola Marymount College
Virginia:   June 29-July 6  Prince William Forest Park
New Hampshire:   July 6-13  The Meeting School
Minnesota:   July 17-24  Head of the Rapids, St Croix State Park
New Mexico:   July 6-13  Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu
Texas:   July 21-28  Bastrop State Park
Georgia: July 27-Aug. 3 Cloudlands Canyon Lodge
Pennsylvania: Aug. 10-17  Camp Anawanna

APPLY NOW online at www.ssc.org/sprog
Questions? Call 1(888) JOIN-SSC

Cost: The subsidized cost of the program is set up on a sliding scale,  
from $150-200* (please pay what you can afford).  This covers tuition,  
room and board for the entire week, local transportation to and from  
the site, and all the benefits of membership in the Sierra Club (a  
great deal considering what you'd spend in a normal week on food and  
transportation!).   But don't let money concerns keep you from  
applying and attending; the SSC is committed to justice and anti-
oppression and will work with you to make sure you can attend if you  
want to, either through helping you request funds from your school or  
local Sierra Club chapter, or you can also apply for a need-based fee  
waiver from the SSC. Travel scholarships are also available. [*note  
there is not cost for the PR, CA, or NM programs, though these  
programs give preference to local and/or minority students]

**Special Group Rate: $480 for 4 people/$400 for 3 people**

TESTIMONIALS:
Wondering if Sprog is worth your time?  Don't take my word for it,  
check out these prior SPROGers:

"Sprog was one of the most significant expereinces of my life...it  
introduced me to the kind of work I want to keep doing for the rest of  
my life, and equipped me with the tools to do just that."
ñKelsea Norris (GA), Louisiana Sprog '07

"When I arrived, I was just a rising high school junior...when I left,  
I was a new leader of the student environmental movement."
  -Dominique Hazzard (MD), Pennsylvania Sprog '06

"Sprog opened my eyes to the possibilities for collaborating with  
other students and planning more ambitious campaigns.  Attending Sprog  
is one of the best things you can do to catapult the climate movement  
forward."
-Morgan Goodwin (MA), New Hampshire Sprog '07

Think of Sprog like the best summer camp you've ever been to, except  
instead of learning how to tie knots and build fires, you'll learn the  
skills that'll make you a force for change, empowering you to help  
build a Sustainable, Just and Prosperous Future for All!

So don't miss out on the Northwest Sprog!  Register today and join in  
the fun.

See you at Sprog!  Cheers,

Jesse Jenkins
_________________________
Cascade Climate Network
Northwest Sprog trainer
www.CascadeClimate.org

What are global warming solutions? WE are global warming solutions.  
We are a force for change, a force that can step outside the old  
energy paradigm to build the future and present that we know is  
possible.  People like us, acting in every community, hold the ideas  
and inspiration for change, and we can believe in those people as we  
believe in ourselves.