EARTHWORMS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
“The best way to predict your future is to create it.”
-Abraham Lincoln
Is your child passionate about the environment?
Are they an intrinsic leader?
It is never too early to give our children the keys to unlock a successful fulfilling future.
Shaping the future of outstanding leaders.
The Earthworms Leadership Program is an immersive 9 month program that accelerates personal growth. The goal is to identify and train environmentally ethical and socially intelligent leaders to realize their full potential.
The Leader Within - A 3 Day immersive wilderness excursion and introduction into positive character traits. Explore what character means and what strengths leaders share. Identify and cultivate positive character traits in yourself and others.
Team Building - Nature based team building exercises. Foster highly productive collaboration skills. Learn the value of working with others to accomplish goals.
Mentor Program - Foster healthy relationships and build connections. Start building your professional network. Meet community leaders within our local industries, government, organizations, business owners/operators, non-profits, communications, civic groups, and Earthworm Alumni. Students will be paired with a local community leader in a mentor program that will continue after the 12 month program.
Effective Communication - Thoughtful communication skills. Interactive exploration of how your words, thoughts, body language, actions, experiences and personality can contribute to how you perceive, process, and respond to experiences. Learn about how different personality types react and process information.
Equine Experience - Interact with horses to explore non-verbal communication, body language, and personality differences. Develops an appreciation for animals, diversity, and inclusivity.
Biodiversity & Ecosystems - Study our relationships with each other and explore our ecosystems. Understand the value of diversity and how we are reliant on each other.
Mindfulness - Introduction to mindfulness. Practical applications in yoga, meditation, and nutrition to promote environmental awareness, self awareness, as well as, emotional & mood regulation.
Ancestral Knowledge - Study Native American culture. Learn how our ancestors coexisted in harmony with nature. Including fire mitigation tactics, identifying and processing edible native plants, plus Native American ceremonies and rituals.
Technology & Nature - Establish boundaries in a technologically driven world. The pros and cons of technology in nature. Exploring the relationship between the two. Incorporating ancestral knowledge and modern technology to create innovative solutions.
Flight School - Lift your emotional acuity to the next level. Go on a discovery flight in an airplane. Take the controls in the air and over your emotions in this engaging exploration of the relation of your emotions with your environment.
Community Leadership - Get involved with local initiatives and efforts. Build strong ties to the community. Be a part of something larger than yourself.
Independence & Grit -Directional and objective thinking skills. Learn how to overcome and grow from adversity.