Youth for Blue Skies
Program Description
Youth for Blue Skies is an environment and community-based internship program for high school youth, ages 14-18. In partnership with the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality, youth interns will explore climate change, air pollution & community action through experiences in our Sonoran Desert community.
- Earn a $400 stipend for completing all internship program requirements
- Participate in:
- 1 Family & Intern Orientation
- 7 Field Days: Hiking, Walking & Community Projects
- 3-Day, 2-Night Campout over Rodeo Break
- 1 Season Finale & Celebration
- Connect with the land
- Learn about climate change
- Participate in community projects to improve the environment
- Gain leadership & work experience !
Applications for the Spring 2025 cohort are now open! Applications are due December 9th!
Apply Here!
The 2024 YBS cohort on their first day of the internship at Sabino Canyon.
“We’re actively making the world a better place through our actions, no matter how small they are.” -YBS 2024 Intern
“I’m more aware of how my environment is being affected by the things we do and also just more open to doing things in nature like hiking. Whenever I’m stuck in traffic, I always think about how much worse the air quality must be getting from it.” -YBS 2023 Intern
“Throughout this internship program I have become more conscious of me and my households behaviors, or lack of, in individually trying to mitigate climate change. I have also learned more about my work habits and how to better balance responsibilities.” -YBS 2022 Intern
YBS Interns & ITE staff during the 2024 campout.
Please double check the calendar below when applying to assure you can make all listed dates.
For any questions, please contact the Engagement Coordinator, Miranda Escobar, at miranda@ironwoodtreeexperience.org
Thank you & we look forward to meeting you!
