Entering Grades: 9 – 12

Explore the world and learn to Take Action on Global Goals! This Workshop lets High School youth explore global and local challenges by learning more about local, regional, and global social issues that inform the Sustainable Development Global Goals (SDGs). Take a deep dive into the work of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and engage with “Change Makers” working locally and globally to create positive change. The workshop will end with an optional in-person field trip. Details about the field trip are being confirmed and will be shared with registered attendees. This workshop has a capacity limit of 25.

Everyone needs nutritious food, but not everyone has equal access to it. In this workshop, we’ll explore how social and economic power structures play a role in our food system. We’ll also discover foods from around the world and critically examine global and U.S. food systems. Hear first-hand from local speakers working on food justice and apply your learning from the week to a garden design project!  The workshop will end with an optional in-person field trip. Details about the field trip are being confirmed and will be shared with registered attendees. This workshop has a capacity limit of 25.

Entering Grades: 7 – 8 Everybody poops! While it may seem odd to talk about it, sanitation is a serious global issue. This in-person workshop will use the topic of global sanitation and toilets to explore the design thinking process and how these ideas are being used on new innovative ideas to “reinvent the toilet.” Join us for some toilet talk as we take on this fascinating topic and explore some global solutions. The workshop will end with an optional in-person field trip. Details about the field trip are being confirmed and will be shared with registered attendees. The capacity limit for this in-person summer workshop is 15 students.