by Allen Cardoza
Stacie Gilmore, from ELK, Environmental Learning For Kids, joined Allen Cardoza, from Answers4TheFamilyBlog.com, on L.A. Talk Radio on April 4th 2011, to discuss the work her organization does.
ELK was established in 1996 by two wildlife biologists, Scott and Stacie Gilmore. The Denver-based organization. saw a growing need to introduce and educate Colorado’s urban youth from ages 8-18 about science, math, leadership and careers.
All young people deserve strong educational support, good role models and opportunities for positive community action. With the right support, they become engaged, productive and successful members of society. ELK was founded as a way to reach out to students who have been traditionally overlooked and under-encouraged in science careers.
A hands-on, active program to experience and learn about the great outdoors ignites curiosity and inspires youth in their academic studies, leadership development and career exploration. ELK is a highly successful Colorado program that provides this opportunity.
Participant in ELK:
* Acquire self-esteem and confidence through hands-on field activities, overnight wilderness trip and social excursions.
* Find long-term mentoring support by biologists and other science professionals to succeed in school.
* Stay linked to a learning community. These close-knit relationships enhances their life skills and leadership.
Each adventure includes elements of science and environmental education, recreation, career exploration and job skill development
ELK is proud to have successfully accomplished its goals. Since 1996, they have offered both classroom and exploratory field activities to more than 95,000 youth and their families. The program extends across the Northeast corridor of Denver. ELK’s wide spectrum of programs prepares our future leaders and engaged citizens of tomorrow. The programs serve as stepping stones for all young people.
The leadership development programs offer an experiential program for learning. ELK engages youth through real-life science education. They enhance their academic science skills, start to participate in their neighborhoods and acquire exposure to fields associated with natural resources.
If you want to find out more about Environment Learning For Kids, then visit Allen Cardoza’s site to listen to the archived radio show with Stacie Gilmore.
