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El modelo de REACH adapta el aprendizaje experiencial, el desarrollo juvenil positivo, la ecoterapia y los principios de la educación al aire libre para inspirar liderazgo, éxito académico y conexiones entre los jóvenes refugiados.
METODOLOGÍA .
Nuestra práctica facilita la transición de aculturación de los jóvenes refugiados al ayudarlos a construir conexiones sólidas con su nueva tierra natal, al mismo tiempo que les brinda oportunidades para fortalecer su identidad cultural y compartir sus experiencias con los demás. Con la implementación de programas de aprendizaje contextual que promueven la resiliencia, REACH ayuda a integrar a los recién llegados al tejido de sus nuevas comunidades. Los cambios recurrentes en las políticas y el apoyo para refugiados e inmigrantes hacen que nuestros esfuerzos para abordar las necesidades de integración de los jóvenes refugiados y sus familias sean aún más cruciales. Nuestro trabajo se centra en el desarrollo del capital social, que fomenta un cambio del estado marginal que a menudo tienen los jóvenes refugiados y sus familias.
El modelo de REACH integra el aprendizaje experiencial, el desarrollo juvenil positivo, la ecoterapia y los principios de la educación al aire libre para inspirar liderazgo, éxito académico y conexiones entre los jóvenes refugiados.
REACH, en esencia, trata de conectar a las personas con una red de apoyo más amplia. Coordinamos asociaciones con profesionales locales en los campos de biología, botánica, ecología, conservación ambiental, geología, ingeniería, artes visuales y escénicas, medios digitales, tecnología y más, que comparten su experiencia y facilitan conexiones más amplias. Los participantes de REACH aplican sus nuevas habilidades y conocimientos a través de proyectos de servicio comunitario dirigidos por jóvenes y presentaciones a sus compañeros y al público en general.
PROGRAMAS Y PROYECTOS .
Adventure Camps
REACH offers youth between the age of 10 and 18 the opportunity to participate in fun and challenging outdoor adventures during out-of-school time throughout the year. Youth engage in weekly or monthly day-camps, overnight tent camping and extended sleep-away trips with adventure sports and place-based education activities such as: mountain biking, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, skiing, ice skating, snow tubing, climbing, archery, fishing, forest restora-tion, river clean-ups, and more. Youth participants develop technical skills as well as team building skills throughout the year and get to show off their new learning at our family picnics and award ceremonies.
Discovery Quests
Discovery Quests is an innovative program designed to inspire curiosity and exploration among participants Through a series of engaging activities and challenges, participants will embark on a journey that encourages learning and personal growth. This program aims to foster a sense of adventure, allowing individuals to discover new interests and skills while connecting with others in a collaborative environment. Participants in Discovery Quests will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on experiences that promote teamwork and problem-solving. With a focus on creativity and critical thinking, this program is perfect for those looking to expand their horizons and gain valuable insights. Join us in exploring the exciting possibilities that Discovery Quests has to offer!
Leadership, Service, & Stewardship
Our Service & Stewardship project is designed to encourage refugees to give back to their new communities while also developing leadership skills and understanding environmental stewardship.
Participants engage in service projects such as park cleanups, community gardens, political advocacy, speech-making, and other volunteer opportunities that benefit their new communities. Through this initiative, we aim to instill a sense of ownership and connection to their new homeland, and demonstrate how they can make a difference, both locally & globally.
Family-Focused
Eco-Experiences
REACH families, parents and siblings related to registered youth, engage in monthly ecotherapy and adventure sessions, including age-appropriate experiential learning activities focused on nature, the environment, and exploration. With this framework, REACH youth and their parents and siblings can discover the environment and explore their own play, with both nature and each other, and share information and connect with other parents of children in the refugee community. Parents are introduced to accessible locations where they can take their whole family, as particular emphasis is placed on the power of “exploring our own backyard” by visiting local parks and absorbing the different ecosystems that our local community offers.
Trek-2-Success
(college readiness)
Trek-2-Success is an empowering program designed for older refugee and asylum-seeking youth, providing them essential tools and resources to explore college and career opportunities. Through engaging tours of educational institutions and insightful interviews with REACH alumni and professionals, participants gain valuable insights into various pathways to success. This program not only focuses on academic and career exploration but fosters confidence and leadership skills, ensuring that youth feel supported as they navigate their futures.
Compass
(young adult 18+)
As REACH participants age out of our normal programming, we don't abandon them. Our new Compass program is designed to keep young adults connected to us while providing an open ear and helping hand to ease the transition into adulthood. As REACH participants age out of our normal programming, we don't abandon them. Our new Compass program is designed to keep young adults connected to us while providing an open ear and helping hand to ease the transition into adulthood.
