REACH Catawba
REACH Catawba (Recreation and Educational Adventures Challenging Highschoolers) is a FREE outdoor leadership and science program focused on transforming the educational landscape for high school students.
Our mission is to inspire and empower high school students through immersive, hands-on experiences in the great outdoors.
With a commitment to inclusivity, we strive to bridge gaps in representation by focusing on students who identify as female or gender nonconforming, students of color, students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, and other groups underrepresented in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).
As a Catawba College program, REACH Catawba also aims to promote the pillars of Scholarship, Character, Culture, and Service by breaking down barriers, fostering curiosity, and shaping the next generation of diverse leaders in STEM fields through unique experiences in the outdoors.
What's Involved?
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What's Involved?
REACH Catawba participants will participate in the National Environmental Summit for High School Students on the Catawba College campus, followed by a week-long, immersive backpacking trip in the mountains of North Carolina. On the backpacking trip, students will:
- gain confidence
- develop leadership skills
- build a supportive community
- learn about important STEM topics in a natural environment.
Learning about science topics in a natural environment adds an extra layer of relevance and excitement to the educational experience.
Highlights
Highlights
- WHAT: REACH Catawba
- WHO: North Carolina high school students who identify as female or gender nonconforming. Must be under 18 years old during the program dates.
- WHEN: July 9-21, 2024
- National Environmental Summit for High School Students – July 9-13
- Immersive REACH Catawba backpacking trip and projects - July 13-21 - WHERE: The Summit will be on the Catawba College campus and the backpacking experience will take place in the wilderness of the NC mountains.
- WHY: We want to foster your love for learning, cultivate resilience, and ignite a passion for STEM topics all while forming lasting connections with other participants in a safe and inclusive community.
- HOW: Apply here by April 15th!
Learn More:
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