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The PEAK program is the result of a unique
partnership between REI (Recreation Equipment
Incorporated) and the Leave No Trace Center
for Outdoor Ethics and is designed to educate
children about the outdoors and responsible
use of our shared public lands. The PEAK
program is based on the seven principles
of Leave No Trace and aims to teach minimum-impact
outdoor skills and ethics to children ages
six to twelve with elements of experiential
and environmental education. PEAK uses fun
characters, games, and interactive activities
to demonstrate the Leave No Trace principles
in a basic, entertaining, memorable manner.
About the "Packing
with PEAK" Fund
In response to requests from organizations
in need of Leave No Trace materials, training,
and information for youth, the Leave No
Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics has established
a grant-giving fund specifically for PEAK
materials. This program is administered
by the Center for Outdoor Ethics and supported
by a generous grant from REI. Consideration
will be given to grassroots, community-based
groups who adhere to the Leave No Trace
mission and whose goal is to communicate
outdoor skills and ethics to youth audiences.
The Center will give strongest consideration
to projects or organizations that:
| Have a local, regional
and/or community focus. |
| Have specific objectives
quantifiable by the grant applicant. |
| Mobilize volunteers
to successfully reach a project goal. |
Organizations that are accredited by the
American Camp Association are encouraged
to apply (PDF).
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