Splore
Abdulkhaliq Mohamed, Partnership Manager, University Neighborhood Partners
In this issue
- Cover
- Director's Note
- Working for Employment
- A Change of Mind
- Community Building by Example
- A Capital City Education
- Splore
- Matt Bradley
- Community Driven Mental Health and Substance Abuse Partnership
- But the elders like darkness...
- Westside Studio Paints the Town
- Community Scholar in Residence
- Community Resident in Action
- Hartland Scholar
- UNP Staff
- Donors & Supporters
- UNP Partnerships
- Partners
- Financial Report
- Board of Advisors
- Appeal for Support
The EVOLVE project was created through a partnership between UNP-Hartland and SPLORE,
a community agency that focuses on accessible outdoor adventures for all. The goals
of this project are to help teens from diverse backgrounds to develop leadership skills
and confidence, to foster a connection with the outdoors and the natural world, and
to provide access to outdoororiented career opportunities. In 2012-2013, up to 45
teens will participate in activities such as rock climbing, cross-country skiing,
snowshoeing, canoeing, and hiking. In addition, social work and occupational therapy
students from the University of Utah will lead activities throughout the week focusing
on how to be effective leaders and how to prepare for employment.
This is SPLORE’s second year partnering with Hartland. Last year, many teens participated
in a similar program. On the first outdoor rock climbing activity of the year, one
student explained that he was nervous to climb. On his first attempt, he climbed part
way. Just a little while later, he tried again and climbed higher. The next week,
he conquered his fears and finished the whole climb! Just like this student learning
to climb, Splore hopes to help students recognize how overcoming these challenges
in outdoor activities relates to leadership skills in other environments, like employment.
At the end of each term, participants “graduate” from the program by inviting friends
and family to join in outdoor activities. Students have the opportunity to show the
skills they’ve learned as well as teach family and friends these same skills.
Eric Bonin, Splore’s Salt Lake Program Manager, said that the Evolve project is “an opportunity for the participants to experience what it might be like to be in charge.” Along with having the chance to lead a trip, the students will have the opportunity to learn about different communication, leadership, learning, and teaching styles. We have put together a great curriculum for the participants. We’re excited to see them grow through the process and lead their friends and family during graduation and beyond.”