Podcasts about grand canyon youth

In this episode we chat with Emma Wharton, the Executive Director of Grand Canyon Youth, an organization dedicated to connecting young people with the awe-inspiring rivers and canyons of the Southwest. Growing up in Salt Lake City with a love for the outdoors, Emma shares her journey from a river guide to a passionate advocate for youth development through nature.Join us as Emma tells some incredible stories about the transformative power of time spent on the water, bringing together kids from all walks of life, and helping them build friendships and confidence along the way.Whether you're a parent looking for outdoor opportunities for your child or simply someone who believes in the power of nature, this episode's for you!  Life in Motion is brought to you by Actual Outdoors. They help build beautiful brands that highlight the approachable and authentic parts of outdoor recreation. Said simply - they “keep it real”. Find them online at actualoutdoors.com or on Instagram at @actualoutdoors. Tweet us and let us know what you think of this episode! @illuminecollect Find more episodes at www.illuminecollect.com/blogs/life-in-motion-podcastSince 2017 Illumine has donated over $45,096 to outdoor nonprofits and shared over 225 stories on the Life in Motion Podcast.

Have you ever been curious about what it would be like to take a job in a town you've never lived in to guide trips on a river you've never floated while completing a Master's degree and stepping up to a position as the director of a burgeoning organization? Today, we're going #BeyondFLG with Emma Wharton, the Executive Director for Grand Canyon Youth (GCY), and she knows exactly what that is like. GCY is a non-profit organization that offers educational outdoor expeditions that connect young people to the transformative power of the rivers and canyons of the southwest. Emma, found herself in Flagpole after earning a Master's Degree from the University of Washington (#GoHuskies) in Social Work with an emphasis in Community Development. Emma also earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Utah, where she studied negotiation service-learning and environmental education. Emma became the Executive Director of Grand Canyon Youth in 2003 and has played a pivotal role in the development of the non-profit in terms of its value-based growth. She contributed to the organization's success in working through the effects of the CVD 19 pandemic's effects on the very type of service they engage with. Three words she would use to describe GCY are community, place, and discovery. If Emma could offer any advice to youth, she would say, “Remember to connect with the natural world, your community, and yourself as often as you can.” Emma says her favorite river to float is the one that she is on and this could not be a better representation for how she lives her life generally #comewhatmay. Join Han Solo and Chewie (aka Cody B Nice and Dunny B Mean) as they go #beyondFLG with Emma Wharton. Also check out the links below. Grand Canyon Youth: https://gcyouth.org Emma's Blog Post: https://gcyouth.org/2021/01/14/down-the-great-unknown/ Healing Lands: https://healinglandsproject.com Annette McGivney & Pure Land: https://www.annettemcgivney.com

Follow Kate Aitchison and her AdventuresCheck out her company Terra Flags Website and follow them on Instagram and Purchase Kate's print cards hereKate's 2017 Block Print Dory Project (at the Sante Fe Art Institute) of the San Juan Watershed Kate named her Residency Boat called "Katie Lee"Meet "Katie Lee" the Completed DoryWatch a video about the real Katie Lee Listen to: Remembering Katie Lee, 'Goddess of Glen Canyon': 1919-2017Katie Lee's Obituary TributeListen to Katie Lee's "Song of the Boatman" Other Shoutouts and Links--Check out Grand Canyon Youth and see how you can contribute, support, or participate!Donate to the Alumni Scholarship FundPurchase a GCY Sun Hoody Here! 

Emma wharton is the executive director of Grand Canyon Youth (GCY) and we will talk about their program and the various ways they are the pioneers in Flagstaff's realm of community science. Notes from the episode:Application to join the river trips for educators/groups - https://gcyouth.org/group-school/ Applications to Peer to peer support trips- https://gcyouth.org/peer-support/Applications for indivdual youth- https://gcyouth.org/expeditions/individual-expeditions/River and Reels- Saturday November 2, 2019- A silent auction and film festival Event starts at 5pm and ends by 10pm Hosted at Coconino Center for the Arts 2300 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR $15 INDIVIDUAL | $40 FAMILYLocals’ Night at Mountain Sports-shop at a local store and a % goes to GCY Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 3pm to 7pm 24 N San Francisco St, Flagstaff, Arizona 86001

An Interview with Park Ranger Megan Kohli about Youth and teen Camps. Working with Grand Canyon Youth, a non-profit partner of the national park, youth camps have been offered since 2008. This is an excellent opportunity for kids to get out and experience the backcountry and ride on the river rapids while learning about their national park. http://www.nps.gov/grca/photosmultimedia/grca_pod.htm