Resources ! Resources ! Resources

It is the time of year to think about things like program improvement, new activities, preparing for camp, trips and treks!

Here are some resources to for Project Venture facilitators and program managers!

• There are still a few spots left at the PV National Training, Feb. 9, 10 and 11 in Albuquerque. Need tuition support to make it happen? Email us at info@niylp.org. We'll see what we can do!
• Sign up for Jen Stanchfield's blog "The Inspired Educator" . Jen offers great ideas for activities, tips for in-school programming and just some fun stuff! Jen will be attending our Feb. training in ABQ.
• Writing a grant? Looking for an evidence-based program that will allow you to incorporate outdoor ed, adventure ed, service learning? We can help you write Project Venture into your application. Email us at info@niylp.org for more info!
• Interested in bringing a Horse Inspired Growth and Healing component to your PV programming? Suzi Landolphi from Red Horse Nation will be presenting at the ABQ workshop. She will be sharing program components and how Tribes, agencies and communities have used this highly effective methodology.
• Seeking training on challenge challenge course activities? Due for your annual ropes course inspection? Our friends at High 5 Adventure Learning offer great training and technical services at great rates. Ryan McCormick from High 5 will be attending the Feb. training in ABQ to learn about NIYLP and PV. You can meet him there!
• Expand your "bag of tricks". The PV Activity Kit is a bag full of props and equipment for ice-breakers, problem-solving activities and more! Weighing in at 50 lbs. you'll have chickens, stepping stones, boffers, tossables, and lots more to use in-school, out-of-school and anywhere you do programming!
• NIYLP's 29th Annual Project Venture National Camp, July 13-19th at Sacred Mountain Learning Center on Mt. Taylor near Acoma/Laguna NM. All sites implementing Project Venture are invited to bring 4 youth and 2 adults a week of life-changing adventure, service, culture and fun! Space is limited. Register today!

We look forward to learning more about your work, progress, ideas and needs. Share them by commenting on this blog, on Facebook, or email us directly ( info@niylp.org ).

Remember the 2011 PV Implementation Guide is available on line!

Taho!

By Popular Demand - A second web based Intro To PV training

New Community of Practice: Project Venture

Due to high demand, the NNED is pleased to offer a second round of Project Venture training through another Community of Practice (CoP) - a free professional development opportunity for NNED Members to receive training on innovative promising and evidence-based practices for diverse communities. Members of the CoP will receive training on how to begin and sustain a Project Venture program in a way that meets the unique needs of the youth in their local communities. The application process will open on January 26th and will end on February 16th. The CoP will start on March 2nd. For more information visit the NNED website.

Join this webinar to learn about Project Venture, an evidence-based practice for high risk middle school and high school-aged youth. Project Venture is an outdoors experiential positive youth development program originally developed for American Indian youth but now implemented in a range of communities and cultures.

The program was designed around traditional values which help youth develop positive self-concept, effective social skills, a community service ethic, internal locus of control, and increased decision-making and problem-solving skills. This unique program has been recognized by the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention and the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs & Practices (NREPP) as the first Native American model program. If you are a NNED Member, register now!

This Webinar and CoP Opportunity are only open to NNED Members,

to become a NNED Member free of charge click here.

After the webinar, interested participants can apply to join this NNED Community of Practice (CoP) to receive further training on how to implement this program in their communities (more information below).