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Inspiring Journeys:
Explore Nature, Expand Your Mind, Make an Impact
Designed to inspire students to engage deeply with the natural world, the program emphasizes the importance of conservation, environmental stewardship, and thoughtful reflection.
Aligned with NYA’s mission to cultivate a “concern for the larger community and appreciation for the natural environment,” the Kauffmann Program continues the legacy of former NYA trustee and NPS conservationist John M. Kauffmann, a longtime friend of the Academy and advocate for public lands and wilderness preservation.
Seeing is Believing
The Glacier Bay Environmental Writing Course includes an unforgettable trip to Alaska, where students spend time camping in Glacier Bay and collaborate with some of the writers they study over the semester. This transformational experience allows students to connect their writing with real-world exploration, environmental observation, and seeing first-had the impact of climate change.
Through all program components, students develop critical thinking, creativity, and leadership skills, while engaging meaningfully with the natural world. Every trip, course, and activity is designed to inspire exploration, reflection, and action.
Glacier Bay Alaska Trip Summer 2024
Images by Brian Beard Photography, Maine