Student Service Learning Programs

Awareness for Communities About Energy (K-12th)

The award-winning program helps today’s students become tomorrow’s environmental leaders while lowering energy costs for area businesses.

Conservation Connection (3rd–5th)

In partnership with the National Park Service, the PUC, and the Department of the Environment, the SFUSD Environmental Science Center runs Conservation Connection, an experiential environmental education program for San Francisco third through fifth graders.

Crissy Field People To Park Stewards (4th-12th)

Imagine your SFUSD after-school group, or community organization, hiking along Presidio trails with a Park Ranger, participating in fun team builders, and actively engaged in National Park stewardship.

Environmental Service Learning Initiative (9th-12th)

The Environmental Service Learning Initiative is a Teacher Support and Development, Youth Leadership, Service Learning and Environmental Awareness program.

Environmental Service Learning in the Presidio (3rd-12th)

Presidio Park Stewards care for a wide variety of habitats and other landscapes in this prominent national park site in San Francisco.

Kids in Parks (6th, 7th, 8th)

Habitat restoration throughout school year for totem species determined on a site by site basis.

Literacy for Environmental Justice (K-12)

Environmental education and service-learning opportunities in Bayview Hunters Point.

Mission Graduates Outdoor Challenge (9th-12th)

Overnight backpacking and camping trips with an emphasis on leadership, teamwork, and environmental stewardship.

Presidio Park Stewards (K - 12th)

Unique service learning opportunities specifically tailored to different age groups and interests.

Rec & Park Youth Stewardship Program (3rd-12th)

YSP engages youth, 3rd-12th grade in environmental education and service learning projects in parks city-wide.