Project-Based Approaches to Learning: Highlights and Strategies from Three Nature-Based Youth-Serving Programs

These program examples begin to paint a picture of how nature-based youth programs can align with a project-based approach. A critical next step will be to study the integration of these approaches and potential benefits that may result for young people.

High-quality nature-based youth programs can provide learning environments and experiences that align with what we know is critical for youth learning and development. Nature-based youth programming combines the benefits of being outside and active with opportunities for deeper learning through authentic, hands-on, real-world projects.

This interactive brief features three nature-based youth programs—the Summer Learning Expedition on Thompson Island, Telstar Freshman Academy, and Intrepid Academy at Hale—and highlights examples of how these programs are bringing the project-based approach to life.

Project-Based Approaches to Learning: Highlights and Strategies from Three Nature-Based Youth-Serving Programs

Jessica Newman