Youth Initiatives
Providing the stepping stones for West Virginia's future.
What we're doing
The Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative offers invaluable learning experiences to elementary, middle and high school youth through programs linking outdoor education, recreation, positive youth development and science. Sparking both a love of learning and being outside, the Smith OEDC provides steppingstones for the next generation of innovators, educators and outdoor enthusiasts.
Science Adventure School
This adventure-based, outdoor science school is dedicated to empowering and educating West Virginia’s youth through outdoor adventure and hands-on STEM and environmental learning.
Learn More about the Science Adventure SchoolScience Behind the Sport
As hands-and-feet-on STEM education for K-12 youth, Science Behind the Sport develops curriculum for Science Adventure School and is a component of the Youth Cycling Coalition pilot program.
Learn More about Science Behind the SportYouth Cycling Coalition
The YCC's mission is to give access and experiences to all kids, ultimately integrating cycling into the fabric of local communities and fostering a love of biking that lasts from youth into adulthood.
Learn More about the Youth Cycling Coalition