City of Clovis

The City of Clovis Summer Youth Program aims to provide local youth ages five to eleven with enriching outdoor experiences and environmental education over an eight-week period in June and July. Utilizing city recreation facilities, the program emphasizes affordability to ensure low-income youth can participate, ultimately fostering community engagement and a greater appreciation for the environment among participants.

Clovis aims to increase awareness of Ned Houk Park within the community through a multi-channel advertising campaign, including radio, print, and television promotions. The desired outcomes are heightened community engagement with the park, increased visitor numbers, and improved local pride in this recreational resource. Ultimately, the program seeks to foster a stronger sense of community connection and enhance the overall quality of life for residents.

Since 2005, Aldo Leopold Charter School has provided engaging outdoor experiences to enliven curricular learning, develop a love of place and an understanding of human impacts overtime. Serving 6-12th graders from culturally and economically diverse backgrounds, our goal is to engage students in the wild and in the co-creation of a sustainable future. Through our backpacking trips, grade-level trips, community restoration projects, Youth Conservation Corps program, and Friday community experiences, students come to understand themselves, each other, the community, and their potential in a rapidly changing world. Our experiential education coordinator is the key to making this programming possible.

The City of Clovis will partner with a planning company and engage the community to develop a comprehensive master plan for the 3,200-acre Ned Houk Park, focusing on inclusive design and incorporating both existing and new facilities like trail systems and recreational spaces. The initiative is expected to enhance access for individuals with disabilities and improve community enjoyment of the park's amenities.

The City of Clovis Summer Youth Program offers engaging environmental education for local youth in kindergarten through 5th grade over eight weeks in the summer. Hosted at Hillcrest Park, participants will enjoy hands-on learning and themed activities, fostering their awareness and appreciation of the environment while promoting community engagement. By providing meals, snacks, and recreational opportunities, the program aims to cultivate well-rounded, environmentally-conscious youth within the Clovis community.