Youth Climate Action Projects (YCAPS)

A group of ten diverse young people standing indoors against a light blue wall, smiling at the camera.
A classroom or workshop room with a group of students sitting in chairs facing a woman standing at the front, who appears to be leading or presenting. The room has a modern design with wooden flooring, colorful wall art, and bright lighting.

YCAPS

Post-Summit, students embark on developing and implementing their Climate Action Projects (YCAPS).

YCAPs gives students:

  • a platform for youth leadership

  • résumé-building, real-world experience

  • confidence and communication skills

  • a deeper connection to their community

  • an opportunity to make real-world impact

    RF’s program guides and supports the YCAP students throughout the research, development and implementation process.

    • Watervision:

    • Sustainable Peninsula:

      • Fashion Forward PW

      • Glow Forward

      • Food Waste: Coffee Crusaders

    • The Climate Awareness Garden: Students from grades 7-12 collaboratively planned, grew, and maintained a “square foot” vegetable garden at Schreiber High School, donating to food insecure, combining education with environmental action.

    • The Bus is For Us: A district-wide initiative provided 10 free rides on public buses for every student during Earth Month, reducing emissions and encouraging sustainable transportation.

    • Port Recycles: A comprehensive recycling curriculum being implemented across local schools, teaching students, educators, and administrators how to reduce waste effectively.

    • Food Scrap Recycling Pilot Program: Introduced at Salem Elementary, this project diverted waste and reduced methane emissions while teaching the value of composting.

    • Every Drop Counts is a student-led informational exhibit installed at Bay Walk Park about our drinking water, how our choices matter and water conservation.

    • Bag the Bag initiative to reduce plastic bag usage. Hannah Roth presented the group’s research results to county legislators in front of the Nassau County Legislature, to advocate for a countywide plastic bag fee, similar to that of neighboring Suffolk County. Her efforts were acknowledged as the recipient of the Curt Trinko Environmental Superstar Scholarship

RF’s YCAP Watervision: STB!

  • Submit request details to info@pwresients.org

  • Read and sign onto the letter

Group of young people and adults standing in a room, holding large yellow posters with handwritten notes on environmental topics, raising their fists in solidarity.
Support Our Work
Support Our Work

Save the Bagel ~

Fashion Forward ~

All About Oysters ~

Glow Forward ~

The Bus is For Us ~

Bag the Bag ~

Climate Awareness Garden ~

The Bus is for Us~

Port Recycles ~

Save the Bagel ~ Fashion Forward ~ All About Oysters ~ Glow Forward ~ The Bus is For Us ~ Bag the Bag ~ Climate Awareness Garden ~ The Bus is for Us~ Port Recycles ~

Cycle diagram with sections labeled 'Education,' 'Aology,' 'Rekind Water Water Balance,' and 'Restoring Landship' surrounding a water droplet symbol.
A young woman with long dark hair squatting next to a blue recycling bin, pointing at a sign on the bin that says 'Port Recycles' with images of recyclable items. She is smiling and wearing a sleeveless top, gray pants, white sneakers, and a watch, w
Flyer for clothing swap event organized by Residents Forward, featuring a cartoon woman holding clothes with the slogan 'Let's support change, starting from your wardrobe!' Promotes bringing used clothes to swap for new ones, with details about date,
A colorful illustrated map advertising bus routes and features for students in a coastal town. The map highlights key locations like the beach, school, and main street, with icons of food, music, and transportation. A large bus with the word 'nice' a
An infographic with a soil-like background and green text reading 'climate' and yellow text reading 'AWARENESS GARDEN'.
Circle infographic titled "Every Drop Counts." Sections include tips on water conservation: "Only fill your glass with the water you need," "Flip the switch!" for turning off lights, "Use a broom instead of a hose to clean off sidewalks and driveways
Flyer advocating for reusable shopping bags featuring a cartoon turtle with a plastic bag over its mouth, and text promoting plastic bag free day on October 14, 2018.
Poster with a cartoon turtle and the message "Please skip the straw" promoting reducing plastic straw usage for environmental conservation.