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ABOUT US

Mission Statement: Project Experience for Youth provides experiential learning opportunities to disadvantaged students by widening their base of knowledge and awareness of the world, thus increasing academic achievement and building a strong future.

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In the spring of 2009, teachers and  community members created Project Experience for Youth to offer students rich learning experiences that cannot be duplicated in the regular classroom. By providing trips to museums and cultural events, school outreach programs, and assemblies, Project Experience for Youth assists teachers in expanding students learning beyond the walls of the classroom and into the vast community outside. Teachers are then able to reinforce learning and use these exciting experiences to enhance the state curriculum.

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Project Experience for Youth was created to provide rich learning experiences outside the classroom to students who come from economically disadvantage backgrounds and English Language Learners.  Project Experience provides students with a variety and depth of experiences that build background knowledge and improve academic content knowledge. These experiences include trips to local museums and cultural events, school outreach programs, and assemblies and are all integrated with the California Content Standards. Project Experience for Youth funds 100% of the travel expenses, entrance fees, materials for the students and parent education.   There is no cost to the school, students or families! 

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Project Experience for Youth is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

Federal ID Number: 26-4505172

 

Board of Directors

 

Jeff Linder, President

Elementary Math Specialist

 

Nicole Noren, Treasurer

Journalist / TV Producer

 

Annie Graton, Secretary

Elementary Teacher

 

Andrea Kennedy

Community Member

 

Mark Jester

Elementary Teacher

 

Michelle Townsley

Middle School Teacher

 

Abbey Shaw-Linder

Elementary Teacher

 

Marie D. Davis, Esq.

Attorney

 

Beth Lindley

Middle School Teacher

 

Dan Pinedo

Community Member

 

Barbara Pinedo

Community Member

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William Almstrom

Elementary Teacher

 

Rachel Crandall, Executive Director

Community Relations Manager

Department of Theater/Dance, UCSB

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© 2023 by Project Experience for Youth

Call us:

805-750-8558

Find us: 

256 Dorothy Ave, Ventura, CA 93003

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