MEDIA ADVISORY

Mayor: Jennifer P. Dougherty

CONTACT: Nancy Gregg Poss, Public Information Officer, 301-360-3842
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 11, 2004

CITY OF FREDERICK AND VOLUNTEER FREDERICK PARTNER TO PRESENT YOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL CITIZENS ACADEMY

Frederick, Md. --- The City of Frederick has partnered with Volunteer Frederick to present the first Youth Environmental Citizens Academy. This new initiative engages high school youth to participate in a four-day project of civic engagement and service learning. During this interactive program youth will receive an orientation to City government and different key departments, through one-on-one orientations with elected officials, chiefs, and directors. They will also develop an understanding of environmental issues that exist in their community with cooperation of local environmental agencies as well as participate in service projects relating to environmental awareness.

The Youth Environmental Citizens Academy will be held this summer in two four-day sessions. Week I will take place from July 6th-9th and Week II from July 12th-15th. Registration is limited to 15 youth per session. Space is limited so register today.

For additional information on the Youth Environmental Citizens Academy contact Sarah Finefrock, City of Frederick community outreach assistant, at 301-846-2236. For information on how to register please contact Kirsten Baier, Volunteer Frederick’s youth and community services director, at 301-663-5214 or kirstenb@volunteerfrederick.org