Nature Buds
Chicago high-school students age 16 or older support nature-play and early-childhood programming while developing education and guest-engagement skills. Participants are paid through After School Matters.
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- Location
- IL
- Duration
- Not confirmed — check the official program page.
- Deadline
- Not confirmed — check the official program page.
- Grades
- 10, 11, 12
- Format
- in-person
- Cost
- Stipend provided
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