TRANSFORMATION CELEBRATION
July 24 - August 14, 2026
Celebrating Youth-Led Education, Play, Exploration, & Community Engagement
Transformation Celebration is a culminating set of events, or Project-Based Learning Experiences, in which 14-15-year-olds demonstrate what they have learned and their leadership skills as a finale to a 6-week Outdoor Leadership Academy - Summer Youth Employment Program.
Garden Events

Participate in youth-led environmental health workshops at CS' gardens at Jefferson and Washington Houses.
Youth Photo Expo

Explore environmental health at a youth-fueled photo expo series.
JungleGym

Get outdoors and active on East Harlem streets with youth-led obstacle courses, games, arts & crafts, and more.
1st Annual Pedal Pusher Pursuit
This is a timed bike race; each rider will be clocked at both the start and the finish. After racers finish, join us at Thomas Jefferson Park at the race start for a Healthy Living Fair. Featuring community tabling, arts and crafts, yard games, and more!