Programs, Projects & Events
Young Heroes Outreach Program (YHOP)
Photo courtesy of The National Liberty Museum
In partnership with the National Liberty Museum, America250PA's vision for YHOP is to transform civics education in Pennsylvania by empowering 4th through 8th grade students to learn and practice the civic leadership and 21st century skills that will help them develop into responsible, ethical citizens. This program is free-of-charge to our schools. Participating teachers will receive the direct support of an expert educator from the National Liberty Museum in implementing YHOP.
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Program Goals
1) Learn concepts and skills that will prepare them for responsible citizenship and help them to succeed at school, at work, and as contributing members of their communities.
2) Identify, research and act on social issues in their school or community.
3) Apply their First Amendment rights, character strengths, and unique abilities to take constructive action and become positive change agents.
4) Build self-confidence that through self-determination and active citizenship they can be changemakers in their schools, communities, and nation.
Learn more about the Young Heroes Outreach Program:
Credit: National Liberty Museum
For more information, please contact:
Info@America250PA.org
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Terese Casey - Director of Development
TCasey@America250PA.org