YAW is a summer program designed for high school students interested in becoming the next generation of conservation leaders. The curriculum focuses on expanding participants' knowledge of Wyoming's wild places through advocacy and stewardship. Along the way students will explore wild places in their own backyards, while working alongside WWA staff and US Forest Service Wilderness Rangers to learn the ins and outs of public land management. From the exploration of what it means to be a public land steward, to finding their voice as leaders who understand how to impact change, YAW is a program focused on student growth and self discovery. The curriculum is rooted in Place-Based Education best practices, and will unfold in an array of outdoor and virtual classrooms. This includes a multi-day backpacking trip into the Gros Ventre Wilderness focused on the hard skills of camping, backcountry navigation and the Leave No Trace ethic. YAW is designed around a flexible curriculum to match student interests and creativity and is also offered to students free of charge thanks to our generous donors and grant support.