ECI: Slingshot Team launching November 2024

Program Information

Ages: 13- 17

Dates: December 18; January 8, 11, 22, 29; February 5 & 15

Location: Interchurch Center 1100 W 42nd St, Indianapolis IN, 46208

Applications closed November 3, 2024

There is no cost for the program and a stipend provided upon completion of program.

Email Tatjana Rebelle at tatjana@earthcharterindiana.org with if you have any questions

Earth Charter Indiana (ECI) will be utilizing the National Geographic Society’s Slingshot Challenge as a project based learning project for our youth leaders across Indiana.

The goal of the program is for cohorts to receive first hand experiences with impacted and thriving communities in a means to reimagine systems around them. The cohorts will meet with community members, scientists, historians, storytellers, artists and elders of all ages and experiences. Taking a truly intergenerational approach. 

The Slingshot Challenge invites 13–18-year-olds to rise to the challenge, and to submit a 1-minute video describing their idea for solving environmental issues for a chance to receive up to $10,000 in funding.

Cohorts will be mentored by Earth Charter Indiana’s Director of Equitable Initiatives, Tatjana Rebelle, through the entire project. They will be having biweekly meetings (virtual and/ or in-person) and need to attend 2 field trips.

Slingshot submissions are due by February 7, 2025.

Cohorts will be expected to participate in a Presentation of Learning on February 15, 2025. Those that complete the entire project will receive a stipend and potential internship opportunity with Earth Charter Indiana and community partners.