Programs for

High School Students

We see young climate leaders emerging everywhere. We want to support and encourage their activities and inspire others to get involved, too. The Bluedot Institute wants to highlight, honor, and incentivize middle and high school students and their teachers to engage in local solution-oriented climate action projects.

Youth Climate Leadership Retreats

Martha's Vineyard Retreat

June 21-28, 2026
Applications open

Our in person leadership retreats center around land, sea, and sky, and offer students expert mentorship and support building skills to navigate the intricacies and complexities of the changing natural world. 

These skills are: 

  • Leadership
  • Narrative
  • Communication
  • Conversation
  • Negotiation

Writing Program

Are you a high school student interested in professional writing, journalism, and honing your skills to share your unique voice? If so, the Bluedot Writing Program is for you!

  • Hone Your Skills
  • Try Different Writing Styles
  • Get Peer Feedback
  • Supportive
  • Polish Your Piece
  • Submit to Publications

Join our Writing Program and work with our instructors to elevate your writing skills.

Monthly Fireside

Our monthly Firesides delve into inspiring educational topics related to climate hope and create space for innovating group discussions. The program is themed around land, sea, and sky and builds toward a community, school, or family project you choose to debut around Earth Day 2025.

  • Group Discussions
  • Share Your Thoughts
  • Community
  • Supportive
  • Learn Together
  • Take Action

Join the Bluedot Monthly Firesides and become a community changemaker now!