Photo courtesy Triskeles Programs.

Triskeles Programs, a non-profit organization teaching youth the skills needed to live a healthy life, as well as teamwork and leadership skills, is offering a few great free afterschool programs and a paid summer internship for local teens. The afterschool programs start on April 6, and summer internships in the Green Economy kick off on June 22. All programs are offered at the Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships, 3509 Spring Garden Street. Here are more details:

      Free After school Classes in Cooking, Gardening, &  Environment Studies

What: Three programs are offered: The Cooking and Nutrition Program integrates activities such as recipe reading; study of food groups and nutritional guidelines; and menu planning and budgeting. The Urban Sustainability Program provides youth a hands-on introduction to the key environmental issues facing urban communities. The Urban Agriculture Program gives youth practical experiences in the basic concepts related to growing healthy organic food in urban settings. 

When: April 6, 2015- June 1, 2015 on Mondays and Tuesdays from 4:30-6 p.m.

Who: Youth ages 12-18 who are interested in developing job skills and learning about the green economy in Philadelphia

How to enroll: Contact Janine Spruill at jspruill@triskles.org to apply

Paid Summer Internship in the Green Economy

What: A paid seven week internship and training program. Each participant will work in an internship placement that is relevant to the green business world, sustainable business practices, or social activism.

When: June 22 – August 7, 2015

Who: Youth ages 16-24 who are interested in developing job skills and learning about the green business world in Philadelphia

How to enroll: Contact Traci Childress at (518) 610-2552 or tchildress@triskles.org to apply

For more information about these programs, visit: triskelesprograms.org