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“Project U.S.E. is a tremendous blessing and opportunity for the urban children of our school. It gives them a chance to experience nature’s classroom and to challenge themselves to grow, to bond together, and to build their confidence in ways a traditional classroom can never match. Without Project U.S.E. our Students would never have a chance to have these amazing experiences.”
—James Verrilli, Co-Founder And Co-Director North Star Academy Charter School Of Newark
Wildcat Program
Adventure-based Experiential Education
Nestled deep within a 50,000-acre natural area in northern New Jersey, the Wildcat Mountain Wilderness Center is Project U.S.E.'s adventure headquarters, offering camping, hiking, canoeing, rock-climbing, team-building, and leadership training to thousands of young people and adults each year.
Nestled deep within a 50,000-acre natural area in northern New Jersey, the Wildcat Mountain Wilderness Center is Project U.S.E.'s adventure headquarters, offering camping, hiking, canoeing, rock-climbing, team-building, and leadership training to thousands of young people and adults each year.
Special Projects
Indoor + Outdoor Experiential Education
Our Special Projects division was formed in response to the rapid growth of adventure education at school and camp facilities. We are involved in all aspects of challenge course design and construction, and in experiential education curriculum development and training.
Our Special Projects division was formed in response to the rapid growth of adventure education at school and camp facilities. We are involved in all aspects of challenge course design and construction, and in experiential education curriculum development and training.
Boatbuilding Program
School-based Experiential Education
The Boatbuilding Program is a unique initiative by Project U.S.E. that is presented through a long-term, on-site relationship with participating schools and agencies. Students of middle- or high-school age explore the maritime history of their region and learn the science and art involved in boat building.
The Boatbuilding Program is a unique initiative by Project U.S.E. that is presented through a long-term, on-site relationship with participating schools and agencies. Students of middle- or high-school age explore the maritime history of their region and learn the science and art involved in boat building.
Culture of Caring
A Multi-year Program to Help Restore our Urban Schools
Before a school can address the concrete issues associated with low student achievement, the climate of failure at a school must change. Working with all stakeholders, from students to faculty, from parents to school leaders, Project U.S.E. staff works to support a positive school atmosphere by creating “a culture of caring.”
Before a school can address the concrete issues associated with low student achievement, the climate of failure at a school must change. Working with all stakeholders, from students to faculty, from parents to school leaders, Project U.S.E. staff works to support a positive school atmosphere by creating “a culture of caring.”
Park Works
Youth Work Experience Program
In partnership with the Trust for Public Land, Park Works provides Newark high school students valuable work experience in the field of landscaping, educational advancement in the arts and sciences, and development of character and community stewardship.
In partnership with the Trust for Public Land, Park Works provides Newark high school students valuable work experience in the field of landscaping, educational advancement in the arts and sciences, and development of character and community stewardship.
Cos’ Classroom
Newark's Living Laboratory
Cos' Classroom provides character development programs, as well as arts and literacy, environmental education, service learning and science-based programs that support New Jersey's Core Curriculum Content Standards. Programs use the city of Newark as inspiration, as a laboratory, and as a place for the students to learn about themselves.
Cos' Classroom provides character development programs, as well as arts and literacy, environmental education, service learning and science-based programs that support New Jersey's Core Curriculum Content Standards. Programs use the city of Newark as inspiration, as a laboratory, and as a place for the students to learn about themselves.
Pride Arts
Supporting Newark's LGBTQ Teens + Allies
Pride Arts is a seven-week arts program designed for LGBTQ (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Questioning) high school students and allies who enjoy learning and creative expression. Pride Arts focuses on affirming LGBTQ identity and strengthening self-respect and community through appreciation and practice of the arts.
Pride Arts is a seven-week arts program designed for LGBTQ (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Questioning) high school students and allies who enjoy learning and creative expression. Pride Arts focuses on affirming LGBTQ identity and strengthening self-respect and community through appreciation and practice of the arts.
Parks Re-Entry Program (PREP)
Servicing At Risk Young Men & Woman
PREP is a partnership between Project U.S.E., Trust for Public Land, and the City of Newark and provides job training and life skills resources for four individuals ages 19-21 who reside in Essex County and have been released from incarceration.
PREP is a partnership between Project U.S.E., Trust for Public Land, and the City of Newark and provides job training and life skills resources for four individuals ages 19-21 who reside in Essex County and have been released from incarceration.
Full Sail
Developing Innovative + Caring Leaders
Sailing on vessels in the British Virgin Islands, (as well as in other locations), participants have the opportunity to practice leadership, communication, project management, and other critical business skills.
Sailing on vessels in the British Virgin Islands, (as well as in other locations), participants have the opportunity to practice leadership, communication, project management, and other critical business skills.