Critical Action Lab
Join us at the 2026 Youth Climate Summit!
Saturday, June 6, at the Natural History Museum of Utah. Register here.
Interested in building a more sustainable future? Don’t know how yet?
Join us at the Natural History Museum of Utah on Saturday, June 6 for our 4th annual Youth Climate Summit! Come learn from experts in sustainability through hands-on workshops and activities. Workshop topics will cover everything from food waste to forest conservation to clothing repair. You’ll walk away with tools and skills for creating actionable change that you can use in your real life.
The Summit will take place Saturday, June 6, from 10am to 5pm. Lunch and snacks will be provided throughout the day. And the best part? This event is completely FREE for all young people ages 14 to 18. Please register ahead of time for the Summit using this link.
Teens using critical thinking to create change in their communities.
What is the Critical Action Lab?
The Critical Action Lab (CAL) is a paid internship program for teens passionate about critical thinking and community collaboration. CAL Fellows apply critical thinking skills as they work together to plan activities designed to engage their peers in learning how to take action in their communities. Each year is different as Fellows have the freedom to plan projects related to issues they care about!
The first group of CAL Fellows began work in Fall 2023! They have designed and hosted a series of activities, including an annual Youth Climate Summit, teen Game Nights, environmental fairs, nature clean-ups, and school outreach presentations.
What Does it Take to be a Critical Action Lab Fellow?
The Critical Action Lab program is designed to support dedicated, driven teens seeking to improve their leadership skills and learn how to work collaboratively in a team. Through the program teens are provided with the resources and learn the skills needed to make an impact.
Interested in Joining?
Applications for the 2025-26 cohort have now closed. See below for information about upcoming events.
Questions about the Critical Action Lab Program?
Please email us to learn more.
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