ReGeneration Corps - St. Croix

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• Complete the Student Application Form (open from September 8 to October 27, 2025).
• Submit one Teacher Recommendation.
• Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Commit to attending two Saturday sessions per month (Nov 2025 – May 2026).
• Parents/guardians must attend orientation and volunteer at least two events.
• Space is limited to 15 students – apply early!

ReGeneration Corps USVI is a youth leadership and hands-on education program for students in grades 8–11. The program blends classroom learning, land laboratory experiences,  and community service to help youth explore solutions to climate change, food security, and environmental health. Students meet twice a month at the Florence Williams Public Library, the Peace International Compound, and across the island—on farms, in forests, near waterways, and in cultural spaces—connecting local knowledge with scientific practice. Transportation will be coordinated for monthly field visits.

Participating students gain experience in regenerative agriculture, conservation, ecosystem restoration, and entrepreneurship, while also building teamwork and problem-solving skills. Along the way, students engage with local farmers, cultural practitioners, environmental experts, and peers across the country.  Student teams will also compete in the St. Croix Envirothon Competition in May.

ReGeneration Corps is designed to prepare youth not only for college and careers, but also to contribute to a more resilient Virgin Islands—by practicing solutions, developing confidence, and understanding their role in sustaining healthy communities and ecosystems.

This program is being offered free of charge to students in the St. Croix District for the 2025-2026 school year, thanks to a shared grant with the Vermont Conservation District’s ReGeneration Corps.  In future years, this program will expand to serve the St. Thomas/St. John District.

The Envirothon is the world’s largest high school environmental science competition. Each year, students from across the U.S., Canada, China, and beyond test their skills in:

• Soils & Land Use
• Aquatic Ecology
• Forestry
• Wildlife
• Current Issue Topic – a real-world environmental challenge chosen each year

Teams rotate through outdoor field stations to complete hands-on tests and then together deliver an oral presentation offering solutions to the 2026 Current Issue Topic.  As part of the ReGeneration Corps, local students will train in all five Envirothon categories using field kits and regional case studies. By the end of the program, each student team will compete in the St. Croix Envirothon, presenting their research and recommendations to a panel of judges. The winning team will be eligible to represent the Virgin Islands at the International Envirothon competition in July 2026, joining peers from around the world in tackling global environmental challenges.

• Envirothon Training – Practice soil tests, water quality sampling, tree ID, and wildlife studies.
• Current Issue Oral Presentation – Work with your team to research, design, and present solutions to a real-world environmental problem.
• Farm Force Service Days – Help farmers by planting trees, harvesting crops, and/or removing invasive species.
• Hands-On Learning – Composting, mangrove studies, drip irrigation installation, ecosystem mapping, and more.
• Money Movez: Cooked or Be Cooked – Learn financial literacy and entrepreneurship through an interactive program created by Parafruit Education Inc. of Miami.
• Regional Partnerships - Connect virtually with Vermont ReGeneration Corps members, peers at Chattahoochee Hills Charter School/Your Faith Farms (Georgia), and other institutions to share experiences, compare projects, and develop a STEAM-based agriculture network across regions.
• Career & College Prep – Resume writing, mock interviews, and College Placement Testing (CPT) to enter technical careers.

• Applications Open:  Sept 8 – Oct 27, 2025
• Pre-Application Q&A:  Oct 18, 2025 (Virtual, 5 PM)  Register Here 
• Parent/Student Orientation:  Nov 8, 2025 (Virtual, 6 PM)  Register Here
• Sessions:  2 Saturdays per month, 1–4 PM
• Envirothon Competition:  May 9, 2026
• 2025 Dates:  Nov 15, Nov 22, Dec 13, Dec 20
• 2026 Dates:  Jan 10, Jan 17, Feb 21, Feb 28, Mar 21, Mar 28, Apr 11, Apr 18, May 9

• Students in grades 8–11 with a GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Students who are curious about the environment, climate change solutions, and food systems
• Students with career pathway interests in science, agriculture, conservation, and social change
• Students willing to show up with consistency, curiosity, and commitment to engage respectfully
• Students whose parents/guardians support their participation and are eager to engage

• Gain fundamental skills in science, farming, and conservation
• Represent St. Croix in the Envirothon competition
• Build your resume, explore career pathways, prepare for the workforce, and college entry.
• Learn entrepreneurship and financial literacy through Money Movez
• Connect with peers in Vermont,  Georgia, and other regions
• Explore future career trends and earn service learning credits
• Work alongside mentors, farmers, and community leaders
• Access scholarships, internships, and fellowships