Youth and Teachers

Planners play an active role in working with young people to build their awareness and appreciation for planning.

Teaching Kids about Planning

Read Our Blog

Kids' Planning Toolbox: Our blog focuses on youth engagement and education, with up-to-the-minute news about youth planning resources.

Search Our Archives

ResourcesZine: Search our database for programs for youth including publications, products, awards, and initiatives. Successful planning awareness programs address education standards set by the states and are developed in coordination with the schools' standard curriculum. Check out programs like Project Learning Tree and From Schoolyards to Skyscrapers.

Kids & Community

This is APA's site for kids. Create crazy city stories, post pictures in the City Gallery, and plan a scavenger hunt around your community. Find out just what planners do.

Kids' Books

Include youth in the planning process using the guidelines provided in Youth Planning Charrettes, one of many great books available from APA's PlanningBooks.com. Search three separate keywords — kids, youth, children — to find all of the books related to youth and planning.

Flyers and Reports for Young People, Teachers, and Students

These pdf files are 4-color documents that you can download, print, and use at career events, school visits, or other occasions when working with youth and teachers.

• Plan It (What Is Planning?)
• Resources (for Teachers and Planners)
• PAS Report: Youth Participation in Community Planning (20MB)

What Is Planning?

Planning is a profession that works to improve the welfare of people and their communities by creating more convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient, and attractive places for present and future generations.

Planning Schools

Most planners attend school for a degree in planning. Explore the degrees of planning and how to find the right school for you.

College Students

College students play an active role in the American Planning Association. Find out more about membership and activities for APA student members.

Scholarships

There are many scholarships available to those looking to attend college for planning. See what's available.