Last updated on June 19, 2008

"To build a more positive, effective and resilient community through the development of our youth.” Our goals include providing leadership development, outdoor recreation and experiential education programs to public, nonprofit and private agencies meeting youth, recreation and human service needs.

Description:
PLI offers cutting edge programs and services designed to connect groups in ways that engage participants in their own learning and inspires greater retention and application. Like a “chemical reaction”, there needs to be a certain input of energy to start things working; a person needs that same input to start thinking, performing and learning. Our programs provide that energy in unique ways that can impact the agencies we work with. The PLI works with any agency or organization to customize programs meeting a groups' specific goals.

History:
PLI is an umbrella organization for five community programs promoting learn-by-doing experiences using challenge, the outdoors, and play as teaching tools for self-esteem, team-work, leadership, and life skills. Based in San Francisco , PLI is a special project of San Francisco State University 's Recreation and Leisure Studies Department, administered as a not-for-profit affiliate of the University. PLI was established in 1980 with the first programs occurring at the Fort Miley Adventure Ropes Course. PLI currently serves over 10,000 participants annually in its programs, including youth development programs, schools and after-school programs, community-based organizations, non-profits, private and corporate groups.

Contact person: Kristy Graves, (phone), (email)
Main office number: 510/501.9017

Address:

El Camino Del Mar And Seal Rock Drive ( 48 Th Ave / Geary Blvd. ) San Francisco, CA 94121 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.pliprograms.org

Directions:

Fort Miley is located in the GGNRA between the Pacific Ocean and Veteran's hospital, at the corner of El Camino Del Mar and Seal Rock Drive ( 48 th Ave / Geary Blvd. ) in the 4 acres of trees behind the houses. There is plenty of parking, a lawn and picnic area, and accessible by car or bus. By Car: From any direction into San Francisco, go west down Geary Blvd. and turn right at the stoplight for El Camino Del Mar, (if you left it is 48 th Ave.) at the Seal Rock Inn. Continue down El Camino Del Mar past the stop sign at Seal Rock Dr. approximately 50 yards on the right side in the trees will be the course. Park along side the road and walk up the small service road going uphill for the starting point. By Bus: The MUNI 38/Point Lobo line and the 18 line both have stops within a block of the course. These lines intersect routes from all over, check MUNI schedules and stops for precise details.   Nearest Bus Stop: 38, 18, 5 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency?
	No others
What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency?
	16
Is your agency wheelchair accessible?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20?
	Yes

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