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Let's Get Outside

We believe in the power of outdoor recreation and the value of a strong connection with nature.

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On the Road to Healthy Lifestyles

We support programs that seek to increase physical activity with the goal of fostering and modeling healthy lifestyles.

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Experience Challenge

Self-confidence grows from learning new skills, gaining new knowledge and successfully completing new endeavors.

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Our Focus is Youth

We strongly believe that rewarding recreational experiences can improve the lives of young people in need.

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Recent News

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Photo courtesy of Yellow Bird Life Ways

Indigenous Leaders Promote Cultural Connections Through Engagement with Nature

November 29, 2024

Indigenous youth, like all kids, benefit from programming that invests in their growth, affirms their identities, and offers mentorship. Unfortunately, organizations that are led by and serve Native Americans are

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YouthTruth Report Emphasizes Gaps in Youth Civic Engagement

November 14, 2024

Young people are faced with a multitude of complex social and environmental problems that have profound effects on their communities. One important avenue for addressing these kinds of issues head on is civic

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Storytelling For Impact

October 22, 2024

Small non-profits have a lot of balls in the air. It can be easy for communications and storytelling to slip through the cracks when other issues feel more pressing. Sharing the story of your work, however, is a key

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Year At A Glance

34.5K+

youth served

$2.41M

invested in youth recreation programs

96

grants made

$19.4M

to 270+ organizations across the U.S. in the past decade