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Youth Make Historic First Descent of the Klamath River

August 11, 2025 dam removal, environmental advocacy, indigenous youth, klamath river, paddle tribal waters, ríos to rivers, river restoration, whitewater paddling, youth recreation

Paddle Tribal Waters is an remarkable program created by Ríos to Rivers that invites Indigenous youth to develop whitewater paddling and environmental advocacy skills while building community on and off the river. The

Summer Camps Help Kids Grow

July 29, 2025 american camp association, history of camps, identity development, recreation access, recreaton research, social emotional learning, summer camp, summer learning loss, university of michigan, youth development, youth recreation, youth recreation outcomes, ywca

The summer camp industry in the U.S. dates back to the mid-1800s. Thomas W. Gunn established the Gunnery Camp, a camping program exclusively for his all-male students, in 1861 in Connecticut. Only thirteen years later,

LGBTQ+ Youth Thrive in Supportive Environments

June 27, 2025 inclusive environments, LGBTQ+ youth, pride month, supportive adults, youth development, youth mental health, youth programs, youth recreation

Research shows that the discrimination experienced by LGBTQ+ youth because of their identities is linked to an increased risk of suicide and lack of access to mental health care. This finding comes from a 2024 survey of