Elevating the Next Generation of Diverse Environmental Stewards
We are Elevate Youth!
"We went skiing cross country skiing! So much much fun went out my comfort box." An hoang
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"It was the best and I want to come back" -Jorge
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"I got to feel the air and I loved it.” — Destine, Age 12
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"I am very grateful for this!" -Jade age 13
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“I loved the silent hike. It was peaceful. And I loved how I felt in the embrace of nature .” -Sarah, Age 11
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“I did a great job leading everyone through the right path.” - Caicha, age 12
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I like the adventure of trying something new. -Patrick
"We went skiing cross country skiing! So much much fun went out my comfort box." An hoang • "It was the best and I want to come back" -Jorge • "I got to feel the air and I loved it.” — Destine, Age 12 • "I am very grateful for this!" -Jade age 13 • “I loved the silent hike. It was peaceful. And I loved how I felt in the embrace of nature .” -Sarah, Age 11 • “I did a great job leading everyone through the right path.” - Caicha, age 12 • I like the adventure of trying something new. -Patrick
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower youth to explore the outdoors alongside mentors, sharing awe and the richness of our natural world.
Our Vision
We aim to spark a lifelong love of the outdoors through equitable access and routine immersion in nature as a way to foster agency and lead holistic, healthy lifestyles. We work alongside our youth to elevate their voices as the next generation of diverse environmental stewards.
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Access To Nature
Kids in America who don't spend recreational time outdoors list these reasons as to why:
They don't have the skills or abilities (1 out of 5 kids)
They don't have anyone to participate with (1 out of 5 kids)
Outdoor recreation equipment is too expensive (1 out of 5 kids)
Our Impact At A Glance
93%
Attendance
Program attendance rate recorded from 2023-2024
87%
Supportive mentorship
Since 2018, more than 85% of our youth feel consistently supported by our outdoor mentors
92%
A sense of belonging
Since 2018, one of our main impact areas is fostering a sense of belonging in the outdoors for our youth
