Hello everyone!! My name is Hailey and I am ecstatic to join the Elevate Youth team as a Lead Outdoor Instructor! I’m so excited to get to know Boston, the amazing people around here, and to introduce myself to you.
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Summer has fully begun with ferry rides and island adventures! The Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester partnered with Elevate Youth last weekend for a day of tidepool exploration and hiking at Thompson Island. Thompson Island is one of Boston’s thirteen harbor islands run by the Outward Bound Education Center.
Read MoreAs the weather warms, we begin to look forward to the magical time year many of us remember with fondness from when we were kids. The suspense of the countdown till the last day of school followed by the free time to explore outside, hang with friends, travel, experience new things, and maybe even attending an overnight camp.
Read MoreWith Spring in full bloom in New England, our Elevate Youth Odyssey participants were able to venture outside and explore the sport of orienteering. Orienteering is a timed scavenger hunt in the woods where participants have to use map reading skills, landmarks, and their athletic ability to find marked checkpoints in a designated area.
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At Elevate Youth, this is one of the most important days of the year. For us, it is a celebration of Mother Nature, and all that she provides for us. We see these benefits everyday, from the smiles on our youth's faces when they make their first turn on skis, to the excitement we hear when they catch their first fish, or the curiosity and emotion which comes out when discussing climate change in the classroom.
Read MoreWe haven't written a blog post about the bigger picture purpose of Elevate Youth for a while now, and though it is deeply ingrained into all of our programming and is a passion for all of our instructors, it's always good to take some time and reflect on why we do what we do and then share those ideas with anyone who will listen.
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We’ve had a seriously awesome winter here at Elevate Youth with lots of time spent enjoying the colder temps and a decent amount of snow. We're actually pretty sad to see this winter go - but luckily we've got this coming Spring season starting officially on March 20th, 2022 to give us all something to look forward to!
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Harlem Lacrosse takes on downhill skiing @ Blue Hills!
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On this most recent Saturday 1/22/22, Elevate Youth organized for around 20 kids from Harlem Lacrosse to go XC Skiing at Weston Ski Track in Weston, MA.
Read MoreI hope that you and your loved ones continue to remain safe and in good health. Yes, 2021 was a year full of surprises and unknowns; however, our community and youth have shown incredible resilience, innovation, and flexibility.
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