Let's Get Outside
We believe in the power of outdoor recreation and the value of a strong connection with nature.
On the Road to Healthy Lifestyles
We support programs that seek to increase physical activity with the goal of fostering and modeling healthy lifestyles.
Experience Challenge
Self-confidence grows from learning new skills, gaining new knowledge and successfully completing new endeavors.
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
Grantee Spotlight: The Watersmith Guild
The Watersmith Guild works at the intersection of outdoor adventure, environmental stewardship, and youth voice. Students in Watersmith Guild programs learn about river surfing and stand-up paddle boarding, giving them
Indigenous Leaders Promote Cultural Connections Through Engagement with Nature
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
YouthTruth Report Emphasizes Gaps in Youth Civic Engagement
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
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