City Kids to Wilderness Project

The mission of the Organization was accomplished in the following manner -Our Model: Our program is based around three core principles: Long term youth engagement, outdoor adventure and experiential education programming, and goal setting with a focus on future planning. Youth develop a positive self identity by overcoming challenges, building strong relationships with peers and adult mentors, and exploring personal possibilities.Our Impact: in the past 3 years, 100% of participants have graduated from high school. In comparison, the DC graduation rate is currently 70%. 100% enroll in college or other formal programs such as vocational training or the military, or the workforce directly after high school. 86% of participants showed meaningful gains in one or more Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) capacities that contribute to academic success,career readiness, general well- being, and promote long-term thriving. 89% of City Kids youth report feeling more competent in the skills they are learning; 85% of participants expressed satisfaction with the City Kids program; 94% of participants expressed overall satisfaction with our Wyoming-based Summer Camp.