Program areas at Coombs Outdoors
Winter Programs - Winter programs reduce the financial, cultural and resource barriers associated with winter sports in Jackson Hole in order to help local youth build a sense of community and belonging, increase self confidence, and improve mental, social, and physical health. Winter programs include skiing, snowboarding, Nordic skiing, and internships. In FY23, 195 children learned to ski and snowboard, 153 skied and snowboarded with volunteer mentors, 51 were enrolled in after school Nordic ski programs, 16 were enrolled in partner ski programs, and 8 high school students participated in the Empower internship program.
Shoulder Season (Fall and Spring) Programs - Fall and spring seasons in Jackson are a time when Coombs has the opportunity to create after school programs and workshops that provide local youth with access to outdoor activities that help keep them away from screens and connected to the community and nature around them. These seasonal programs include after school adventure camp, swimming lessons, personal and professional development workshops, and educational opportunities. In FY23, 51 elementary students attended fall after school programs, 24 elementary school participants attended after school swimming lessons, and 5 high school students participated in the Empower internship program. During Spring Break programs 12 high school students went on a multi-day college visit to learn more about higher education opportunities, 10 middle school participants went to Moab, Utah on a trip, and 12 elementary students attended a spring break camp.
Summer Programs - Summer programs support the Coombs mission by providing local youth with engaging activities through the summer while their parents are busy at work. Summer programs include day camps, overnight camping and backpacking trips, specialized clubs, and high school internships. In FY23, 112 partipicants attended day camps, 96 middle and high schoolers attended overnight camps, 30 participants joined specialized clubs including the kayak and climbing clubs, and 10 high school students participated in the Empower internship program.