Girlventures

Through outdoor education courses that follow our Leadership Progression Model, diverse cohorts of girls and gender non-conforming youth backpack, hike, kayak and rock climb as they experience the wonders of the Northern California wilderness. In 2018, we delivered over 12,000 program hours, which ranged from 30 to more than 300 hours per participant, making a deep and lasting impact on each of the 125 girls we served. By implementing the courses in this Model, girls were able to develop their skills as they progressed through our courses: In our six summer expeditions, girls experienced the challenges and rewards of the California wilderness during 7-14 day expeditions that included backpacking, kayaking, and rock climbing. They learned about conservation, identity, respect, conflict resolution, and social and environmental justice, allowing them to recognize their inner value and build meaningful relationships across boundaries that might otherwise divide them. Through five Girls Cli