“We’re an organization that is committed to facilitating healthy, long-term relationships through outdoors experiences. Close to 90% of the youth we work with, this is the first time they’re doing anything like this. With the support of a positive adult, they get out of their comfort zone and into a learning zone.”
Read MoreWe try not to pick favorite outings, but skiing is tough to beat. On Saturday, February 2nd, we spent the day at Wachusett Mountain with 14 kids from our partner organization Harlem Lacrosse Boston.
Read MoreAs we look back on 2018, I could not be more thankful for all those that made it an incredible year. I am grateful for our donors, volunteers, staff, program partners, third party outfitters, and most importantly the youth we serve.
Read MoreElevate Youth is thrilled to announce our official partnership with Patagonia Boston after receiving a grant of $15,000 from this leader in the outdoor industry.
Read MoreThe kids’ initial reactions to the majestic animals are always the same. They are astounded at their size, a little nervous to get too close, but at the same time eager to reach out their hand to brush a horse’s mane or neck.
Read MoreOnce we arrived at the beach, the kids dropped their belongings into the sand, and without opening a beach chair or setting their towels down, sprinted into the waves.
Read MoreClimbing is special because it is unlike any other sport and unlike anything else these kids have done before in their lives.
Read MoreRight away it was clear that this was a determined and skilled group; one boy, Ethan, even stood up on his first wave. Liam was another natural; by the end of the day he wasn't only riding the waves but was adding in some dance moves once he got his footing on the board.
Read MoreSkedaddle has very generously given our organization a grant of $1,500, allowing us to take several trips further away from the city
Read MoreThe kids caught a lot of fish over the period of two hours. Flounder was the most frequent catch, but we also caught quite a few skate and one striped bass.
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