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BUILDING RESILIENCY
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.
BROADENING HORIZONS
City Kids Wilderness Project is a nonprofit organization founded on the belief that providing enriching life experiences for DC youth can enhance their lives, the lives of their families and the greater community.
ENSURING SKILLS FOR SUCCESS
In the past three years, 96 percent of participants have graduated from high school.

2021-22 Annual Report

Please click the link to the right to view our new interactive Annual Report and read about our highlights over the last few years!

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“City Kids has helped my son grow into the young man he is today. His experiences developed his character and resilience. He has been able to accomplish some amazing feats through his participation in the program. The skills he developed will last a lifetime.”

– PARENT OF A CITY KIDS ALUM

The City Kids journey begins when youth enter the program in the sixth grade and continue through middle school, high school, and beyond. Get a glimpse of what the journey holds!

The City Kids Journey

As a grantee of Vail Resort and the Katz Amsterdam Foundation’s Epic for Everyone Youth Connection to Winter Sports Program, City Kids was thrilled to participate in this effort to expand youth access to snow sports for our second year.

Snow Club at City Kids

A City Kids counselor followed the four-year journey of a group of boys as they returned each summer since they were 6th graders. Told through the voices of the boys as they grow up, they share a remarkable appreciation for our wild places and one another.

Endless Summer

Session 2 of Summer Camp at Broken Arrow Ranch in Jackson, WY. These 6th grade boys from Washington, DC had an amazing two weeks of outdoor adventures, team building, and fun in the Tetons.

New Beginnings

Highlights from Rangers and Mountaineers Summer Camp at Broken Arrow Ranch in Jackson, WY. Over 30 Washington, DC youth had the time of their lives.

Camp 2014

Tyrhee Moore: Bigger Than Denali

“Bringing it Home” follows Tyrhee Moore, mountaineer, outdoor education advocate, and founder of Soul Trak, as he tells the story of his connection to the outdoors that was fostered at a young age.

‘Bringing It Home’ Connecting To The Outdoors

Our Mission

City Kids Wilderness Project is a nonprofit organization founded on the belief that providing enriching life experiences for DC youth can enhance their lives, the lives of their families and the greater community.

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.

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Our Impact

In the past three years, 96 percent of participants have graduated from high school. In comparison, the DC graduation rate was 61 percent this year. After high school, 82 percent of youth enrolled in college or other formal programs such as vocational training or the military.

“I can do anything, I just have to put my mind to it and work hard enough.”

—PORTIA CHAMBERS
JET 2014

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And with that the 2024 season comes to an end 🌅

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What was on your summer bucket list this year? 🌞✨ We’re excited to hear about what you’ve checked off! During #oldbills2024, we’re showcasing the incredible adventures our campers and community have embraced this summer. Your generosity helps keep the spirit of summer and adventure alive for City Kids participants. 🌟

Help us reach our goal of 50 new donors for Old Bills—every gift, no matter the size, makes a big impact. To contribute, visit oldbills.org/give or visit the link in our bio.

We also want to celebrate your summer moments! Share your #Summer2024 highlights and adventures with us—we can’t wait to see them! 📸🌴 #summerbucketlist

City Kids Wilderness Project

202-525-4930
sarah@citykidsdc.org

City Kids Wilderness Project is a non-profit organization founded on the belief that providing enriching life experiences for DC children can enhance their lives, the lives of their families and the greater community.

Washington, DC

2437 15th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

Jackson Hole, Wyoming

13055 So. US Hwy 191
Jackson, WY 83001

BUILDING RESILIENCY

BROADENING HORIZONS

ENSURING SKILLS FOR SUCCESS