Celebrating 30 Years and 30 Stories
As we celebrate 30 years of City Kids during Black History Month, we’re honoring the young people who shaped our story — year by year, voice by voice.
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Entries by Neha Rauf
2026 Snow Club Season Launches with Record Participation
74 DC youth hit the slopes as program continues breaking barriers in winter sports!
City Kids Awarded Highly Competitive $200,000 American Camp Association Grant
National recognition and three-year investment will transform leadership programming for DC youth.
Building Community Together: City Kids Partners with DC Office of Human Rights
This year, we’re excited to deepen that work through a new partnership with the DC Office of Human Rights Youth Bullying Prevention Program (YBPP), designed to equip our Leadership Cohort with the skills and awareness needed to create spaces where everyone belongs.
City Kids Named Finalist in the 2025 Defender Service Awards
City Kids is one of five finalists in the Outdoor Accessibility & Education Category, an incredible recognition of our work to connect DC youth with the outdoors.
JETs Thrive on Partner Organization Expeditions
Through intensive expeditions with partners like Wilderness Adventures, NOLS, and North Carolina Outward Bound School, years of preparation come to life—at no cost to families, thanks to our community’s generosity.
Charting Our Path Forward
Thanks to all our donors and community members who shared their voices in our spring strategic survey! Between April and June, we heard from more than 200 stakeholders—alumni, parents, youth, staff, donors, board members, and partners—whose insights are helping shape our 2026–2031 vision.
2025 Grand Climbers Reach the Summit
This summer, four exceptional high school students—Lily, Adrian, Saadiq, and Joseph—etched their names into City Kids history, joining 34 other participants who have summited the 13,775-foot Grand Teton…
Growing Into Leaders: Meet Our First-Time JCLs!
Meet Some of Our First-Time JCLs! This summer, these amazing 10th graders will be working with our Rangers—our 6th graders and newest campers just beginning their City Kids journey.
Leading the Way in Creating Safe Outdoor Spaces
This summer, we are getting ready for another season of connection, growth, and adventure—and reflecting deeply on what it truly means to create spaces where youth can thrive.