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5 Ways City Kids Summer Camp Stands Out

City Kids provides DC youth with a transformative six-year journey marked by lasting friendships, personal growth, and invaluable life skills gained through wilderness exploration and experiential learning at Broken Arrow Ranch in Wyoming.…

City Kids and Target Circle

We’ve been selected for Target Circle! From now through December 31, you can vote for us to receive funds from Target.

A Grand Adventure: City Kids JETs Summit Grand Teton

After six years exploring Wyoming together, City Kids 2023 Grand Climbers reach new heights!

VIDEO | The CK Journey

The City Kids journey begins when youth enter the program in the sixth grade and continue through middle school, high school, and beyond. Watch this video to learn more!

City Kids on WUSA9!

In case you missed it, tune it to see City Kids' special feature on WUSA9. Participants and staff were interviewed about the program while on a recent horseback riding trip for SYEP.

VIDEO | Snow Club at CK

Get an inside look into year two of City Kids' Snow Club program. Youth are provided with free lift tickets, ski gear, transportation, ski and ride school, meals, and equipment rentals for all five on-hill ski/snowboarding lessons at Vail’s Whitetail Ski Resort.

City Kids’ Core Values

City Kids' Core Values are the principals we use to guide our work. From our programming to making decisions for the future of the organization, these five values are incorporated into everything we do.

City Kid, Don’Zeal, featured in The Washington Post

Navigating the Wilderness, Avoiding Predators Urban and Rural Perspective by Courtland Milloy August 30, 2022 at 6:25 p.m. EDT About 2,000 miles from his home in Southeast Washington, 16-year-old Don’Zeal Davis pitched…

City Kids 2022-2025 Strategic Plan

Learn about the three pillars of the strategic investments City Kids will be making between school year 2022-2025.

City Kids DEI Statement of Beliefs

Beginning in the Fall of 2019, City Kids began working with The Raben Group, a public policy firm committed to opening the doors of power and influence for lasting inclusive change to draft our organizational Diversity Equity and Inclusion…

Building Resiliency. Broadening Horizons. Cultivate Community. Ensuring Skills for Success.

Celebrating #NationalVolunteerWeek with a huge sho

Celebrating #NationalVolunteerWeek with a huge shoutout to our incredible CK family! 🫶 Our volunteers give their time throughout the year to support staff and youth on our trips, from applicant overnights to Snow Club, we are so grateful for the dedication and energy they bring. A heartfelt thank you to our program volunteers, our Advisory Board, and the Friends of City Kids who graciously give their time to support our mission. #ThankYou

From DC to mountain peaks and beaches, our Spring

From DC to mountain peaks and beaches, our Spring Break was all about embracing new horizons and making unforgettable memories 🏙️➡️🧗‍♂️🏞️🚣‍♀️ #springbreak2024 #citykidsadventures

🌸 It’s Spring Break in the DMV! 🌸 Our JETs

🌸 It’s Spring Break in the DMV! 🌸 Our JETs (high schoolers) have been living their best lives this spring break, seizing every moment! Our Junior Camp Leaders are off on an exhilarating exploration of @shenandoahnps, immersing themselves in nature’s wonders and having an absolute blast! 🌿

Back home in DC, JETs delved into mindfulness with @inwardboundmind, finding peace through singing bowls & mindful walking! They’ve also dedicated their time to giving back, joining forces with @mlovdc and @washingtonparksandpeople for a rewarding gardening service project, and dishing out love at @dccentralkitchen. Special shoutout to Tyrhee Moore from @soultrakoutdoors and Rafael Woldeab from @cityblossoms for lighting up our students’ paths with invaluable career insights at a captivating panel discussion. #SpringBreak #CommunityService #CareerExploration #mindfulmoments

🌟 Our first applicant overnight trip of the yea

🌟 Our first applicant overnight trip of the year is officially in the books! 🌟

This weekend, 18 aspiring sixth graders dove headfirst into adventure, from camping, to hiking and conquering heights, and embracing new experiences along the way.

Every year, roughly 40-50 youth apply for the program and attend the applicant overnight trips. Then at the end of the spring, 20-25 youth will be selected to become our next Ranger cohort, embarking on a six-year journey with us at CKWP. We can't wait to see these youth continue to overcome challenges and grow throughout their time at City Kids. A special thank you to @outwardboundchesapeake for helping us facilitate an engaging outdoor experience for our youth!

Curious to learn more about the City Kids journey? Dive deeper into our story at citykidsdc.org! 🏕️🌄 #CityKids #OutdoorAdventure #YouthEmpowerment #CKWP

We are PACKING OUR BAGS for summer! 🧰✈☀⛺

We are PACKING OUR BAGS for summer! 🧰✈☀⛺

Before City Kids summer camp begins, we will need to stock up on gear and essential equipment. Please help us check an item off our REI & Amazon Wish List so we can Pack Our Bags! Find this year's Wishlist in the link in bio. On behalf of our campers, thank you! #packyourbags #summercamp

👋 Let's give a warm welcome to the newest membe

👋 Let's give a warm welcome to the newest members of the City Kids Board of Trustees: Dr. Adele Tay Fabrikant and Will Morrow! 🎉

📚 Dr. Adele Tay Fabrikant brings a wealth of experience in education and community engagement. From her days as a Teach For America corps member to her leadership roles in public schools to the 7 years she led Teach For America's D.C. Region as Executive Director, Adele is passionate about empowering today's youth. Her dedication to student-centered learning aligns perfectly with our mission to provide enriching opportunities for all kids.

🏔️ Will Morrow, our new Wyoming-based Board member, joins us with over 20 years of experience in operations management and finance. With a deep-rooted belief in the power of outdoor education, Will's passion for our mission shines through. His diverse background will undoubtedly contribute to our strategic growth and impact.

Join us in welcoming Adele and Will to the City Kids family! Together, we'll continue to empower the next generation of leaders through experiential outdoor education. #NewBoardMembers #WelcomeAdeleAndWill

Embark on an adventure and make a difference!🏕️ Are you gearing up for hiking, camping, or backpacking this year? Why not channel that excitement into something meaningful? Start your own ‘Get Outside for City Kids’ fundraiser to create opportunities for DC youth to build confidence and explore the outdoors🌲

Visit our link in bio for the complete Get Outside Toolkit and to set up your GiveLively fundraiser. Thanks to the generosity of our community, City Kids is able to keep our programs 100% free for our youth✨#GetOutside4CityKids #outdooradventures #natureiscalling

🌿🌸 Finding inspiration in nature! Our JETs e

🌿🌸 Finding inspiration in nature! Our JETs embarked on a trip to the @usbotanicgarden this weekend, diving into insightful discussions on mindfulness, evolution, joy, and empowerment alongside our wonderful partners @inwardboundmind @conservationnation

🌱 Swipe through to see the beauty our JETs captured through their lens! 📸✨ #MindfulMoments #EmpowermentJourney #botanicalbliss

🌟 Join us on the Race to Summer Camp! 🏕️ H

🌟 Join us on the Race to Summer Camp! 🏕️ Help empower DC youth with transformative experiences. Be one of our next three monthly donors and receive a City Kids bandana!

Visit our Link in Bio to join our Endurance Partners community. #CKEndurancePartners #SummerCamp #EmpowerYouth #CityKidsCommunity

With summer camp only three months away, Mountaine

With summer camp only three months away, Mountaineer campers went hiking at Raven Rock this weekend to practice their backpacking skills and kitchen safety.

🏔️ Watch out, Wyoming! These campers are ready.

City Kids Wilderness Project

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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
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Jackson Hole, Wyoming

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