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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.

2026 Snow Club Season Launches with Record Participation

74 DC youth hit the slopes as program continues breaking barriers in winter sports!

Helping Youth Find Their Place

Cornelia Franklin arrived in Jackson, Wyoming this summer and felt a wave of nostalgia wash over her. “I always had this hope and dream of coming back to City Kids and working with the youth,” she said.

The Jet Experience

When Kennadi first joined City Kids as a sixth grader, she was already the kind of kid who loved being outside. “I knew City Kids was an outdoorsy program, and I thought it was gonna be a whole bunch of camping trips,” she laughed. “But I realized—oh, it’s more than that.”

The First Year of City Kids Rangers

Last year, 125 sixth graders from across Washington, DC, applied for an extraordinary seven-year journey with City Kids—more than double the prior year. With only 25 spots available, the selection process was rigorous.

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.

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...

2025 Snow Club – Breaking Barriers in Winter Sports

City Kids Wilderness Project launches its transformative 2025 Snow Club season, providing D.C. youth with novel access to winter sports.

2024 Grand Climb: Summiting Dreams & Building Bonds in the Tetons

On July 28th, three City Kids JETs took part in the iconic Grand Climb! For 28 summers, City Kids have journeyed from Washington, D.C. to the majestic landscapes of Jackson Hole, Wyoming...

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.…

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

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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.

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