Archive for category: Media Updates

Nature Must Be Accessible to All

Recently featured in the Parks and Recreation Magazine, this article was written by Alumni Engagement and Success Partner, Priya Cook, with a focus on City Kids.

City Kids Community: We Love You

To our Black youth and families, colleagues, and community members: We Love You. You are Important. You Matter. We are Here for You.

Anti-Racism Resources

Ways to take action to support the Black community: Educate yourself; call your communities to this work; listen to Black voices; donate to Black-led organizations and movements; and stay updated and engaged.

Leadership Transition Press Release

Eloise Russo, Executive Director of City Kids Wilderness Project Announces Departure

PRESS RELEASE

City Kids leverages DC and WY guidance and feedback from participant families to make tough decisions on summer programming.

VIDEO | City Kids Gets $1,000 Donation From Get Up DC

It's founder, Randy Luskey, started City Kids as an experiential program to teach children how to be prepared for life beyond learning possible in a traditional classroom.

Patagonia Community Raises $10 Million for the Planet in 17 Days

Patagonia announced today that its community raised $10 million in donations to 1,043 grassroots environmental organizations in 17 days.

Applicant Ultracamp Instructions for Parents

VIDEO | City Kids Offers DC Students an Environmental Education

"A D.C. nonprofit that believes children do some of their best learning outside surrounded by nature says kids growing up in the city shouldn’t miss out on environmental education."

A Journey to Alaska Inspires Gratitude and Feelings of Self-Accomplishment

In an effort to share just how transformative the outdoors is for City Kids youth, we sat down with Josh, a current City Kid participant, to hear more about his recent adventure to Alaska.

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

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