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Empowering Future Leaders Through Career Exploration

City Kids is more than just outdoor adventures—our Job Experience Trainee (JET) program for high school students (grades 10-12) empowers participants to discover their passions, pursue their dreams, and step into their personal power.

Welcome Melanie Holland-Orr, Director of Strategy & Operations

Since joining the team in fall of 2024, Melanie has brought her expertise and passion for youth development and operational excellence to the forefront of our work.

City Kids Fall Programs: Fresh Changes and Adventures Ahead!

In response to invaluable feedback and our commitment to evolving with the needs of our community, we are thrilled to unveil several enhancements to our program model this fall. Our new approach emphasizes cross-cohort connections through shared outdoor adventures.

Welcome Back: N’Dea Stewart Returns to City Kids as Program Manager

We are thrilled to welcome back N'Dea Stewart as the Program Manager for the Elite and Leadership cohorts (8th-9th graders). Her deep passion for community and youth engagement, paired with her personal journey through City Kids, makes her an invaluable member of our team.

Welcoming Taylore Willis as Director of DC Programs!

We are excited to introduce the newest member of the City Kids Wilderness Project family, Taylore Willis, who has joined us as Director of Programs, DC. Taylore comes to City Kids from Prince George’s County, Maryland, bringing an impressive background in environmental education and leadership.

City Kids Gear Up for Another Exciting Summer at Broken Arrow Ranch!

On June 20th, City Kids’ cornerstone experience—summer camp at Broken Arrow Ranch—will begin as our JET Camp Leaders (JCLs) and Mountaineers (7th Graders) arrive in Jackson Hole, Wyoming! Amidst the awe-inspiring landscapes of Yellowstone’s…

From Wilderness to the World: City Kids Graduates Ready to Make a Difference

Every summer, the City Kids Wilderness Project bids farewell to its graduating class of senior JETs (Job Experience Trainees) as they complete their high school journey and the transformative six-year City Kids program. Simultaneously, they…

2024 DC Summer Youth Employment Program

At City Kids, summer's arrival means it's time to head west– but for City Kids’ JETs (Job Experience Trainees), the Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) provides engagement opportunities for these high school…

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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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2437 15th Street NW
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