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City Kids Recognized for Outstanding Leadership by Outdoor Alliance for Kids

In May, City Kids Wilderness Project took part in the annual OAK Week, a dedicated week of advocacy promoting youth engagement and outdoor equity, organized by the Outdoors Alliance for Kids (OAK). The Outdoors Alliance for Kids is a strategic…

What is a JET?

The theme of the City Kids program for high schoolers (JETs)  is “create your vision.” JETs build skills for the future while exploring the aspects of professionalism, outdoor leadership, and post-graduation opportunities that interest…

Snow Much Fun: Reflections from Snow Club

This January marked another exhilarating season for City Kids as we embarked on our third year of Snow Club programming. Thanks to the generous support of the Vail Resort and Katz Amsterdam Foundation’s Epic for Everyone Youth Connection…

City Kids Top 5 Hikes in the DMV

Did you know that Washington, DC, was rated the best big-city park system in the country for the third consecutive year by the Trust for Public Land? At City Kids, we believe that all DC residents should have equitable access to nature and feel…

Fostering a Legacy of Resilience & Connection

Vanessa Romero’s experience with City Kids in 2003 played a pivotal role in shaping her adulthood, influencing her journey as a parent.

Empowering Youth Through Mindfulness

Empowering Youth Through Mindfulness In Year 1 of our groundbreaking partnership with Inward Bound Mindfulness, we’ll focus on empowering youth through mindfulness, sharing a commitment to personal empowerment, and nurturing a deep connection…

Volunteer Food Drop-Offs

We love our community of volunteers! If you are interested in helping out for one or more of these drop-off opportunities, please email your availability to Yael at yael@citykidsdc.org, with "Friends of City Kids" in the subject line. Thank…

Fall Programs Update

Mountaineers in the Potomac River in late October. City Kids participants and staff kicked off the fall programs season with two fun gatherings, one for volunteers and one for participants and families! We have weekly programs for all cohorts,…

Leading The Way: Montae’s Journey from Camper to Camp Director

Our new Camp Director, Montae Franklin, is a City Kids alum and former staff member! He met with Yael Schoenbaum, our new Development and Communications Manager, to share and reflect on his experiences, the impact of City Kids on his personal…

Summer Update: WY

Summer camp at Broken Arrow Ranch is off to a fantastic start! The Fox Cabin successfully completed their first backpacking trip to Elkhart Lake. Part of the Mountaineer cohort (rising eighth-grade campers) braved challenging weather—the team's…

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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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