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City Kids Wilderness Project Annual Report 2023-24

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

Ready to make a real impact while soaking in the b

Ready to make a real impact while soaking in the beauty of Jackson, Wyoming? City Kids Wilderness Project has just a few spots left to fill for summer camp positions! Don’t miss out on the adventure of a lifetime—connect, inspire, and explore in the great outdoors! 🏞️

🌟 Apply now at our link in bio and be part of something special. Your summer starts here. 🌟
#SummerJobs #JacksonHole #OutdoorAdventure #MakeADifference #HiringNow

This past weekend, we kicked off our first applica

This past weekend, we kicked off our first applicant overnight camping trip—and what a weekend it was! From hiking through the woods to navigating the ropes courses at Sandy Springs Adventure Park, this incredible group leaned into adventure, connection, and City Kids culture. 🌲💫 We started building bonds that could last the next seven years!

With our largest applicant pool yet, the energy was contagious—and we still have one more trip to go before we officially welcome the City Kids Class of 2031 in May! 🎉

Want to support the seven-year journey of our newest cohort? Join our community of Endurance Partners—monthly donors committed to walking alongside our youth as they grow, explore, and thrive. We’re looking for 25 new partners in 2025. Will you be one of them?
🌟 Link in bio to learn more.

More incredible moments from our weekend at Mason

More incredible moments from our weekend at Mason Neck State Park! 🌿🏕️ Our Mountaineers put their backcountry skills to the test, tackling everything from pack organization and campsite setup to water purification and wilderness hygiene—all through teamwork and determination. It was inspiring to see leadership emerge as responsibilities rotated, with each person stepping up to support the group. From problem-solving to enjoying little moments around the campsite, our Mountaineers embraced the experience and thrived in the wild! 🌟⛺️ #LeaveNoTrace #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #CountdowntoWyoming

Spring adventures are in full bloom! 🌸🌿 This

Spring adventures are in full bloom! 🌸🌿 This weekend, the JETs set out on an urban hike from the Waterfront to Hains Point, soaking in the cherry blossoms and picnicking along the way, while our Mountaineers hit the trails of Mason Neck State Park for a backpacking trip. Sunshine, fresh air, and quality time—what more could we ask for? ☀️🥾✨ #CityKidsAdventures #Springtime #CherryBlossomSeason

Weekend vibes were next level at our Applicant Fam

Weekend vibes were next level at our Applicant Family Fun Day! 🎉 It was awesome meeting our applicants and their families—some of whom will be joining the class of 2031 and beginning their City Kids journey as Rangers this summer at Broken Arrow Ranch! 🌟 We played games, sang our favorite repeat-after-me songs, heard inspiring stories from our JET panel, and had a blast getting to know each other. Can’t wait for our newest cohort to join us on the adventure!

Want to support the seven year journey for our newest cohort? Consider joining our community of Endurance Partners— monthly donors that commit to a journey of transformation! We’re looking for 25 new partners in 2025! Will you be one of them? 💫 Check out our link in bio for more. #FamilyFunDay #Welcome #citykidsadventures #EndurancePartners #25for2025

Join us on a journey of transformation!✨ Next mo

Join us on a journey of transformation!✨
Next month, we welcome up to 25 new participants to our program, and to keep our promise to these incredible youth, we need the stability that comes from consistent, monthly support. As an Endurance Partner, YOU provide that foundation, enabling us to deliver empowering outdoor experiences over the course of their seven-year journey.

Your monthly gift—no matter the amount—helps make an impact. Will you be one of our 25 new Endurance Partners in 2025? 💪

Let’s transform lives, one month at a time. 🌱 Ready to take the first step? Link in bio to join us.
#EndurancePartners #TransformativeJourney #InvestInYouth #25for2025

Our final Snow Club adventure of the season was no

Our final Snow Club adventure of the season was nothing short of epic! ❄️⛷️🏂 We kicked off the day with a half-day of skiing and snowboarding, and everyone was absolutely crushing it, showing off the skills they’ve been working on all season. To top it all off, we finished with a snow tubing session – pure fun and laughter all around!

What an amazing way to close out the season, with new skills, unforgettable memories, and a whole lot of joy. Huge thanks to our amazing volunteers this season, our instructors at @whitetailresort, and our partners at Vail Resorts’ Epic for Everyone Youth Access Program and the Katz Amsterdam Foundation for making it all happen. 🌟🏔️
#SnowClub #EndOfSeasonFun #SkillsOnTheSlopes

✨ Our third Snow Club trip this year at @whiteta

✨ Our third Snow Club trip this year at @whitetailresort was an absolute blast! ❄️ Every single participant pushed themselves to try a new slope or challenge, whether skiing or snowboarding. Watching them learn new skills, embrace the adventure, and bond with each other was truly inspiring. This is what City Kids is all about – building confidence, having fun, and making memories that last a lifetime. 🌟

A huge thank you to our incredible partners at Vail Resorts’ Epic for Everyone Youth Access Program and the Katz Amsterdam Foundation for making this experience possible. Here’s to more laughter, more skills, and even more snowy adventures ahead! 🏔️🎿⛷️🏂
#SnowClub #PizzaPizza @hellyhansenski #hellyhansen

Our Mountaineers are reaching new heights—litera

Our Mountaineers are reaching new heights—literally! 🧗‍♂️✨ Monday’s climbing session at @movementgyms was all about pushing limits, setting new goals, and celebrating progress. So many of our climbers tackled harder routes, made it higher than ever before, and even learned essential climbing knots along the way! Huge thanks to Movement Gyms for being an incredible City Kids partner!

🦅🌿 Wild & Wonderful Washington, DC! 🌿🦅

🦅🌿 Wild & Wonderful Washington, DC! 🌿🦅
On Friday, City Kids participants, our 2025 applicants, and @hortonskids explored the wild side of our city with an unforgettable day of learning and community connection!

🌟 We kicked off with an inspiring session led by DC native, master falconer, and educator Rodney Stotts, who introduced us to birds of prey and shared how working with raptors transformed his life. Thanks to the DC Environmental Film Festival, we also screened The Falconer, the powerful documentary about Rodney’s journey from navigating life’s challenges to becoming one of the few Black master falconers in the U.S.

🥗 A huge thank you to @dccentralkitchen for fueling our adventure with delicious food!

🌳 To wrap up the day, we hit the trails at Fort Dupont Park with the @nationalparkservice, becoming naturalists for the day and diving into the local ecosystem right in SE DC.

This trip was a powerful reminder that nature, learning, and adventure are all around us—right in our own backyard! 🌎💚

📽️ Learn more about the DC Environmental Film Festival March 20-29 at dceff.org

#OutdoorLearning #BirdsofPrey #NatureInTheCity #CommunityConnections #RodneyStotts #TheFalconer #DCEFF #blackhistorymonth @rodney_birdbrother @dceff_org

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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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