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Climbing to New Heights

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On Saturday, February 1, as Elite & Leadership Program Coordinator, N’Dea Stewart led 10 City Kids from the Leadership cohort in the first of several indoor rock climbing trips of the year. Leadership campers got to show off the climbing skills and knowledge they’ve obtained over their years at City Kids. During the school year, Leadership participants utilize the indoor climbing gym to train for outdoor climbing with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) in Lander, Wyoming. By the time they get to Lander, they’re already equipped with climbing skills and knowledge and get to show NOLS staff what they’ve learned in Washington D.C.

As 9th graders, the Leadership cohort will participate in other activities throughout the school year to build their skill sets like camping, hiking, and community service. In addition to the outdoor activities, the kids will take part in Leadership Real Talk Workshops. These workshops are aimed at assisting our 9th graders in adjusting to their first year of high school and their transition to JET programming. Topics include but aren’t limited to; personal responsibility, respect for self & others, showing empathy, and goal setting. Before the Leadership cohort goes to Jackson, Wyoming in the summer, they will have taken part in several programs built to enhance community leadership and ensure skills for a successful life.

Once they arrive on the ranch in Jackson, they will test their mastery of outdoor skills through high adventure activities such as outdoor rock climbing, white water kayaking, and a 24-hour solo camping. They will also participate in Social Justice Workshops that have been designed to further the curriculum goals for City Kids Wilderness Project’s Leadership year. The focus of these workshops is on each individual’s personal power defined as having ownership of self, understanding the power of one’s unique personality and values, and the ability to make choices to use one’s power to shape and engage with communities, people, and the world around you.

February 25, 2020/by City Kids
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#DoMore24 is today! Any gift made in the next 24-hours will be matched up to $55,000! All donations will go towards our Pack Your Bags campaign which will fund the incredible outdoor experiences that CK youth will have this summer in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

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To drive positive change in our community, City Kids is taking part in this year’s #DoMore24 on Wednesday, May 18th. Do More 24 is the largest annual 24-hour online fundraiser for community-focused nonprofits in the DMV.
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Pack your bags, City Kids! We’re going to Jackson. 

Please consider making a donation today to help City Kids raise the $150K needed to operate summer camp!

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Check out the wish list in our bio to purchase items from REI & Amazon! 

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Starting April 1st, we’re partnering with @soultrakoutdoors for this year’s Miles for Soul Campaign. Sign up today and help us reach 50,000 Miles by the end of the month. This movement campaign is intended to promote physical wellness all month long and help raise funding towards monthly environmental and recreation programming for communities of color. Whether you contribute 1-100 miles, every step counts. Join and team and help us reach our goal. DM if you want to join the City Kids team.
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We have so much exciting programming for you all this month including the kick-off of our BRAND NEW Rock Club! This after school activity is an exciting way to bring your bouldering skills to new heights and #TryNewThings! Rock Club will take place from 4 - 6 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Thursday, March 24th. Check your emails for more info and to RSVP!
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Happy Black History Month #CKFAM! While we all know that #everymonthisBlackhistorymonth, we also know it's important to pause and take time to CELEBRATE Black History & Black Joy! This year, we've asked some of our campers to share what celebrating Black History & Black Joy means to them! Many thanks to Marlie, Kennadi & Osaro for reflecting & sharing with our community! 

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City Kids applications are open for new 6th grade campers!  City Kids is a program for 6th graders from DC who want to get outside, make new friends, and challenge themselves while exploring new places!  Visit our website for more information (link in bio). Spread the word!!
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Hey #ckfam! The time is here - we need chaperones for our summer 2022 flights to & from Wyoming!! Help us make 2022 the #bestsummerever by chaperoning our wonderful campers out to camp in Jackson or back home to DC! 

**important: you must be fully vaccinated to chaperone a flight with City Kids**

Please email meena@citykidsdc.org for more information!
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A huge shoutout to our partner @seatosummit. You guys rock and the gear just keeps showing up. Thanks so much! #gearup #ckcommitted

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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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13055 So. US Hwy 191
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