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Winter & Spring Programming Update

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After a few weeks off during our winter break, City Kids participants and staff were excited to resume programming as the Winter/Spring 2021 Program Season launched in early February. 

In addition to camper and JET cohort-level programming, we are virtually offering all CK youth programs to continue deepening connections with youth across all age groups. Our program team has created monthly events for all program levels to come together. We will also continue to provide weekly wellness hours and bi-weekly movement classes.

Mountaineers (ages 11-13) will have a robust program this spring as they prepare for their return to Jackson, Wyoming this summer for their first-ever City Kids backpacking experience! Using Google Classrooms in February and March, an outdoor living skill will be introduced or re-introduced every week as part of the preparation for one of many memorable backpacking trips. We will freshen up on how to fit a backpack, how to pack a backpack, setting up a tent, choosing a campsite, learning knots, maps, stoves, and more!

This season’s Elite programs (ages 14-15)  are focused on the mastery of basic outdoor living skills. We will review topics such as; packing a backpack, camp cooking, and how to use a whisperlite stove. Activities will prepare Elite participants for longer backcountry trips this summer. We understand that school schedules are overwhelming, so we designed a new “on-demand” program structure for our camper cohort levels. Weekly activities are posted every Monday via Google Classroom. Each activity includes a video or slideshow followed by reflection questions which are to be submitted by the end of the week.

This season’s Leadership programs (ages 15-16) are focused on finding their personal power. The Leadership Real Talk series is geared towards shaping participants into community leaders. Participants will begin to develop an understanding and value of unique personality traits and leadership styles. Weekly activities will prepare the Leadership participants to engage in Social Justice Workshop discussions this summer. Participants will begin to view themselves as leaders at City Kids as they prepare to transition into the JET world.

JETs (ages 15-18) have a very exciting and informative season at City Kids as they prepare for the professional world and for their return to Jackson, Wyoming this summer! JET participants attend virtual JET Training meetings every other week to learn and practice skills for their internships, summer placements, and JET Camp Leader’s skills. JETs will be learning relevant topics such as facilitation skills, role modeling, professionalism, and financial literacy, and email literacy.

We are very excited to announce that In-Person Day Trips have been tentatively scheduled to start on Saturday, April 3rd. We are in the process of making plans to resume our favorite outdoor adventures (hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, outdoor rock climbing, etc.) and are revamping our COVID-19 Policies and Procedures to ensure that we’re able to conduct programs while minimizing the risk of COVID-19 exposure.

February 26, 2021/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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2437 15th Street NW
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13055 So. US Hwy 191
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