Supporting outdoor education in America’s National Parks since 1997
Since the summer of 1997, Lasting Adventures has provided more than 1,500 scholarships for disadvantaged youth and families to explore the wonder of America’s National Parks. We believe that all youth should have the opportunity to experience and learn from wild places, regardless of their financial circumstances. If you would like to join in our goal of making life-changing educational adventures in National ParkS accessible to underserved youth, please consider a tax deductible contribution to our scholarship fund. Thank You for supporting Lasting Adventures, Inc!
CUSTOM OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR GROUPS
Along with our top-rated Yosemite National Park summer camp and guide program, Lasting Adventures offers special, reduced-rate adventure-based Outdoor Education experiences for public schools, private schools, clubs, sports teams, scouts, and other special groups.
By combining our national park knowledge and wilderness expertise and collaborating with group leaders, we’re able to provide uniquely influential programs with impact that lasts a lifetime. Trips range from three to seven days in length, with each offering a customized curriculum and backpacking itinerary.
A ONE-OF-A-KIND, ADVENTURE-BASED OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAM
In collaboration with leaders from participating institutions, our guides and counselors develop a customized curriculum for every outdoor education group to participate. These curricula generally focus on some or all of the following emphases, tailored to accommodate each specific group.
Course emphases:
- Geology
- Natural History
- Cultural History
- Environmental Science
- Watersheds, Rivers, and Lakes
- Leadership Skills and Team Building
- Academic growth and Goal setting
- Group communication and problem solving skills
- Personal growth and development of interpersonal skills
- Backpacking skills, backcountry ethics, and environmental awareness
With all of our outdoor ed programs, participants engage together in a variety of safe adventure activities, educational games, and the experiential learning cycle within some of America’s most beloved National Parks. The daily activities included in our Outdoor Ed programs have been developed over our 23-year history as Yosemite’s leading youth adventure-based educator, and are vetted to ensure positive experiences in alignment with our core values.
Central to each activity are the four fundamental principals of adventure-based programming: Significant, Challenging, Supportive, and Fun!