Connecting youth

to the transformative power of the outdoors.

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Dixon
Lake

32.8126° N

117.0311° W

Our programs

We use the outdoors to inspire youth to see possibility and opportunity in their lives…

…to realize the positive attitude and behavioral changes that help them become happy, healthy, and successful adults.

Our impact

Since
the year

1999

Over

14,000

Youth
served

96%

Of participants

›Show improved interpersonal relationships
›Increase their ability to set and achieve goals
›Increase their ability to work with others

Over

24,722

Hours

On

3,015

Trips

Their stories

Abby Abby found Outdoor Outreach during her freshman year at Monte Vista High School, and learned she could participate in outdoor activities for free. Her Story

Ivonne “Outdoor Outreach gave me bravery, just like it has given me comfort to be myself and express myself, which I’ve never done before." Her Story

Pedro Pedro grew up in Southeast San Diego and experienced gang violence for the first time when he was just 5 years old. “I tried to cope with trauma by ignoring it and not talking about it.... His Story

Zeneb "It isn’t easy for a girl growing up no matter what culture you come from, but being Muslim and an Iraqi-American girl growing up in America was especially difficult.” Her Story

Refrain "As I went on more and more trips, I began to be myself not only in the club, but at school as well. As I observed the Outdoor Outreach staff on trips, I saw they were... His Story

Michell “With Outdoor Outreach, I learned to step out of my comfort zone as I experienced almost every activity for my first time." Her Story

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Latest happenings

Events, Share, Uncategorized Stepping Out of Comfort Zones with Michell V. Michell was born in Tijuana. When she was young, she was afraid to tell people where she came from. “Kids... March 19, 2019

Culture, Learn, Stories Q & A with Outdoor Outreach founder Chris Rutgers We sat down with Outdoor Outreach founder Chris Rutgers to talk about his founding principles, his vision for the organization,... June 28, 2019

News, Uncategorized Outdoor Outreach will Partner with Rady Children’s Hospital Outdoor Outreach will Partner with Rady Children’s Hospital in Support of Local Youth Experiencing Mental Health Challenges The unique, collaborative... March 26, 2019

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Connecting youth

to the transformative power of the outdoors.

Our programs

We use the outdoors to inspire youth to see possibility and opportunity in their lives…

Our impact

Their stories

Latest happenings

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Connecting youth

to the transformative power of the outdoors.

Our programs

We use the outdoors to inspire youth to see possibility and opportunity in their lives…

Our impact

Their stories

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Latest happenings

Our partners

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