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- Kids - especially those living in urban areas - don't spend enough time in nature, robbing them of valuable experiences they need to grow and thrive. We are a nonprofit that partners with like-minded organizations to provide these kids with outdoor activities ranging from camping to fishing to apple-picking. Footpath's outdoor experiences help kids find direction, build resilience and be hopeful.
- Kids who complete a high ropes course, catch a brown trout or finish a hike in the wilderness build leadership skills, increase their self-confidence and bond with nature. They also create memories.
- We give kids an opportunity they would not otherwise have: three nights and four days in the outdoors, away from home and without phones. Instead, kids swim, boat, hike, make crafts, sit around the campfire and stare at the stars.
- Footpath partners with schools to provide a wide range of outdoor activities and experiences, including an overnight camp for sixth-graders, field trips and afterschool clubs.
- Kids who learn to care for horses and other animals are better able to develop stronger relationships and build trust. We partner with other nonprofits to provide equestrian therapy for youth.
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