Meli's journey from free floating polyp to blooming sea anemoneMeli found Outdoor Outreach in 2017 and went on a snorkeling trip. Little did she know that this trip would introduce her to passion, marine biology. But, Meli’s journey of success was not easy and full of...
We sat down with Outdoor Outreach founder Chris Rutgers to talk about his founding principles, his vision for the organization, and one very important aha moment. Chris founded Outdoor Outreach in 1999, and the vision that he catalyzed is just as present in our work...
We know that the outdoors isn’t always the most level playing field. From childhood on, boys are often encouraged to be brave and adventurous, while too many girls grow up being told to be quiet, to be careful. Indeed, a report by the Girl Scout Research Institute...
Outdoor Outreach is a San Diego-based non-profit that provides a safe space for youth to learn about themselves and the people they’d like to be. Read Anthony’s story to learn a little about these types of experiences first-hand. Anthony “Outdoor Outreach is an...
What kind of experience can Outdoor Outreach provide to a young person? In the words of one of our instructors, Deven, Outdoor Outreach can be truly “eye-opening.” Connect with Deven’s story to see the transformative power that this program can have on San Diego’s...