A World of Youth Programs

programs empowering underserved youth through climbing (and more)

 

International
Organizations

 

Youth Programs
in North America

  • The Young Ascenders (TYA) is a youth program serving adopted & foster youth through climbing and therapy.

    • Specifically trained in climbing therapy through workshops with mental health professionals

    • Integrating methods from the Institute of Climbing Therapy in Austria

    • Collaborating with international experts to develop “climbing therapy” theory across different fields of research

    Looking for volunteers to help with social media, work with kids, or fundraise.

    https://www.theyoungascenders.com/

  • Project Send It (PSI) makes climbing accessible to kids of adopted and foster organizations in the Denver area in local climbing gyms.

    • Always accepting volunteers to belay and mentor youth

    • Works with various groups throughout the year

    • Looking for event coordinators for local fundraising and volunteer appreciation events

    https://projectsendit.com/

  • An inner-city youth climbing program since 2011.

    • Bringing underserved city youth both indoors and out

    • Supported youth to competition level

    • Currently financially subsidizing for youth and families access to CNC programs

    https://www.climbnconquer.ca/

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  • Urban Peaks is focused on fulfilling this mission by providing climbing and adventure sports programming to the Northeast - based organizations serving underrepresented youth, including schools, day camps, and mental health intervention services. Urban Peaks partners with local organizations to provide access to activities, facilities and trained staff, as well as program cost assistance.

 

in Eastern Europe

“Model” Programs
for Small Initiatives

  • A non-profit climbing gym in Saanich, British Columbia

    • Making climbing accessible to everyone

    • Unique wall designs to accommodate the disabled community

    • NGO’s are able to book sessions until the gym opens to the public at 3pm

    • Very welcoming to questions and visitors about how they achieve their mission

    http://climbtheboulders.com/

  • Outdoor Outreach is a very large youth program operating in San Diego, CA.

    • Activities include paddle boarding, rock climbing, hiking, camping, and more

    • Inspired Transform Youth Outdoors mytyo.org to serve all US youth climbing programs

    • Welcome any aspiring programs to learn how they operate

    https://www.outdooroutreach.org/

  • Escalando Fronteras - Climbing Borders is an at-risk youth program using climbing & education to build “a life with more options” since 2014.

    • Focus on a barrio called Lomas Modelo

    • Using mentorship and emotional intelligence with volunteers

    • Work with therapist to offer family therapy

    This program does international collaborations with other programs and international NGOs.

    http://www.climbingborders.org/

 

Youth Programs
in South America

  • A youth climbing program in Lençóis, Bahia empowering local youth leaders

    • Program empowers youth on the edge of Chapada Diamantina

    • Connects youth and mentors to WFR certifications

    • Ambassador Rafel Rebello works with CEL

    Program is looking for fundraisers to support their upcoming campaign for their activities - including climbing gear and gym memberships.

    http://www.instagram.com/escalalec/

  • PraCima wants to make climbing accessible to youth in low-resource areas

    • Building small walls in public spaces in Brazil

    http://www.instagram.com/pracimaescalada

  • Centro de Escalada Urbana (CEU) is based in the large city of Rio de Janeiro, the capital of Brazil.

    • Work with inner-city youth in favelas at the base of the local mountains

    • Have a small wall space for activities

    • Offers pathway for learning instruction as a guide

    https://www.escaladaurbana.com/

  • Atope works in a small climbing gym in Merida to bring access to local youth.

    • Venezuela faces barriers to gear because it cannot be imported

  • https://www.instagram.com/aqui.y._ahora/

  • https://www.instagram.com/8vosalos30s/ with 8vos a los 30s and Amabassadora Andrea Castillo Piedra

  • https://www.instagram.com/edenesdecolombia/

  • https://www.instagram.com/alitaclimbing/

 

in Western Europe

 

in Africa