Refugee Education & Adventure Challenge (REACH)

https://www.reachinchicago.org

REACH engages refugee youth (ages 10-18) and their families in outdoor education and adventure sports, helping them to foster connections, enhance knowledge and leadership growth, improve health and fitness, and develop a sense of stewardship of public lands. REACH's model integrates experiential learning, positive youth development, ecotherapy, and outdoor education principles to inspire leadership, academic success, and connections among refugee youth. Our mission is to inspire leadership, academic success, and connections among refugee youth through active dynamic learning outside the traditional classroom.