Rising Together
July 6-12, 2026
Rising Together is designed specifically for youth of color in 9th- 12th grades to safely and collectively experience the healing capacity of the outdoors. The group will engage in a 7-day backpacking and climbing expedition.
Students explore concepts such as trust, social justice, identity, and leadership through activities designed for their age group. Living outdoors together provides the format and structure through which young people can develop the physical, emotional, and social tools that help them succeed on this course and also with their families, schools and other groups.
Youth will sleep in 4 person tents each night, and take turns cooking nutritious meals for each other. All this while learning the importance of Leave No Trace Ethics, and the connection between the natural world and people. Students will take on different leadership roles each day and guide the daily activities for their peers, with instructor support. Review the Course Description for more details.
Program Cost
We offer a range of sliding scale options to ensure that financial hardship is not a barrier to participation. When apply you will asked to indicate your household income and to pay at one of the following levels. These course fees contribute to our basic programs costs. We ask that families self-asses their circumstances and pay what they can. Payments can be made in 1 installment or in 3 monthly installments. Please find our tuition schedules and payment options HERE.
Fee waivers are available on a limited basis. Please contact keri@girlventures.org for support.