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But access to the outdoors is far from universal. That's why BAWT aims to decrease barriers to access by training youth workers and educators on the essential skills to take youth in their communities outdoors, and then providing those leaders with all the gear they need to provide transformative outdoor experiences.
Social justice and equity • Environmental stewardship • Community empowerment
Organizational Culture, Governance, Gear Library, Programming & Instructor Development Initiatives
“My favorite part was the night hike because it was fun. it was peaceful and quiet and you could hear nature.”
ELIANY, BAWT-SUPPORTED PROGRAM PARTICIPANT
“I learned that I really like nature. I changed because I became more responsible. Here, there’s a bunch of good energy, because there’s nothing bad going on, there’s no gunshots – nothing but good old Nature.”
-6TH GRADER, ASCEND MIDDLE SCHOOL
DISCOVERY SESSIONS ARE INFORMATIONAL AND INSPIRATIONAL ORIENTATIONS TO BAWT. THEY ARE A GREAT WAY TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT WE DO, GET A TOUR OF OUR GEAR LIBRARY, AND FIND OUT HOW TO GET INVOLVED.
