Imagine a young person’s first night under the stars, the thrill of reaching a mountaintop, or the quiet wonder of discovering a hidden creek. At BAWT, we train adults so they can safely guide these transformative outdoor experiences for youth. We also provide the gear and support they need, almost entirely for free, so cost is never a barrier. When you donate, you’re not just giving money - you’re giving the gift of adventure, confidence, and lifelong memories. Your support helps us continue a 25-year legacy of opening the outdoors to all youth.
Support Bay Area Wilderness Training in a way that works best for you! We accept donations through a variety of tax-smart methods thanks to our fiscal sponsor, Outdoors Empowered Network. Please indicate that your non-cash gift is for "Bay Area Wilderness Training".
Giving is an act of trust. The Bay Area is full of organizations doing important work to expand outdoor access and equity, and we’re proud to have your support at BAWT. This Giving Guide helps you make choices about your giving and encourages you to consider tax-smart ways to make your gift even more impactful.
Sleeping pads and sleeping bags are essential items for a good camping trip–and items that most youth in our community need to borrow.
Our volunteers generously gift their time to help us repair our gear each month, so we go through a lot of gear tape, sewing supplies, and more.
Maintaining our extensive, high-quality gear library takes financial resources to keep everything in tip-top shape as each piece of gear goes into and out of the field.
We make sure youth and educators have everything they need, from tents to sleeping systems to warm layers for a cozy night under the stars.
We provide educators with essential skills to take students camping in a safe, culturally-responsive environment.
Bay Area Wilderness Training (BAWT) is a project of Outdoors Empowered Network, a 501(c)(3) corporation. Tax ID number 46-4947644.
