Club Outdoors is offered to members of the Boys and Girls Club of Larimer County. With our current partnership, members from the Fort Collins Club, Harmony Village Club, and Loveland-Pulliam Club meet weekly to connect to nearby nature!
Mission#
Our mission is to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards by offering a variety of outdoor experiences while incorporating tools for mental health wellness to the community of under-served youth at the Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County.
CLUB Values#
C: Create an environment where everyone feels welcomed, heard, and appreciated.
L: Learn how to leave places better than we found them and choose to do our best.
U: Unite together to work collectively and be inspired by each other in our actions.
B: Be respectful and open-minded to new people, places, and connections.
Goals#
- Provide a safe and free environment for Boys and Girls Club members to explore and connect to the natural world.
- Create opportunities for youth-led programming and leadership.
- Offer a space for well-being, mentorship, and relationship-building with youth and staff.
Outcomes#
- Mental health awareness
- Inclusivity
- Self-efficacy
- Place connection
- Environmental stewardship
- The Club Outdoor's outcomes will inspire the daily session plans and are incorporated each time Club Outdoors meets.