Snowtubing with Voices Against Violence
Hello all, my name is Ryan Prescott and I am a PULSE Fellow serving at Venture Outdoors. I have the pleasure of being an Outdoor Educator and Community Liaison which means I get to work with youth all over the city. I…
Six Tips for Leading Your First Outdoor Trip
Have you joined us on a Venture Outdoors outing? If so, you’ve met some of our fantastic Trip Leaders and assistants. Did you know the majority of these folks are volunteers? That’s right. If you are on a Venture Outdoors outing, more than…
Youth Talk About The Outdoors
4 Youth Explain What Being Outside Means to Them. Hey Students! What does being outside mean to you? So what does being outside mean to me? It means being aware of my surroundings and seeing how beautiful nature can be. Being outside brings me peace and harmony. I like going outside…
Books of Banff Reading List
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour has come and gone, but we can still relive the adventure and discover new stories through the books of the world’s most accomplished adventurers and writers. Some of you may know this, but the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World…
Eliseo Miciu captures Patagonia: “Land of the Wind”
The faraway Patagonia: “Land of the Wind” This is the story of a faraway land. Patagonia, referred to by many travelers as the tip of the Americas, is located in the south of Argentina. If you are unfamiliar with Patagonia, it is a region located 5,600 miles southwest of Pittsburgh…
Our students visited the Capitol Building and here’s their takeaway
On March 27, APOST organized ACTION DAY in Harrisburg. Over 100 youth and out-of-school-time staff and parents visited the state capital to meet with representatives and participate in a pep rally to bring more awareness to the importance of afterschool. Venture Outdoors had the privilege of bringing along five students from Manchester Academic…