Outdoors for All

Explore Nature, Discover your strength.

The outdoors is for everyone, a place to grow, build confidence, and create lasting memories. Through Outdoors for All, young people are invited to explore new adventures, connect with nature, form meaningful friendships, and discover the strength they already carry within themselves.

Experience The Outdoors, Discover Connections.

Funded by the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA), we enable youth to adventure, make new friends, and build confidence while enjoying natural spaces. Our program removes barriers so all young people, regardless of where they live or their background, can connect with nature, stay active, and feel a sense of belonging. Together, we create outdoor experiences that inspire growth, friendship, and fun.

“Voices from the Outdoors”

Yosemite National Park Adventure. From August 4–7, over 25 youth and staff spent four days camping, team building, and hiking breathtaking trails like Carlon Falls, Lower Yosemite Falls, and El Capitan Meadows. Campfire activities and shared meals helped youth practice leadership, take responsibility, and support one another in the outdoors.

Our Stories, Our Adventures:

  • “This was my first time camping, and I’ll never forget how it felt to reach the waterfall with my friends. I felt stronger and more confident."

  • "I never thought I could hike so far. When we got to the top, I felt like I could do anything."

  • “Helping set up camp and prepare meals showed me how resilient and resourceful these youth are.”

  • “I came to help, but I left inspired. Their energy and joy made me feel grateful.”

  • “Teamwork was everywhere from setting up tents to hiking side by side. Everyone stepped up.”

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  • “The campfire was my favorite part, it felt cozy and fun to be together.”

“This is How We Do It”

“Being outdoors is more than just fresh air—it’s about adventure, making friends, and discovering what you’re capable of. As Program Coordinator for Outdoors for All, I love helping youth experience that sense of joy and confidence in nature.”

Isabela Saavedra, Program Coordinator

Eden Youth Outdoors for All

Another community access project through the Natural Resources Agency to improve youth access to natural and cultural resources.

GAVIN NEWSOM, GOVERNOR 

Wade Crowfoot, Secretary for Natural Resources

Contact us

Isabela Saavedra
Program Coordinator

Address
680 W Tennyson Rd
Hayward, CA 94541

Phone
(510) 887-1146