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Y Camping and Adventure has been a foundational part of my life since I was two years old as a camper at family camp. I've cherished the opportunities that I've had to spend my summers outside in the Northwoods as a camper, leadership development program participant, and seasonal staff member. My love for Y Adventure has lead me to take on a full-time role on the Camping and Adventure team as the Director of Community Development and Inclusion.

Growing up, there weren't a lot of Latinx folks that looked like me in our camping spaces. It's been amazing to see the growth in representation in our camp spaces for folks of color, however, there is always work to be done as we continue to work towards making our spaces and programs as equitable and centered in belonging as possible. I'm proud of the work our team has accomplished so far in regards to equity and inclusion practices, philosophies, and systems change, and I see the need for increased funding to continue to support the work still to be done. Please read more below about our team, our mission, and a bit about what irons are in the fire! Thank you for taking the time to make it to this page, and if you donated, my sincerest thank you for your support! It takes a village to create communities of belonging, and I'm grateful you are a part of ours.

Mission: Y Adventure creates experiences that build confidence and community.
Commitment: We are committed to creating inclusive, accessible spaces that acknowledge shared history and nurture diverse communities.
Core Values: Caring, Equity, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility

- The Y Adventure team operates the largest cohort of camps in the world, at 17 different sites*, spread out across Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. 

- Our camping programs include Day Camps, Overnight Camps, Wilderness Camps, and Family Camps. Usually, the thought is that camps are just summer sites and programs. Y Adventure programs and camps run 365 days a year, and provide programming specific to each season.

- Y Adventure programming includes, but isn’t limited to: canoeing, backpacking, rock climbing, dog sledding, maple syrup harvesting and making, school group trips, challenge courses, youth triathalons, adventure races, scavenger hunts, cross country skiing, retreats, outdoor learning and education, and more!

- In 2023, Y Adventure served over 85,000 people, coming to our programming from the Twin Cities area, all around Minnesota and Western Wisconsin, as well as from many regions around the United States, and even globally.

- Y Adventure is fortunate to have many community partners, including schools, youth-serving non-profits, and environmental and conservation-based non-profits.

- Current equity and belonging initiatives include, but are not limited to: training and continued learning regarding equitable and socially-emotionally responsive risk and behavior management, Indigenous action and reconciliation work, the re-writing of outdoor learning program curriculum to include broader historical narratives, and building and site modifications to support inclusive spaces and increased access. 

*Y Adventure Camps and Programs: Adventure in the Neighborhood, Adventure Lab, Camp du Nord, Camp Icaghowan, Camp Ihduhapi, Camp Menogyn, Camp Northern Lights, Camp St. Croix, Camp Warren, Camp Widjiwagan, Day Camp Christmas Tree, Day Camp Gathering Pines, Day Camp Heritage, Day Camp Ihduhapi, Day Camp Manitou, Day Camp Oxbow, Day Camp Spring Lake, Day Camp Streefland, Day Croix.