200+
5th to 9th graders participating
328
after-school outings
9
partner organizations
OAC Program
Adventuring in Virginia's Green Spaces
The Outdoor Adventure Clubs program works with over 200 middle school students in Richmond City. Participants learn a mix of soft and hard skills including geocaching, biking, firebuilding, mindfulness & meditation, river safety, and more. Through these activities, the OAC program helps students to feel a greater sense of comfort and belonging in venturing outdoors, and encourages youth to engage in outdoor activities in the future.
OAC Partners
Blue Sky Fund provides Outdoor Adventure Club programming at no cost to schools and students at 9 partner locations.
- NextUp - MLK STEM Academy
- NextUp - Henderson STEM Academy
- NextUp - Boushall
- NextUp - River City
- NextUp - Lucille Brown
- NextUp - Albert Hill
- MLK Boys and Girls Club
- Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club
- Anna Julia Cooper School - 5th Grade
Locations Visited
During the last school year, our OAC participants visited over 45 locations! This included the James River Park System, Virginia State Parks, and so many more.