We are active with 'Chicago Voyagers' a non-profit organization that helps guide youths on their journey by providing outdoor, environmental activities that offer positive, developmental experiences to help groups change the lives of at risk youth.
We help teach them: interpersonal relationships, responsibility, self-empowerment, achievement, values, and service to the community. All while having fun, improving health and showing them the alternatives to the couch, gangs and violence.
Each youth has potential; and they only need guidance and support to grow into successful, healthy adults.
Half and full day cycling, canoeing, skiing and team building exercises; along with overnight and weekend camping and canoe trips are mixed with positive character development programs and team building exercises and games.
All while having fun!
"The program provides a forum for the development of teamwork. It also gives the youth a chance to learn more about nature." - Steve Kim, East Village Youth
"Chicago Voyagers helps our youth in a tremendous way. Outings such as this encourage our youth to step out of their comfort zone, try something new, appreciate nature, appreciate what they have and interact with other youth in a healthy and encouraging manner." - Jorge de Leon, Addison Trail High School CIMA program
"You guys are totally awesome! What a selfless act! Thank you for giving the kids the BEST outing of the year. They are still talking about it. Great job and sincerely, THANK YOU." - Chad, Family and Youth Services Bureau
"We would like to thank you again for your hard work and dedication in working with at-risk youth. We look forward to working with you again in the future." - Family and Youth Services Bureau youth worker
To learn more about Chicago Voyagers and Trips for Kids visit their website by clicking on the logo.
Canoe trip ~ May 2012
Canoe trip ~ May 2012
Briefing before the rescue drill.
A sunny smile on a sunny day!
Instruction from a volunteer.
Ski trip ~ February 2012
Top of the hill(!)
Taking a breather.
Team building games!
Canoe trip ~ July 2011
Cycle ride ~ June 2010
Making sure everyone stays together.
Minor technical problems don't discouage us!
A well deserved break in the shade.
"What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others." ~ Pericles 495 - 429BC
