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"I can develop minds in a classroom but I can only work on spirit, soul, and character in the woods." – Elementary School Teacher, |
What is Inner City Outings? Inner City Outings (ICO) demonstrates the Sierra Club's ability to bring its message of environmental stewardship into urban communities. Sierra Club volunteer outings leaders recognize that many youth growing up in urban environments have little or no access to nature due to lack of income, awareness, and skills. In close to 50 cities in the United States, dedicated ICO volunteers take youth who would not otherwise have access to the outdoors on safe and fun wilderness excursions. Many of these youth have never been outside their immediate neighborhoods, let alone into wilderness places. Every year, we introduce approximately 12,000 young people to the wonders of nature through our nearly 800 outings and service projects - from kayaking in Florida, to backpacking in California, to tree-planting in Pennsylvania. Many ICO participants credit the program with helping them to succeed in school and work toward personal goals. Back to Sierra Club Outings main Up to TopHOME | Email Signup | About Us | Contact Us | Terms of Use | © 2008 Sierra Club |
