Las Vegas ICO gets kids out to beautiful places like Red Rocks. Underserved kids in northern Nevada
deserve the same opportunities. Reno ICO will do just that.
Inspiring Connections Outdoors (ICO), formerly Inner City Outings, is a community outreach program of the Sierra Club, dedicated to providing underserved urban youth the opportunity to discover the beauty of wild places, develop an appreciation for nature, acquire the skills to enjoy these places safely, and gain confidence and leadership skills they can use throughout life. Although there is a Las Vegas ICO group already providing these experiences, the Reno ICO group is just starting up.
A leadership group is forming and we need more folks willing to spend a few hours a month to get it going. No outings experience necessary! We are meeting once per month, virtually at this time. In addition to the Leadership Team, Reno ICO is looking for trip leaders and volunteers to guide youth from schools and agencies on day and weekend trips, which will include backpacking, snowshoeing, hiking, and rafting. Training and certification will be provided as needed.
“When we talk about Inspiring Connections Outdoors, we are really talking about connections with nature, connections with others, and forming our own internal social and emotional connections,” says Rob Schamberg, who is leading this startup.”That is the power of these trips.” Rob also says that this is true for the adults who are involved. He guarantees that the connections made through the Reno ICO Leadership Team, and among trip leaders, volunteers, and participants will be life-altering. He should know. He met his wife Suzy at an ICO River Guide Training 39 years ago!
Sign up here to join the ICO Reno Leadership Team or to become a trip leader or volunteer. You can also contact Rob directly at robschamberg@gmail.com.
Make a tax-deductible donation here to support Sierra Club's work launching the Reno ICO Chapter.
