We at Young Masterminds Initiative are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our journey towards inclusivity and empowerment in the great outdoors. We are the proud recipients of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Outdoor Equity Grant, a testament to our unwavering commitment to making nature's wonders accessible to all through our Camping to Connect outdoor mentorship program.

Continuing its annual tradition of recognizing leaders dedicated to increasing youth access to recreation opportunities, the National Recreation Foundation (NRF) recently announced Manny Almonte as the recipient of its 2023 Robert W. Crawford Prize.

Having camped only once before (the previous month with C2C lol), who knew that I (and my kids) would enjoy it as much as we did! It has now become a talking point for us, and we can’t wait to venture on camping and hiking trips on our own.