Atabey Outdoors Junior Outdoor Mentor, Sydney, paddles as Atabey member Spirit closes her eyes and takes in the calm surroundings of Canyon Lake. #Leadership #Mindfulness

13-17 year old Black, Indigenous and Girls* of color interested in learning life and outdoor skills.

Who:

Outdoor Leadership Program where Junior Mentors learn teambuilding, leadership, mentoring and outdoor skills.

What:

Where:

Phoenix & Surrounding Areas

TBA

Jr. Outdoor Mentors are required to attend an orientation as well as an outdoor adventure One (1) Sunday a month. *They are also welcome to attend any other Atabey adventures they choose.

When:

* Anyone who identifies as Girl or Non-Binary. Our Priority is to serve the BIPOC community, however, Allies are welcome as long as they can demonstrate a commitment to our Mission & Vision.

At the end of the season all Jr. Outdoor Mentors will receive a certificate of completion.

Charlie and Angel , from Faye Gray Recreation Center in South Phoenix work together to inflate their kayak at Lake Kawanis in Tempe. #Teamwork is one of the skills Jr. Outdoor Mentors will learn.

Mentoring, at its core, guarantees young people that there is someone who cares about them, assures them they are not alone in dealing with day-to-day challenges, and makes them feel like they matter.

— Mentoring.org