Austin Hendricks's Contact Details

Austin Hendricks's Company Details

Lasting Adventures

Groveland, CA, US • 20 - 49 Employees
Recreational Services

Lasting Adventures, Inc. is a recognized 501 (c) (3) public benefit nonprofit with a specific purpose of: through safe outdoor experiences, to provide positive youth development and educational opportunities to the general public; and to provide charitable assistance for participation in such opportunities to otherwise disadvantaged youth. Since 1997 our program has introduced thousands of youth to nature and the wilderness experience through Adventure Based Programming. Our top-rated Guide Service (Day Hikes and Backpacking trips) helps fund our youth program. Whether a participant on one of our youth summer camps, or a client on one of our fully-outfitted guided backpacking adventures, our mission is to increase one's connection with the outside world through adventures that are are sure to last a lifetime! On our youth program our objectives include using the natural environment and outdoor activities to teach participants the necessary skills and attitudes for living successful lives. Through safe risk taking and Adventure Based Programming, participants will be challenged to improve their sense of self-esteem, self-worth, and self-confidence. Along with creating lasting memories, it is our goal that participants will finish this adventure with a greater knowledge of themselves, the world, and the environment around them. The objectives of the Lasting Adventures youth programs include: * Increasing personal confidence through activities that give physical and emotional challenge. * Developing behaviors and character skills that include integrity, honesty, responsibility, respect, compassion, and self-discipline. * Providing experiences in leadership and group problem solving techniques. * Having fun and developing lasting relationships and great memories! * Additional outcomes of this adventure will include: backpacking skills, back country ethics, and environmental awareness.