Adventure for a Lifetieme
In 2011, Ascend started the Adventure for a lifetime program, (AFL), to reach out to under-served and under-priviledge youth. The program has grown to be Ascend's primary focus. Since 2011 we have served over 1200 people through AFL at no cost to participants. We have recived the Community Outdoor Outreach Program Grant from Texas Parks and Wildlife 6 times since 2011. This grant and other gracious donations have allowed us to introduce under-served children and youth to Texas State Parks, and help them to engage in fun and rewarding outdoor activities they would not have been able to otherwise.
THE NEED FOR DIVERSITY IN THE OUTDOORS
Visitors to National Parks are made up 88-95% white, 1% African American, 4-6% Hispanic
Barriers to participation in the outdoors include:
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accessibility and access
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early childhood experiences
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cultural factors
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discrimination
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historical trauma and concerns for physical safety
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GROUPS WE HAVE SERVED THROUGH ADVENTURE FOR A LIFETIME
