Outdoor Girls

OUTDOOR G.I.R.L.S. (Girls Immigrant Refugee Leadership Series) is designed for refugee, immigrant, and newcomer girls and youth that feel more comfortable in female spaces.

Over the course of a semester, our socio-emotional, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive curriculum aims to cultivate a sense of belonging.

Our Goals

To support participants in feeling a sense of connection and belonging to each other and their new community.

We do this by:

  • Fostering identity-based conversations games, and activities
  • Navigating being third culture kids
  • Having a safe space to share their feelings and journeys as they integrate in the US

To offer participants opportunities to get outside and become familiar with outdoor spaces.

We do this by:

  • Taking participants on day-long outings
  • Facilitating outdoor based activities such as hiking, rock climbing, and more
  • Exploring the ways different cultures connect to land 

Our 5 Agreements

We stay as a group

We take care of our own minds and bodies

We respect and support one another

We respect and protect nature

We look for the best in ourselves and others

Program Structure

Our free groups are run as semester-long programs, through schools and other community organizations.

Groups meet for a 1-1.5 hours once a week during or after school and once a month for a day long outing. Our longer outings take place during the school day or on weekends.

This model offers girls the chance to learn about themselves and each other through a variety of activities.

We support each of the girls in applying what they learn and experience each week to their everyday life– both at home and at school.

All Outdoor GIRLS programs include:

  • Transportation during outing days from the school or community organization 
  • Water, snacks and culturally appropriate lunches for outings 
  • Interpretation support
  • Any gear needed– including warm layers and shoes 

If you are interested in partnering to bring this program to your school/organization email youthprograms@womenswilderness.org

Field Trips Can Include

Nature walks and hikes

Going to a park or open space

Indoor or outdoor rock climbing

Visiting equine centers and horseback riding

Winter activities like snowshoeing, ice skating, and skiing

Visiting iconic Colorado Locations (Chautauqua, Red Rocks, Denver Zoo, etc)

Where We Are

We currently partner with the following school districts:

  • Aurora Public Schools
  • Denver Public Schools
  • Adams 12 Five Stars Schools
"I love Outdoor GIRLS! It's the most fun program I've ever been in!"
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"Coming to Outdoor GIRLS makes my day better. I like the community feel."
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"I like being with other girls doing brave things."
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"Makes me feel confident, bigger and stronger!"
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