Camping to Connect, a mentorship program that uses outdoor recreation and nature immersion to address the diverse issues faced by young men of color, is happy to invite you to a day hike experience on The Brother and Sisters Trail.
On Saturday, August 23, 2025, we’ll embark on a hike that will allow us to explore and better understand our natural surroundings, strengthen observation skills, and help us see another part of the world right before our eyes. You MUST REGISTER to participate, as we have limited spots available.
Transportation and hiking boots will be provided.
Location & Schedule
Departure Time: 9:00 am
Return Time: 2:00 pm
Meeting/Drop Off Location: Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy, Denver, CO 80010
Hike Location: The Brother and Sisters Loop Trail, 30357 Buffalo Park Road, Evergreen, CO, 80439
Transportation will be provided.
You will be able to make multiple selections for event dates while registering, including anything labeld “General Participant” this Summer. Please register today!
Trail information
We will be hiking 3.9 miles on the The Brother and Sisters Loop.
What to bring
2 Water bottles
Snacks
Fruit (banana or apples preferred)
Sandwich in a sealable bag
Backpack
Windbreaker, vest, fleece or lightweight jacket appropriate for the weather.
Camping to Connect’s programming is designed to:
Build emotional self-awareness and confidence.
Offer students support and mentorship..
Promote effective communication, leadership, and group development skills.
Instruct students in basic outdoor skills such as trail navigation, bird watching, and more.
Teach participants about community values, teamwork, and personal responsibility.
Allow students to build a deep connection to the outdoors, and form brotherhood.
Camping to Connect (“C2C”) is a BIPOC-led experiential mentorship program that uses outdoor recreation and nature immersion to address the diverse issues faced by young men of color in America’s cities—from mental health to healthy masculinity.
We provide young men of color with a safe space for meaningful conversations, connecting them with nature, their peers, and dedicated mentors. Our leadership reflects the backgrounds of our youth participants, fostering a vital paradigm shift in their self-perception and understanding of their place in the world.