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 Frederick Douglass Academy II students for a weekend of camping, hiking, exploring, learning, bonding and overall FUN!
Date: September 23 to September 25, 2022
Location: Delaware Water Gap, in Blairstown, NJ,
Led by supportive adult men of color, students are taken out of their comfort zones to connect with each other and nature, and taught both outdoor and life skills that will positively impact their future. Our weekend-long trips:
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, campfire building, and more.
Teach participants about community values, teamwork, and personal responsibility.
Allow students to build a deep connection to the outdoors, and form brotherhood.
All necessary equipment, food and transportation will be provided. There are very limited spots available on a first come basis. Please register by September 13, 2022.
Once registered, join us on September 13th, at 6pm, for our pre-trip informational virtual meeting and conversation with the facilitators of this experience (Zoom link provided after registration).
Learn more about Camping to Connect here, and watch the trailer for Wood Hood, a short film that offers a window into our program;
About Wood Hood:
DeVaughn is a 15-year-old kid from New York City who loves skateboarding and craves a “quiet place” to escape the chaos of his home, the city, and the kids that steal from him. The film follows DeVaughn on a weekend-long group camping trip with Camping to Connect.
One leader states, “these kinds of conversations are rare for men that look like us.” As the film weaves between the city and the woods, a place that is unfamiliar and historically inaccessible to these kids, we witness the joy and growth that is possible when kids have an opportunity to find that “quiet place.”