Teens To Trails

Life Happens Outside Challenge: Maine middle school students are challenged to spend as many minutes outside as they can for a week in May. All outdoor activity counts! Winning schools earn cash to invest in more outdoor programs, as well as copious PR to draw attention to the benefits of time spent outside. Results: Students feel that they have more agency and more positive connections with peers. Teachers see fewer disciplinary challenges.

Sara's Scholarship: This is an investment in a teen's connection to the outdoors. This award is what started Teens to Trails and continues 17 years later to provide an immersive summer leadership experience for 2-3 teens, offered in partnership with some of Maine's best expedition camps.