About Us
Get to know more about Valor Outdoor Education.
Our Mission
Our Vision
Valor Outdoor was created to inspire and empower individuals—youth, teens, veterans, and adults—by teaching character development, life skills, and personal growth through the transformative power of outdoor education. We aim to create inclusive, supportive environments where participants can connect with nature, build resilience, discover their identities, and develop the virtues necessary to thrive in today’s world. Through outdoor activities such as backpacking, equestrian therapy, and survival skills, Valor Outdoor fosters healing, community, and leadership, ensuring that education and growth extend beyond the classroom into the great outdoors.
Valor Outdoor is a transformative program designed to equip youth, veterans, and adults with essential character traits and life skills by engaging them in outdoor education. By embracing the power of nature, Valor Outdoor provides both therapeutic and educational experiences to individuals from diverse backgrounds. This program has two key outreach areas: an after-school initiative for youth and teens, and a specialized program for adults, including veterans and survivors of sex trafficking.#adult
Youth & Teen Program
The youth and teen program focuses on helping participants discover their identity and develop core virtues through environmental ecology, wildlife biology, and the importance of healthy ecosystems. In addition to fostering a deeper connection to nature, this program is dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive space for the LGBTQ community, where young people can find support, navigate the complexities of gender identity, and build a sense of community and belonging amidst societal challenges. Through this experience, participants will not only learn valuable environmental knowledge but also gain insight into self-awareness, personal growth, and social responsibility.
Adult Program
The adult program targets veterans and survivors of sex trafficking, offering multi-day backpacking trips and other outdoor therapy experiences to facilitate healing, reintegration, and personal empowerment. By engaging in physical activities such as equestrian therapy, white-water rafting, bushcraft, survival skills, and fitness training, participants will gain tools for emotional resilience, self-discovery, and leadership. The focus is on embracing the outdoors as a therapeutic space for reflection, healing, and the development of new skills, illustrating that education and growth can take place beyond the traditional classroom setting.
Valor's Innovative Approach
Valor Outdoor’s innovative approach leverages nature’s transformative power to foster growth, strengthen character, and build community across generations. By providing opportunities for youth and adults alike to engage with the natural world, Valor Outdoor aims to empower individuals to live with greater purpose, confidence, and connection to themselves, others, and the environment.