CURRENT PROGRAMS
OUtdoor equity program
Afuera Summer PROGRAMS w/ EFC
Afuera Summer PROGRAMS w/ EFC
We collaborate with ASCEND TK-8 in Oakland to help implement an OEP grant with Cal State Parks. Over the past three years, more than 600 students and families have camped on 45+ days of overnight school-based trips. This Spring will feature Family Forest Days and excursions to redwoods and parks.
Afuera Summer PROGRAMS w/ EFC
Afuera Summer PROGRAMS w/ EFC
Afuera Summer PROGRAMS w/ EFC
We partner with five Education for Change (EFC) Public Schools for outdoor trips during their summer academies. As part of the expanded learning opportunities programs, we help connect kids on field trips to nearby parks, beaches, museums and other outdoor locations.
OUtdoor Trip Leadership
Afuera Summer PROGRAMS w/ EFC
OUtdoor Trip Leadership
We support schools and nonprofits to help them design how to connect their learning and organizations outdoors. Recognizing the health and learning benefits from time spent outside, we help design and lead initiatives like school gardens, tree planting, and outdoor trip leadership.
The People
Board of Directors
Bernadette Pilar Zermeño, Treasurer
Curtis Yancy, Director
Laura Flaxman, DIrector
Perla Benitez, Director
Ruth Garcia, Director
Jeffrey M. Embleton, Secretary
Jeffrey W. Embleton, President
Youth Design Team
During the peak of the pandemic, we met monthly via zoom with high school students and graduates to consider what the future of school could be. This rockstar team created the what and how to take learning outdoors, consider the mental and physical health of young people, and find ways to connect to resources nearby in the community.
From MetWest, Oakland School for the Arts, Unity High, Cristo Rey and post-secondary programs, our design team that planted the original ideas, we'll always need to give credit to: Ariana Corona Ramos, Juan Rubio, Breanna Barboza, Ramses Moreno, Brianna Díaz, Ruth Garcia
Community Partners
This work is only done in community. We’re updating our partner list so that you can see the giant interdependent web of what it means to raise the next generation.
Unlock the Magic of Nature for Oakland's Youth!
Your contribution will enable us to support trips, gear and safety equipment and more for Oakland youth. We are very grateful for your generosity.