Pam & George Wendt Foundation

Pam & George Wendt Foundation The Pam & George Wendt Foundation provides one-day educational river rafting and outdoor adventure experiences for youth on rivers throughout the West.

Contact us now to learn more about our exciting educational outdoor adventures. The Pam & George Wendt Foundation aims to provide youth the opportunity to immerse themselves in the outdoors. They will be guided down local rivers by experts, while stopping at educational stations along the way. They will be exposed to Native American and Gold Rush history and cultural experiences. They will examine

the need for conservation efforts, and act as eco-friendly stewards, promoting the health and wellness of rivers, land, and the diversity of animal and plant life. They will be presented with new ideas about vocational training and opportunities that may guide them toward new and exciting educational and career objectives. They will be provided with healthy snacks and fitness opportunities, which accompany river rafting and hiking, in an effort to promote healthier lifestyle choices.

11/12/2025
We're proud of what we accomplished in 2023. Over 280 free and reduced trips for youth and young adults!
02/16/2024

We're proud of what we accomplished in 2023. Over 280 free and reduced trips for youth and young adults!

Long known for environmental stewardship and, more recently, for fostering diversity in outdoor recreation, OARS stepped up again in 2023.

11/30/2023
⌛️LAST CALL! ⌛️The application for a scholarship to OARS whitewater guide schools in California and Utah closes TODAY (F...
02/19/2023

⌛️LAST CALL! ⌛️The application for a scholarship to OARS whitewater guide schools in California and Utah closes TODAY (Feb. 19) Link >>
https://forms.gle/ouMSrNUogXgtQVGQA

The scholarship covers tuition for either spring session as well as a gear stipend sponsored by NRS upon completion of the guide school. All OARS whitewater rafting guide school programs are taught by our professional river guides who have formal swiftwater rescue training and extensive backgrounds in leading whitewater rafting trips. No experience is necessary to attend guide school!

📸: Dylan Silver & Andrew Miller

Just a couple weeks left to apply for the Pam & George Wendt Foundation Whitewater Guide School Scholarship >> https://f...
02/03/2023

Just a couple weeks left to apply for the Pam & George Wendt Foundation Whitewater Guide School Scholarship >> https://forms.gle/Mxe3sQV2xGGhb1cd8 ⏳⏳⏳ Deadline is February 19, 2023.

Why would someone want to go to guide school? Here’s how Jess Wallstrom, OARS California regional manager explains it, “Guide school is a full-immersion course with the river as our moving classroom. Participants will learn from many of our top crew members who are excited to share their extensive experience on-river. During guide school, students swim, paddle, push their limits and come away with new skills that will stay with them for life.”

🎬Tune in to our Youtube channel next week for the premier episode in our Guide School video series! We’ll take a behind the scenes look at what it takes to get through the demanding whitewater instruction.

ℹ️More about the OARS California Whitewater Guide School>>
https://www.oars.com/adventures/california-whitewater-guide-school/

ℹ️More about the OARS Dinosaur (Utah) Whitewater Guide School>>
https://www.oars.com/adventures/dinosaur-whitewater-guide-school/

📸: Andrew Miller + Dylan Silver

The application for our 2023 whitewater guide school scholarship is now open! If you're considering work as a river guid...
01/16/2023

The application for our 2023 whitewater guide school scholarship is now open! If you're considering work as a river guide and need financial assistance for training, check out the link below. We have 2023 guide schools in both California and Utah. The deadline to apply is Feb. 19, 2023. >>https://buff.ly/3CPYrhl
📸: Dylan Silver and Max Hamann

A huge THANK YOU to all the guests and supporters who've made 2022 an amazing year! Here's a roundup of the many great t...
12/24/2022

A huge THANK YOU to all the guests and supporters who've made 2022 an amazing year! Here's a roundup of the many great things we were able to accomplish with your help.

In 2022, OARS donated thousands to to support conservation and provide access to rivers for those who need it most.

The application for our 2023 Whitewater Guide School Scholarship is live! If you're looking for an opportunity to get st...
12/23/2022

The application for our 2023 Whitewater Guide School Scholarship is live! If you're looking for an opportunity to get started as a professional river guide and you have financial need, learn more and apply at the link >> https://buff.ly/3hMhtxR

Named for OARS’ founders, the Pam & George Wendt Foundation is one of the largest non-profits devoted to getting under-r...
11/29/2022

Named for OARS’ founders, the Pam & George Wendt Foundation is one of the largest non-profits devoted to getting under-resourced youth and young adults out on the river. In 2022, the foundation donated over 300 one-day trips on the South Fork of the American River, the Rogue River and the Colorado River as well as three fully funded scholarships to our guide schools in California and Utah. Since 2015, we’ve connected over 2,500 young people throughout the West to rivers. If you’re interested in increasing access to the outdoors, please consider a donation to the Pam & George Wendt Foundation this Giving Tuesday >> https://buff.ly/3AQjEqj

The numbers are in! We were able to raise $4800 for our friends at Justice Outside. Their work making sure the outdoors ...
08/29/2022

The numbers are in! We were able to raise $4800 for our friends at Justice Outside. Their work making sure the outdoors are accessible to everyone is important to us, and we're proud of this partnership. Hit the link to learn more about what they do 👉 https://justiceoutside.org/

We're looking forward to hanging with our friends at Sierra Nevada for a day on the South Fork of the American River! Jo...
06/30/2022

We're looking forward to hanging with our friends at Sierra Nevada for a day on the South Fork of the American River! Join us July 23 for rafting and dinner (with beers, of course!). For every person that joins us, Sierra Nevada will donate $20 to the Pam & George Wendt Foundation. Hit the link below to register 👇

Raft the fun Class III South Fork American River and then join Sierra Nevada Brewery Co for dinner and freshies at the American River Outpost in Lotus, CA

Guides are the heart and soul of the river community. They’re used to supporting others, but sometimes they need support...
06/03/2022

Guides are the heart and soul of the river community. They’re used to supporting others, but sometimes they need support too. Give back to guides and support the important work of The Redside Foundation with purchase of limited edition artist-series items from NRS and Chums Hats, tees, wallets, eyewear retainers—all items feature original guide-made artwork from Heidi Messner and HBS Artworks

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PO Box 1355
Angels Camp, CA
95222

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