Camping to Connect

03/12/2026

Working together toward belonging on the trails 🤝🥾🏔️

With the help of our partners at we were able to better empower the next generation to explore and enjoy the outdoors.

Check out the AllTrails 2025 Impact Report through the link in their bio to learn more about our work together and their contributions to the community through award funds to outdoor nonprofits, free resources for trail managers, and initiatives toward community empowerment.

02/05/2026

Join us at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science for an evening celebrating Black joy, belonging, and connection to the outdoors in Colorado.

The event features a screening of the award-winning short documentary Wood Hood, followed by a panel discussion with Colorado-based leaders shaping outdoor culture, history, workforce development, and access.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.campingtoconnect.com/upcoming-events/black-to-the-outdoors-dmns

11/14/2025

This is The Circle of Connection Outside. A place where young men can breathe, belong, and build brotherhood. Let’s step outside, together.
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08/07/2025

Smiles all around from the peak of the 3-Day Trek at 11,768 ft of elevation during the fjallravenofficial Classic USA 🥾 Huge thanks to the fjallraven_na team for believing in and partnering with Camping to Connect

06/23/2025

06/23/2025

When the van door slides open, it’s often met with hesitation. The young men inside step out cautiously.

12/20/2024

We’ve got MERCH! 🎉 Show your love for Camping to Connect with tees, hoodies, travel mugs, and more. Don’t miss our limited-edition “We Outside!” design by —a Dominican-American artist blending pop art with culture and bold vibes. 🌟 Shop now via the link in our bio!

10/21/2024

When we’re in nature and our guards are down, we get to talk it out, and hug it out. 💬🤗🌿⛺️

10/19/2024

We’re beyond excited to share that our Camping to Connect program was recently featured on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt! 🙌🏾✨

Camping to Connect, a youth program under the Young Masterminds Initiative nonprofit organization, was born out of a need to provide safe spaces where young men can clear their minds and build meaningful relationships; to be nurtured by nature; to transcend stereotypes and redefine what's possible.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible team, participants, sponsors, donors, and community partners. This wouldn’t be possible without you! 💚🙏🏾

Catch the feature and see how we’re making an impact. Visit campingtoconnect.org to learn more and find out how you can join us in transforming lives through the power of nature.

Let’s keep building this movement together! 🌍

10/05/2024

04/28/2024

Camping to Connect is excited to offer a series of outdoor experiences and opportunities for BIPOC young men living in Denver/Aurora, CO, ages 13-18, to learn about the healing power of nature in a spirit of fellowship and community building.

On Saturday, May 4, 2024, in partnership with Vibe Tribe Adventures, Kids Above Everything, we’ll embark on a Day Hike at Genesee Park that will allow us to explore and better understand our natural surroundings, strengthen observation skills, and help us learn about the value of perspective in the way we see the world and ourselves. Transportation to/from hiking trail will be provided.

Starting this month, thanks to a grant by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Camping to Connect is partnering with BIPOC-focused community organizations to offer a series of day hikes, camping weekends, wellness workshops and career panels for BIPOC young men living in Denver, Aurora, and Colorado Springs, CO.

Please click on the link below to learn more and register for the May 4th Day Hike at Genesee Park. Once enrolled, participants will be able to register for other programming, with info sessions to follow. Limited capacity. REGISTER TODAY!

Camping to Connect is partnering with the Vibe Tribe Adventures to offer a series of outdoor experiences and opportunities to learn the healing power of nature in a spirit of fellowship and community.