Grand Canyon Youth

Grand Canyon Youth Grand Canyon Youth (GCY) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Flagstaff, AZ, serving youth since 1998.
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Mission: Grand Canyon Youth offers educational outdoor expeditions that connect young people to the transformative power of the rivers and canyons of the Southwest. Vision: We envision a diverse and equitable world where all youth are empowered to live with purpose while discovering and caring for self, community, and the natural world. GCY offers a variety of expeditions, including 1-day kayaking

trips on the Verde River, multi-day rafting trips on the San Juan River, and multi-week expeditions on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. We work hard fundraising year-round to keep our expedition costs low, and because we believe that cost should never be a barrier to participation, we offer additional direct financial aid. Check out our website to learn more about our nonprofit: www.gcyouth.org

On many of our summer expeditions, we offer on-river scrapbooking opportunities that give youth a way to record and conn...
09/04/2026

On many of our summer expeditions, we offer on-river scrapbooking opportunities that give youth a way to record and connect with all that happens on a GCY trip in real time.

These were some pages that came back from Grand Discovery and Yavapai Apache expeditions. Great work!

GCY's newest annual impact report is available!Check it out on our website: https://gcyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/...
09/02/2026

GCY's newest annual impact report is available!

Check it out on our website:https://gcyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/GCY26_AnnualReport_060826_SCREEN.pdf

Grand Canyon Youth (GCY) is excited to announce an opening for the position of Logistics Manager.As Logistics Manager, y...
08/28/2026

Grand Canyon Youth (GCY) is excited to announce an opening for the position of Logistics Manager.

As Logistics Manager, you'll be the engine behind GCY's operations — keeping our warehouse, fleet, and facilities running smoothly so that every expedition launches on time and every participant has what they need to succeed on the river. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who thrives on variety and takes pride in a job done right.

Apply by September 30th, with an anticipated start date in November 2026.

The full job description can be found at gcyouth.org.

End-of-season stats are in! Youth on river - 810Trips completed - 63Youth days outside - 3,868Thanks to everyone who hel...
08/26/2026

End-of-season stats are in!

Youth on river - 810
Trips completed - 63
Youth days outside - 3,868

Thanks to everyone who helped our 2026 season be such a success; we are already planning for next year!

What a fun Flagstaff event! Yay for writers and rivers!
08/25/2026

What a fun Flagstaff event! Yay for writers and rivers!

08/25/2026

Thank you for collaborating on this wonderful trip! And great video!

Save the Date! October 17th!Join us for an evening of river storytelling themed around belonging on Saturday, October 17...
08/24/2026

Save the Date! October 17th!

Join us for an evening of river storytelling themed around belonging on Saturday, October 17th, at Coconino Center for the Arts.

We hope to see you there!

Surrounded by beautiful walls and friends! Doesn't get any better!
08/22/2026

Surrounded by beautiful walls and friends!

Doesn't get any better!

Salmon night! Yum!What's your favorite meal on the river?
08/19/2026

Salmon night! Yum!

What's your favorite meal on the river?

Address

2131 N 1st Street
Flagstaff, AZ
86004

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 12am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19287737921

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