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ARC links wilderness to academics, adventure to leadership, identity to literacy and confidence to a

Since 2004, ARC has supported youth in developing skills in literacy, leadership, and life. ARC is a youth development and outdoor education nonprofit dedicated to offering an immersive, multi-year program progression that increases access to four goal areas: literacy development, outdoor experiences, leadership development, and community building for rural, low-income, and English Learner high sc

hool students. We work with students who are often underrepresented in higher education and the outdoors. Through ARC’s programming, they build positive social and cooperative skills, strengthen academic performance, learn about environmental stewardship, and become more engaged members of their communities. Through immersive summer courses and academic-year engagement, ARC helps students amplify their voices, develop resilience, and cultivate a deep connection to their communities and the natural world. Youth graduate from our programs ready to lead, equipped with communication skills, confidence, environmental stewardship values, and strengthened pathways to postsecondary success.

05/07/2026

Out here, something powerful happens. 🏔️

We discover our voice. Build confidence, community, leadership, and connection. Not only with the outdoors, but with ourselves, through literacy, and each other.

Come build meaningful connections in the outdoors with us! Whether you join as a student, mentor, volunteer, or supporter. You belong here! 💙💛

Thank you for featuring us in your Trailblazer Newsletter this month!!

04/17/2026

We’re hiring a Director of Development!

Join ARC and help lead the strategy behind our fundraising, donor relationships, and storytelling while supporting our mission to empower underserved youth through transformational literacy, leadership, and outdoor experiences.

• Generous PTO + benefits
• Remote (CA-based) with some travel
• Full-time

If you’re passionate about building community and driving impact, this role is for you.

Link in bio to learn more & apply

04/14/2026

Thank you, Sarah, for your seventeen years of commitment, leadership, and love for this work. We are endlessly grateful and wish you the very best on your next adventure, we love you! 💙💛

Please help us wish her the best on her next adventure!

03/30/2026

Adventure. Learning. Community.

Summer Course Applications are now open, and we are looking for motivated California high school students who are ready to challenge themselves, try new things, and grow this summer.

Students in our programs go backpacking, participate in adventure activities like rock climbing or rafting, complete writing and creative projects, build leadership skills, and become part of a supportive community.

We offer:
• Immersive Course (June 29 – Aug 1)
• Stepping Stone A (June 23 – July 3)
• Stepping Stone B (July 8 – July 18)

Our programs are offered on a sliding scale, and most students pay less than $100. We provide gear, food, and transportation, and full scholarships are available.

We especially encourage first-generation students, English-language learners, and students who are ready for a transformational summer to apply.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and spots fill quickly, so apply early!

03/27/2026

Growth happens on the trail, in conversation, and in moments of challenge.
Learning happens through experience, reflection, and community.
Exploration happens when we step into the outdoors and into ourselves.
Leadership happens when young people discover their voice.
Stewardship happens when we learn to care for the land and for each other.

This is the heart of our work. If you’ve been looking for a sign to apply for our summer program, this is it.
Link in bio.
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El crecimiento ocurre en el sendero, en la conversación y en los momentos de desafío.
El aprendizaje ocurre a través de la experiencia, la reflexión y la comunidad.
La exploración ocurre cuando nos adentramos en la naturaleza y en nuestro propio interior.
El liderazgo ocurre cuando los jóvenes descubren su propia voz.
La custodia ocurre cuando aprendemos a cuidar de la tierra y de los demás.

Este es el corazón de nuestro trabajo. Si has estado buscando una señal para postularte a nuestro programa de verano, esta es.
Enlace en la biografía.

02/23/2026

We’re excited to share that ARC is the nonprofit beneficiary of the Alaskan Open Snow Golf Tournament at Tahoe SNOWFEST this year on Saturday, March 7th! ⛳️❄

If you are looking for another fun way to support ARC, gather your friends to form a team and register for the Alaskan Open Snow Golf Tournament. All proceeds go to ARC!

Tahoe SNOWFEST | Feb 26 – March 8 ❄
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Nos complace anunciar que ARC es la organización beneficiaria del Torneo Abierto de Golf en Tahoe SNOWFEST este año, el sábado 7 de marzo. ⛳️❄

Si buscas otra forma divertida de apoyar a ARC, reúne a tus amigos para formar un equipo e inscríbete en el Torneo Abierto de Golf sobre Nieve de Alaska. ¡Todo lo recaudado se destinará a ARC!

02/12/2026

We’re honored to host Círculo de Conexión with ARC board member, Isela Cueva Rizzi, MFT

A space to gather, ground, reflect, release, and celebrate our Latinidad. Together. These drop-in sessions are open to ARC alumni, and the circle will gently evolve as we listen to what’s needed.

Healing is our birthright. And we don’t have to do it alone.

The RSVP Form is linked in our bio!
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Nos honra ser parte del Círculo de Conexión con Isela Cueva Rizzi, MFT, miembro de la junta directiva de ARC.
Un espacio para reunirnos, conectar con la realidad, reflexionar, liberarnos y celebrar nuestra latinidad. Juntos. Estas sesiones sin cita previa están abiertas a exalumnos de ARC, y el círculo evolucionará gradualmente a medida que escuchemos sus necesidades.

Sanar es nuestro derecho de nacimiento. Y no tenemos que hacerlo solos.

¡Para registrarse, la forma está en nuestra biografía de esta página!

01/26/2026

Just another marmot monday ⛰️🦫✨

01/22/2026

Good news worth sharing 🤩
All donations are still being matched through the end of this month!

We're $7,000 away from reaching our goal to raise $50,000 by the end of this month. Your gift today will be doubled! Thank you for showing up for our students and our community, this month and always!
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Buenas noticias! Todas las donaciones se siguen duplicando hasta finales de este mes!

Nos faltan solo $7,000 para alcanzar nuestra meta de recaudar $50,000 antes de que termine el mes. ¡Tu donación de hoy se duplicará! Gracias por tu apoyo a nuestros estudiantes y a nuestra comunidad, este mes y siempre.

12/11/2025

ARC-tually… we miss you!

Join us for our ARC Zoom Holiday Party on Dec 18, 7:00–8:15PM. Raffles, small-group chats, reflections, it’s a tradition worth celebrating.

RSVP and let’s reconnect! Link in our bio!

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PO Box 3208
Truckee, CA
96160

Website

http://www.adventureriskchallenge.org/

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