SOS Outreach International

A nonprofit building character in youth through outdoor adventure

SOS Program Offerings

SOS programs offer a value-based leadership curriculum that enhances the experiences of youth by promoting self-respect, positive relationships, social skills, and positive values all while participating in an outdoor adventure sport.
 

2011-2012 Program Results

Total Program Days: 20,530

Total Youth Served: 5,003

Total Youth in Winter Programs: 3,769

Total Youth in Summer Programs: 1,234

Total Youth in Year-Round: 352

Participating Mountain Resorts: 35

 

  • Adventure is a one day or two day programs that focus on learning SOS’s core-value curriculum and exposing youth to a new sport or experience. The goal of the Adventure programs is to transition students into SOS’s multi-year programs.

                Adventure programs include: SnowCore

  • Academy programs are multi-day programs in which a new SOS Core Value is introduced each day and coupled with an outdoor activity.  Academy programs empower students by making concrete connections between their outdoor activity and the meaning of the SOS Core Values. 

                Academy programs include: Hut TripsLearn to RideBackyard Adventures

  • University programs require students to commit to a four-year program, with each year offering an increased commitment to leadership training, community service, and personal growth. Graduates of the University program are invited to continue with SOS as Junior Sherpas. These students act as peer mentors to the current SOS University program students.

               University programs include: Winter UniversityJr. Sherpas

  • Masters program is an extension of the University program that provides a continuous curriculum for participants across both the winter and the summer.  Year-round programs create a more intense impact in the youth served. Youth participate in up to 30 days of activity with a mentor each year, including outdoor sports, service learning, and leadership development.

               Masters programs include: Introduction to Outdoor Recreation and Camping,

               Introduction to Backpacking and Wilderness TravelWilderness Expedition,

               Outdoor Leadership ExpeditionWinter UniversityJr. Sherpas

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