blog – programs
April 29, 2021
May is Mental Health Awareness month, and we’re shining a light on how critical our programs are in equipping our youth with the skills, resources, and support they need to thrive.
April 7, 2021
Last fall, we weren’t sure how this winter season would look. Together, we focused on our youth. Our goal was to remain steadfast in supporting each participant every step of the way.
April 2, 2020
Reflections Across the Season, Part I April marks the close of our winter programs and although we are unable to…
March 30, 2020
NFL SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS INSPIRE SOS YOUTH AT SUMMIT AT SNOQUALMIE When kids are asked who their role models are,…
March 23, 2020
How To Get Outdoors During the COVID-19 Pandemic **Local advisories are changing by the hour, please check your local regulations…
March 16, 2020
SOS OUTREACH’S RESPONSE TO COVID-19 The situation is changing day-to-day, so we will continue to update this blog with new…
February 3, 2020
history in the making -2,005 SOS Kids On the slopes with SOS this week There is a simple joy…
January 15, 2020
The Power of Mentorship January is National Mentoring Month and we’re sharing stories that highlight how our mentors make a…
September 24, 2019
New Faces! Please join us in welcoming a few new faces to our incredible staff team! Elizabeth Williams has joined…
September 24, 2019
Alumni Spotlight: Meet Jaqueline Earlier this year, we put out an Alumni Survey to reconnect with some of our past…
September 11, 2019
Reflections from the field. Backpacking in yosemite By Amina Hughes, North Lake Tahoe Program Manager “Between every two pine trees…
August 21, 2019
Reflections From The Field: Building Relationships In The Outdoors By Brooke Carlsen, Eagle County Program Manager This past summer at…
June 19, 2019
Alumni Spotlight: Meet Austin Earlier this year, we put out an Alumni Survey to reconnect with some of our past…
May 5, 2019
Earlier this year, we put out an Alumni Survey to reconnect with some of our past participants. Let’s just say, we have…
May 1, 2019
This winter, SOS partnered with Vail Resorts mountains Heavenly, Northstar, Park City, Beaver Creek, and other corporate partners Loveland, Copper, and…
April 10, 2019
As we wrap up our 25th season, we celebrate the culmination of our mentoring programs with graduation ceremonies across our…
April 1, 2019
Last month, we put out an Alumni Survey to reconnect with some of our past participants. Let’s just say, we have been overwhelmed…
March 15, 2019
Meet North Lake Tahoe Junior Mentor, Isabella! Now in ninth grade, Isabella has been in SOS for seven years and…
January 31, 2019
As our participants gear up for the largest week of winter programs, we are humbled and inspired by the unbelievable…
November 10, 2018
This month kicks off winter program registration across SOS locations! This winter, over 3,500 youth across the country will experience…
September 4, 2018
As we enter our 25th year of changing the lives of youth, we take this moment to look back, celebrate,…
July 26, 2018
Staff Contributor, Scott Partan The success and impacts of our backpacking trips has been absolutely amazing this summer season. During…
June 5, 2018
SOS Staff Contributor, Joan Dieter Learn to Mountain Bike (LTMB) at Keystone was an amazing experience for both me and…
June 5, 2018
It was all smiles from the kids on the Colorado National Monument trips this May. Throughout the month, 6 elementary…
May 8, 2018
This month, we celebrate SOS University participant Jorge, a ninth-grade student in Park City, who was selected as Utah Student of…
May 1, 2018
Staff Contributor, Gillian Lane “Ok, where do I do go next?” asked 9-year-old Eduardo as he clung 15 feet up…
April 4, 2018
As the largest winter season in SOS Outreach’s 24-year history comes to a close, there is a lot to celebrate…
February 4, 2018
In the past month, SOS Outreach joined forces with Beaver Creek Resort and Copper Mountain to bring the first annual…
January 12, 2018
We caught up with SOS Outreach graduate, Travis to ask him about his experiences in SOS and the lessons he…
August 20, 2017
It’s not often that the opportunity to unplug from the hustle and bustle of life and connect with nature presents…
May 26, 2017
EAGLE AND SUMMIT COUNTIES, CO The mountains may be closing in Colorado, but for Colorado Masters students the season is far…
May 8, 2017
With a brief window between winter and summer programming, the SOS team is hard at work making final preparations for…
April 20, 2017
Throughout the year, SOS University Year 4 participants explore leadership through experiential exercises aimed at defining and understanding their own…
April 12, 2017
As the largest winter season in SOS Outreach’s history comes to a close, the organization is excited to announce that…
SOS Partners with Mt. Brighton to introduce the sports of skiing & snowboarding to Detroit area kids
February 2, 2017
MT. BRIGHTON, MI — Mt. Brighton announced today it will partner with the nationally acclaimed SOS Outreach organization for five…
February 1, 2017
DENVER, CO – The annual SnowSports Industries America (SIA) tradeshow is an opportunity for snowsports companies to showcase the styles,…
January 22, 2017
VAIL, CO – Winter brings along with it another season of SOS Outreach outdoor adventure-based leadership programming, providing at-risk youth in…
August 15, 2015
On Wednesday, August 12th, SOS Outreach held its inaugural Industry Day in Boulder, Colorado. A select group of 22 high…
July 20, 2015
Sara Henley is an AmeriCorps VISTA member with SOS. She recently joined our Masters students on their summer backpacking trip,…
June 5, 2015
Ever wonder what an SOS summer program looks like? Join us as we take a sneak peek into a Backyard…
June 1, 2015
Since its inception in 1993, SOS Outreach has expanded upwards and outwards to provide long-term programming for underserved youth. After…
May 5, 2015
Here at SOS, we value getting outside, and think it is especially important for kids. That’s why we kick off…