05/08/2026
Back to Earth x YouthAlive!
Two long standing Bay Area Non - Profit organizations are joining hands in creating, cultivating, and offering a unique offering 🔥
Back to Earth’s WILD Scholars Program and YouthAlive’s Violence Interrupter Team have come together to offer a 7 day transformative backpacking trip this summer, specifically for the young men of Oakland, CA
This special opportunity is for young men between the ages of 14-18!
We are offering a trip limited to 12 spots on a 7 day summer backpacking trip into Tahoe National Forest for FREE
Each of the 12 participants will receive a FULL - WILD Scholarship - that means that everything is fully funded and provided 💯
Meaning!
Registration cost ($2700 value), food, gear, transportation, pre trip mentoring, & post season celebration are all included!
All you have to do is come to the info session - go through a small application process and say YES to the opportunity 🪶
We are so excited about this collaboration and we want to let you know how to learn more!
Back to Earth’s commitment to expanding equity and access in outdoor education—ensuring that transformative experiences in nature are available to all young people, regardless of background….AND… YouthAlive’s mission, to break the cycle of violence, heal trauma, and uplift a thriving community of leaders, to save lives in Oakland and beyond, is a powerful collaboration and we are so excited about it!
PLEASE join us for the next and final INFO SESSION May 20th in Oakland
Come learn about YouthAlive, Back to Earth, and everything you need to know about this opportunity and our organizations!
DM us or YouthAlive to rsvp and let us know you want to join!