Chicago Voyagers Announces Acquisition of Carpe Ventus
Chicago Voyagers is pleased to announce the acquisition of Carpe Ventus. Chicago Voyagers will integrate Carpe Ventus into its existing organization and operations, continuing to advance access and equity in the outdoors for at-risk youth in the Chicagoland area.
Carpe Ventus has provided guidance to Chicago Voyagers, helping them get their sailing program off the ground. Bernie Rupe, Executive Director of Chicago Voyagers, says “We are very excited to formally join forces to create a stronger sailing program for Chicago area youth.”
For the full press release, click below.
From Paddle Magazine:
Bernie Rupe Named February’s Instructor of the Month
Congrats to our fearless leader, Bernie Rupe, who was featured in Paddle Magazine as February’s Instructor of the Month!
From the interview: “I love teaching kids how to paddle for the first time. It is great to see them go from apprehensive to stepping into the boat and finishing with a big smile because they just learned how to canoe.”
See page 23 of the link below for the full article.
From SchoolSocialWork.net:
Impactful Adventures With At-Risk Youth: A SSW Gets Creative To Reach Her Teens
By Nadia Gomez-Moran
Click the link below to read about school social worker Nadia Gomez-Moran’s experience partnering with Chicago Voyagers to build meaningful clinical experiences for hard-to-reach adolescents.
Chicago Voyagers Celebrates 10th Anniversary and 10,000 Programs Milestone for Youth Outdoor Adventures
Gala on May 19 at the Copernicus Center to Benefit Under-Resourced Youth
CHICAGO - March 27, 2019 - Chicago Voyagers, a non-profit organization helping to guide youth on their journey to adulthood through outdoor experiential adventures, today announced the organization has surpassed 10,000 outdoor adventure programs facilitated on its 10th anniversary serving under-resourced youth throughout Chicagoland. Founded in 2009, Chicago Voyagers has seen an 118% increase in youth participation over the past decade. During this same period, programming has increased by over 350%. Join Chicago Voyagers’ celebration of its 10,000 Voyages Gala on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at the Copernicus Center in Chicago where more than 200 attendees will raise funds and awareness for the program.
Chicago Voyagers is mission-driven to empower growing generations of young adults to live healthy and successful lives. The organization’s programs combine outdoor activities like biking, canoeing, hiking, cross country skiing, mountain biking, caving, rappelling, camping and overnight river trips with therapeutic activities fostering healthy relationships and responsible behavior.
“Chicago Voyagers provides youth with outdoor experiential learning while fostering meaningful mentor relationships that expand their horizons, both literally and figuratively,” said Chicago Voyagers Executive Director Bernard Rupe. “Our therapeutic, relationship-based approach to adventure programming is at the heart of what makes us unique. We’re proud to have surpassed a major organization milestone with the help of our dedicated staff and invaluable volunteers. We look forward to celebrating this achievement and recognizing outstanding youth while raising critical funds at our 10,000 Voyages Celebration so we can continue to provide endless adventures for our youth.”
Various research studies have shown that guided outdoor adventure activities and mentoring programs have a broad and lasting positive impact on youth development. According to Dr. Nina Roberts, “A range of positive social development and academic achievement outcomes, including improved self-esteem, enhanced talents in leadership, and improved skills in literacy are important effects resulting from involvement in the outdoors. The key to full comprehension, however, is the fact that it takes high quality programs and solid adult mentors to make a lasting impact on youth.” Since the organization’s inception, Chicago Voyagers has impacted more than 4,000 youth through 10,000 outdoor experiential adventures.
To purchase tickets to the gala and learn more about the Chicago Voyagers mission and volunteer opportunities, visit www.chicagovoyagers.org. Tickets cost $100 and space is limited, so secure your spot today by registering online.
About Chicago Voyagers
Each year Chicago Voyagers serves more than 400 under-resourced youth throughout Chicagoland by facilitating outdoor experiential adventures. The organization’s year-round programs help guide youth on their journey to adulthood by combining outdoor activities that include biking, canoeing, hiking, cross country skiing, mountain biking, caving, rappelling, camping and overnight river trips with therapeutic activities fostering healthy relationships and responsible behavior. Founded in 2010, Chicago Voyagers is mission-driven to empower growing generations of young adults to live healthy and successful lives. To learn more about Chicago Voyagers and volunteer opportunities, visit www.chicagovoyagers.com and follow Chicago Voyagers on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Chicago Voyagers Spring Newsletter is Here!
Catch up with winter program activities — w'e’ve been skiing, rock climbing and hiking. Meet Devon, one of our program youth who is learning how to be heard. Get to know one of our passionate volunteers, Patrick Burke, and why Chicago Voyagers holds a special place in his heart.
Chicago Voyagers Featured on
Outside the Loop Radio with Mike Stephen
Episode - OTL #612: Chicago Voyagers, The Secret History of Matt “Guitar” Murphy, WRWO-FM serves Ottawa, IL
The Chicago Voyagers segment starts at 08:32
More about Outside the Loop Radio:
"Outside the Loop Radio is a weekly audio magazine featuring fun segments and interviews with local newsmakers, artists, musicians, and others who are doing some cool stuff around the Chicago area. The show covers topics that don’t always get the proper attention in the media, all with a strong and independent Chicago slant. OTL provides for discussion that goes beyond just the headlines in our local papers." - outsidetheloopradio.com.
From NPR:
Here's How To Prevent The Next School Shooting, Experts Say
By Anya Kamenetz
Research shows that prevention programs with social / emotional components, like Chicago Voyagers, are part of the answer to the violence in our society today.
Chicago Voyagers Community Impact
A testimonial from Jack Andrews, a special education teacher at Addison Trail High School.
Physical Activity Guidelines
The federal government has released new physical activity guidelines. These guidelines provide guidance to Americans for maintaining and improving their health through physical activity. The evidence-based research that supports these guidelines shows a tie between physical activity and brain health. The new recommendation is that adolescents should get an hour of physical activity per day. Chicago Voyagers is ahead of the game! When kids participate in our programs, they get multiple hours of activity per day.
