Yes, we’re a nonprofit focused on youth development through outdoor learning, mentorship, and economic growth pathways.

We serve boys ages 7–17 and young men ages 18–24 through outdoor programs focused on life skills, teamwork, and economic mobility.

Outdoor Life Leadership is a youth organization that teaches survival, leadership, and job skills through outdoor adventures.

We focus on self-reliance, resilience, responsibility, and leadership. Every program builds real skills for real life.

We blend outdoor survival training with leadership and career-building, helping youth turn real-world skills into opportunities.

They learn shelter-building, fire-starting, camping, leadership, first aid, and outdoor safety.

It’s for boys ages 7–17 who want to grow stronger, braver, and smarter through outdoor training.

Youth take turns leading fishing, fire starting, shelter making, organizing gear, helping others, and solving problems in real time.

Yes. Bear Archers runs seasonal sessions, weekend events, and summer camps.

Bear Archers teaches boys survival skills, teamwork, and leadership through outdoor adventures and hands-on challenges.

Yes. Captains gain job skills, certifications, mentorship experience, and resume-building leadership roles.

Bear Captains are young men ages 18–24 who mentor younger boys, lead outdoor programs, and build their own leadership path.

It’s both. Some earn stipends or jobs through partnerships. Others volunteer for growth and experience.

Yes. We train you with leadership, first aid, and outdoor safety before you lead.

They guide activities, teach skills, support safety, and grow as leaders in a real-world setting.

No. At the present time, we do not offer need-based scholarships for our programs. All programs are free to youth.

Our programs are free. We made sure programs cost are never a barrier.

Yes. Donations help cover program costs for families in need. You can sponsor a child directly.

Yes. As a nonprofit, your donations are tax-deductible. We’ll send a receipt for every gift.

Yes. We offer flexible payment plans to make programs more accessible for families such as for the Nature's Family annual event.

Yes. Businesses, individuals, and foundations can sponsor events or fund programs directly.

We accept tents, sleeping bags, outdoor cooking gear, safety tools, and more. Check our gear donation list.

You can give online, donate gear, or become a monthly supporter. Every dollar helps youth grow.

They fund training, gear, meals, and help youth attend programs who couldn’t afford it otherwise.

Emergencies happen. Youth trained to act stay calm, help others, and maybe save lives.

Yes. We offer special sessions where families can train together and learn how to respond as a team.

Experienced guides and certified instructors teach every session using hands-on methods.

Yes. We teach in a clear, simple way for all skill levels. Everyone leaves more prepared.

They learn first aid, CPR, fire safety, rescue tactics, and what to do in real emergencies.

We provide a gear list. Most programs need weather-appropriate clothing, water, and a good attitude. We supply key tools.

Yes. Many participants are new. We teach from the ground up so everyone feels confident and safe.

Yes. We offer intro sessions and day events so families can experience our programs first.

Yes. All staff and volunteers are vetted and trained to keep youth safe, supported, and respected. We always perform background checks on our potential staff and volunteers who will interact with youth.

Go to our website, choose a programs, and fill out the registration form. It’s quick and easy.

No. We guide families through every step. New or experienced—everyone learns something valuable.

Parents, caregivers, and kids of all ages are welcome. We design activities for full-family engagement.

It’s a program that brings families together in nature to learn survival, leadership, and bonding through outdoor fun.

It builds trust, teamwork, and deeper bonds. Shared challenges create strong connections.

Families fish, build shelters, cook outdoors, do rescue drills, and learn how to lead and support one another.

Yes. We connect survival, teamwork, and problem-solving with real jobs in safety, outdoor work, and leadership.

Youth camp in the wild, cook outdoors, fish, build shelters, and learn survival and leadership together.

We teach real survival skills—not just play. Youth leave with knowledge that can save lives and open doors to financial stability.

Yes. Staff are trained, certified, and equipped. Youth are always supervised. Risk is managed with care.

Yes. We offer overnight camps, weekend retreats, and day options. Overnight builds resilience and trust.

Absolutely. We show how outdoor, survival, and leadership skills lead to jobs in public safety, guiding, entrepreneurship, and more.

We teach job-readiness and entrepreneurship skills, how to monetize outdoor skills, and the mindset needed to break cycles and build success.

We teach camping, fire-starting, shelter-building, first aid, search and rescue, and teamwork. These skills build confidence and discipline.

We help youth lead projects, mentor others, speak publicly, and solve real problems under pressure.

Yes. All our training is practical. Youth learn by doing—outside, with mentors, tools, and real challenges.

Yes. We welcome youth volunteers and college interns looking for experience and purpose.

No. We’ll train you. Willing hands and hearts are what we need most.

You gain purpose, leadership skills, and make a real impact on youth who need strong role models. We will also endorse your Linkedin profile.

We need outdoor leaders, admin helpers, mentors, camp staff, and behind-the-scenes support.

Visit our website and fill out the volunteer form. We’ll contact you with next steps.