Youth Stories
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Mia
Even though the Take a Hike program was a 40-minute bus ride away, Mia gave it a chance. What followed was a journey of belonging, courage, and discovering her
Rowan
So, I started showing up more. Not just on the hikes, but in the classroom. I started to tackle academics like I began tackling the trails—one step at a time.

Alex
The caring adults in the Take a Hike program were there to help Alex process the news. At first, there were more questions than answers to what having autism

Maya
For the first time in a long time, Maya believes in herself. Read her story of hope, healing, and how Take a Hike helped give her life back.
Trust, Perseverance, and Community
A week before the spring SET adventure, the class set out on an Out Day hike. What they didn’t know at the time was that their teacher had intentionally chosen

Nevada
From the moment Nevada started at Take a Hike, the transformation was immediate. Instead of dreading each day,