The Outdoor Buddies Youth Program is intended to provide outdoor educational and recreational opportunities, through a volunteer organization, to youth and their parents.
Goals
Outdoor Buddies is working to further expand outdoor opportunities to youth. The goals of this program include, but are not limited to:
• Increase public awareness and education about Colorado’s natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities.
• Build and strengthen family relationships through participation in outdoor recreational activities.
•Provide participating youth with the opportunity to develop strong positive ethical characteristics related to conduct in the field.
•Develop relationships with other organizations who work with youth to provide opportunities to engage youth in the wise use of our natural resources.
Highlights
• Activities are planned and developed to promote participation and education in the use of the outdoors for recreational activities.
• We endorse the principle that wildlife and the environment are to be protected, preserved and managed for the benefit of all people.
• Our program is taught through participation in outdoor activities.Parental participation is always welcomed and required for certain activities.
Structure
• Activities are planned and tailored for each specific youth group. The types of youth groups served include Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, church groups, boys clubs, girls clubs, at-risk youth organizations, and others.
• Our exclusive access campground located at Tarryall State Wildlife Area is available to youth groups. Available equipment includes tipis, tents, canoes, fishing and archery equipment, and camping supplies. Qualified instructors and counselors can be provided.
• Activities for school-age youth and their parents are conducted primarily throughout the summer months with some activities conducted year-round.
• In addition to the Tarryall location, outdoor experiences are provided for youth and parents at various other sites throughout the State.
• Programs include sportsman education, safety and an introduction to a variety of traditional outdoor activities. Activities available include fly tying, game calling and tracking, spin and fly fishing, hunting, map reading and orienteering, Global Positioning System (GPS) training, wildlife and land conservation, wildlife photography, firearm safety and shooting skills, archery, and outdoor survival.
• Programs offered use instructional guidance provided by professionals in the various fields being taught. When necessary, Outdoor Buddies will collaborate with other organizations such as the Colorado Division of Wildlife, the Colorado Bow Hunters Association, Trout Unlimited, Ducks Unlimited, and others to provide qualified instructors.
For more information contact Dwaine Robey president@outdoorbuddies.org