| Program Description | Sierra Club’s Seattle Inspiring Connections Outdoors (Seattle ICO) has provided
opportunities for youth with limited access to the outdoors to safely explore, enjoy, and
protect the natural world since 1991. ICO is run entirely by volunteers who donate their
time working with schools that are committed to facilitating outings for students who
would not otherwise have opportunities to experience the outdoors. ICO provides the
skilled leadership and equipment necessary to conduct safe wilderness experiences,
including food, transportation, gear, and leaders trained in first-aid, CPR, environmental
education, and youth leadership. ICO outings incorporate environmental education, teach
youth respect for their surroundings, and instill a desire to protect and preserve the
environment. Outings may include day hikes, snowshoeing, camping, backpacking,
exploring saltwater beaches, tree planting and habitat restoration, canoeing, bicycling, kite
flying, cross-country skiing, or other outdoor activities. Outings will be scheduled for
weekends during the school year in collaboration with school coordinators. |