Come get your feet wet!

Come feel the exhilaration of whitewater, hike through ancient canyons, play in waterfalls, move beyond your comfort zone, give back to your community, make new friends, and work as part of a team.

Grand Canyon Youth is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Flagstaff, Arizona. Our mission is to give youth (ages 11–19) an experiential education along the rivers and canyons of the Southwest in an effort to promote personal growth, environmental awareness, community involvement, and teamwork among people with diverse backgrounds.

We are proud of our many partnerships. Our relationship with Grand Canyon National Park is especially beneficial in helping us carry out our mission.

We believe in the power of youth. Our educational philosophy is to inspire curiosity in the individual, the community, and the natural world. Through our program, youth participate fully in every aspect of their experience, from paddling boats to setting up camp to presenting educational projects.

We are proud of our strong community partnerships.

Make a difference in a young person’s life. Find out how to support Grand Canyon Youth.

News & Upcoming Events

Our 2012 open enrollment program dates are available! Fill out a program interest form today and we will send you an application. First-come, first-served. We have a program for everyone!

Group leaders & teachers, if you are interested in organizing a custom trip now is the time! Fill out our Group Request Form and get in touch with Emma. Hurry, the schedule fills up quickly!

Thank you to everyone who supported our annual River Runner Film Festival & Silent Auction. It was wonderful to have such a great turn-out!