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Just for Kids
Every Kid Outdoors
Every Kid Outdoors is a federal public lands youth initiative to encourage fourth graders and their families to experience the places that are home to our country’s natural treasures, rich history, and vibrant culture.
Generation Green
Although surrounded by nature's beauty, many children in the Lake Tahoe area are disconnected with the outdoor environment. Generation Green of Lake Tahoe is collaborative work program with South Tahoe High School designed to teach students about the forest while they work.
Winter Trek Fifth-Grade Conservation Education Program
The Winter Trek Program is a collaboration between the USDA Forest Service and Heavenly Mountain Resort. This fifth-grade outdoor education program typically begins in January and runs through March, weather permitting. The program takes place at Heavenly Mountain Resort via a gondola ride from Stateline. Forest Service and community volunteer rangers lead the class through the wilderness to learn snowshoe skills and about winter adapting animals. Reservations usually begin in December and are made on a first-come, first-served basis.