DISCOVER

We provide each child with opportunities to explore and immerse in enriching adventures to experience a world with limitless possibilities.

INSPIRE

We encourage each child to think big, ask tough questions and become fearless agents of social change.

EMPOWER

We equip each child with the tools to be confident leaders, standing strong in their beliefs.

CREATE

We provide roadmaps that uncover avenues for our children to build a future of their own design.

PROGRAMS

Arts

AN ADVENTURE THAT ADDS COLOR TO THEIR DREAMS

Cultural awareness and a strong sense of belonging are central to our arts program, where youth are invited to explore and celebrate the rich diversity of the Bay Area.Through activities such as nature journaling, museum visits, and music workshops, participants engage with a variety of cultural expressions
Art has the power to unite communities and activate positive social change. We inspire and embolden our participants to give voice to their unique stories and actualize their talents.

Adventures may include:

Oakland Museum I De Youna Museum

Science

AN ADVENTURE THAT AWAKENS THE HERO WITHIN

Science is a cornerstone of our program, providing youth with the tools to explore and understand the natural world and the principles that govern it. Through engaging, hands-on experiments, participants delve into observation, measurement, and testing, gaining practical experience with the scientific method.

Exposure, exploration, and discovery deepens knowledge and challenges our children to create solutions to the challenges facing our world.

Adventures may include:

Exoloratorium | Randall Museum

Outdoors

AN ADVENTURE THAT SPARKS HOPE IN A BRIGHTER FUTURE

Our outdoor programs offer a dynamic way for youth to connect with nature, challenge themselves physically, and cultivate resilience. Activities such as hiking and kayaking encourage participants to step outside their comfort zones and foster personal growth.
Spending time in nature stimulates a child's mental and emotional growth. Nature is like a vitamin that activates the senses, heightens experiences and instills a feeling or peace and mindfulness.

Adventures may include:

Muir Woods | Cascade Falls

Weekend-Adventures is turning six in 2024. Along with the purchase of our first van with funds from Bothin Foundation, and the addition of our new program manager, Melissa Steyskal who comes to us with more than 20 years of experience working with youth and children, we will have the capacity needed to increase our ability to serve our youth and deepen our relationships with current partners. We will have year-long programming, aligned educational pieces, and connections with community partners for more enriched collaborations. We also plan to bring on two new program associates. We’ve recently moved our program from a seasonal model to a block system that is better aligned with our program strategy and goals. 

In the arts, we’ll lean into our local artist scene to gain behind the scene knowledge of who BIPOC people are inside these areas of music, dance, and visual arts. 

  • “it is a place to have fun and go and try new activities”

    I like Weekend-Adventures because it is a place to have fun and go and try new activities, such as sailing and learning topics about things, such as space. All of these activities are very fun and new to many of the kids including me who go to Weekend- Adventures, they aren’t only fun but it is also educational. Many of the trips we go to we go back home learning many new things; such as a time we went whale watching. I love Weekend-Adventures with all my heart, it has taught me many new things and I’ve made many many new friends while attending Weekend-Adventures. Everyone who goes to Weekend-Adventures I am friends with. Everything about Weekend-Adventures is perfect, and that’s why I like Weekend- Adventures. 

    JOSUÉ GUILLÉN 

  • “One of the best experiences I’ve had”

    I like Weekend-Adventures because of the fun activities we do every time we’re with each other. One of the best experiences I’ve had on a Weekend-Adventures trip was bike riding at Golden Gate Park. I would compare Weekend- Adventures to other programs available in the neighborhood very differently, since we get to go outdoors and visit new places. 

    MISHEL PEREZ-REMENTERIA 

  • "No other program existed at this time and I thought it was brilliant. "

    Adama had started Weekend-Adventures and was looking for volunteers to chaperone 'adventures' around the Bay Area. Weekend Adventures takes local children between grades 3-8, and brings them on a day trip to local sights. These trips happen on Saturdays during spring and summer weekends. No other program existed at this time and I thought it was brilliant. 

    MAHASTY LEBASTCHI -volunteer

SAFETY

Our programs are a place where everyone feels safe to explore their interests and test what we know and don’t know.

SELF-CONFIDENCE

We give our participants the self-confidence to take on new projects and adventures in school and play.

CONNECTION

We connect our participants to each other and the environment.

LIVED EXPERIENCES

We cultivate an environment where we honor each other’s life experiences so that they can see the value in themselves and others.