Gateway to the Great Outdoors (GGO) partners with Title I public schools in Chicago, IL and St. Louis, MO—schools where students often have limited access to hands-on learning and time in nature. Our college volunteers are mentors, leading weekly classroom programming, monthly field trips, and a year-end camping trip, helping students build confidence, curiosity, and healthy connections to the outdoors.
At the University of Chicago, GGO has a student-led club where volunteers can get involved on campus, hold leadership positions, and plan lessons and trips with fellow students passionate about education and the environment.
Join us to inspire the next generation of learners and environmental stewards while gaining meaningful mentorship and leadership experience.
Contact: Lucca Ammann, Chicago Director, lucca@gatewayoutdoors.org