Explore Austin

At Explore Austin, we empower youth from economically disadvantaged communities through mentoring, leadership and experiential education via outdoor adventure. We call our youth “Explorers” because they are willing to try new and hard things, are curious and seek adventure and opportunity wherever they go.

Explore Austin is a 100% free program for youth who qualify for free or reduced lunch in school and is accredited by the Association for Experiential Education. Those accepted join a team of 15 youth and five adult volunteer Mentors in the spring of sixth grade, staying together through high school graduation.