OUR IMPACT
For over 25 years, Trekkers has provided positive relationships and experiences for young people to develop into thriving adults. With PEAR (Partnerships in Education and Resilience) as an external evaluator, we measure student impact across three categories.
For over 25 years, Trekkers has provided positive relationships and experiences for young people to develop into thriving adults. In partnership with The Pear Institute, an external evaluator, we measure our impact across three categories: Aspirations, Resilience, and Relationships.
“[After completing Trekkers, I take with me] a real sense of self and a confidence for who I am and want to be.”
12th Grader
In 2022-23:
- 88% of Trekkers students reported improved critical thinking skills
- 91% had greater interest in learning
- 100% of Trekkers students graduated high school in 2023
“[After completing Trekkers, I take with me] a real sense of self and a confidence for who I am and want to be.”
“The overall Trekkers experience has prepared me for life because it’s made me realize how to deal with certain emotions and challenges and really made me a better and more open-minded girl.”
12th Grader
- 85% of Trekkers students were more action-oriented
- 82% had more empathy toward others
- 82% were more assertive than before Trekkers
- 86% were better able to reflect
- 75% had greater perseverance through challenges
“With Trekkers, I’ve hiked mountains, explored cities, walked through lava tubes, sat for hours on a bus talking to people, cooked my own meals, and have been asked to challenge myself and to answer the questions no one has asked me before.”
12th Grader
- 87% of students had improved relationships with adults
- 86% of students had improved relationships with peers
“[We used consensus-based decision-making] to plan our trip. It included everyone in the decision. We were able to hear everyone’s voice.”
What Students Say
REFLECTIONS OF A FEW FORMER TREKKERS
Brandon (left) as current Trekkers Program Director.
Bryson (right) and Brandon as Trekkers students.
How We Approach Our Work
RESEARCH
Trekkers is committed to continually evaluating success, methods, opportunities to better serve our students, and staying on top of trends within our communities and beyond. Read more about how the pandemic impacts young people.
PARTNERSHIPS
Our education, business, and nonprofit partners exist in our communities and across the state and the country. These partners act as collaborators towards a shared goal – enabling all young people the opportunity to thrive. Reach out to us if you are interested in becoming a partner.
PROGRAMS
Our programs run from seventh grade through twelfth grade, as students go through adolescence and transition into adulthood. Learn more about how we engage, guide, and support students through our programs.
MODEL
Based on 25 years of programming success, our Ten Programming Principles are designed to be applied at other youth-serving organizations. Read more about opportunities and consulting services offered through the Trekkers Training Institute.
Contact Us
To start a conversation about the Trekkers capital campaign, please contact our team.
Kate Elmes, Director of Development, kate@trekkers.org, (207) 594-5095
Amie Hutchison, Executive Director, amie@trekkers.org