Grand Canyon Youth

Mission: Grand Canyon Youth offers educational outdoor expeditions that connect young people to the transformative power of the rivers and canyons of the Southwest. Vision: We envision a diverse and equitable world where all youth are empowered to live with purpose while discovering and caring for self, community, and the natural world.

Grand Canyon Youth (GCY) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Flagstaff, Arizona. Since 1998, GCY has served over 13,500 young people (aged 10-19) on screen-free, educational, outdoor expeditions on the Verde, San Juan, and Colorado Rivers. We primarily serve youth from Northern Arizona, but some of our programs are open nationally. We offer robust financial aid to ensure cost is not a barrier to participation.