2024-09-25T15:04:53-07:00 2023-12-31 133731467 Morgan Gray Associates 2105 Vroom Drive Bridgewater NJ 08807 990 2023-01-01 812088743 Team Wilderness Inc TEAM 8888326945 PO Box 4095 Jersey City NJ 07304 Stephen Cunningham Executive Director 2024-09-25 true true Frank Grayeski P02050916 9178600691 X 2023 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z Stephen Cunningham PO Box 4095 Jersey City NJ 07304 478311 false X Teamwilderness.org To grow teamwork, leadership, and character within our urban youth through wilderness excursions. 12 12 31 0 269785 478311 0 0 0 269785 478311 0 0 197210 293347 9773 0 45793 82202 141708 289185 435055 -19400 43256 49325 103851 17319 28589 32006 75262 X To grow teamwork, leadership, and character within our urban youth through wilderness excursions. To achieve our mission, we emphasize striving to be E.T.H.I.C.A.L. in the wilderness and reflect on its application to Life. Empathy - Through co-dependence to force youth to develop compassion towards each other. Teamwork - To understand and embody a positive team culture. Health - Through mental and physical challenges recognizing what is necessary to be your best self and live a healthy and balanced life. Inclusion - Through interdependence learn to value and work to create an environment inclusive of everyone that supports and respects differences. Community - Understanding social and environmental responsibility. Adversity - Using a foreign setting to compel students to challenge themselves mentally and physically resulting in increased self confidence and self actualization. Leadership - Out of necessity to demonstrate the ability to collaborate. true false 377122 Conducted various youth teamwork, leadership and character building programs through wilderness excursions. These programs included Summer Treks (Eight days of empowering outdoor character building), Wilderness Club (afterschool program with weekend adventures), Summer Outdoor Series (students spend 2 weeks bonding while honing valuable team-building and leadership skills), Compass Project (dedicated coaches help students navigate their academic challenges), and North Star Project (Our licensed social worker provides one-on-one counseling supporting mental health and well being of youth. 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Our dedicated coaches offer personalized support, helping students navigate their academic challenges and reach their full potential. This unique blend of mentorship and academic assistance ensures that participants stay on track with their studies and gain valuable skills for their educational journey. Compass Project offers monthly outdoor trips where participants can connect with their peers and tackle various challenges on the trails. These adventures are not just about physical activity; they are designed to build teamwork, resilience, and leadership skills. By combining academic support with outdoor experiences, Compass Project fosters a well-rounded development for every student involved. North Star Project is dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of youth through comprehensive counseling services. Our licensed social worker provides one-on-one counseling sessions, both in person and virtually, ensuring that each participant receives the personalized care and attention they need. These sessions are designed to help youth navigate life's challenges, build coping strategies, and improve their overall mental health. In addition to counseling, North Star Project offers monthly hiking trips focused on mindfulness. These trips provide participants with the opportunity to connect with nature, practice mindfulness techniques, and find peace in the outdoors. By combining mental health support with mindful outdoor experiences, North Star Project fosters emotional resilience and well-being, helping youth thrive in all aspects of their lives. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Executive Director reviews the Form 990 Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Other documents may be available upon request.