At Camp Outpost, a 501(c)(3), we believe outdoor adventure isn’t measured by how fast you paddle or how high you climb—it’s about discovering your own strength and pushing boundaries you didn’t think you could. The reality? Outdoor opportunities in Nebraska haven’t always been accessible to everyone. Financial challenges, cultural disconnects, and unwelcoming spaces have left women, girls, LGBTQ+, marginalized communities, and individuals with diverse physical and neurodiverse needs watching from the sidelines instead of diving into experiences that foster growth.

We’re here to rewrite that story—to make the outdoors a place where everyone belongs, because it always should be.

We’re the only organization in Nebraska offering year-round, adventure-based skill building programs designed to go beyond the thrill of the moment. Whether you’re paddling your first kayak stroke, carving turns on a ski slope, or finally landing that skateboard trick- we’re here to help you build confidence, ignite leadership, and create lasting connections.

Those barriers keeping people out? We’re tearing them down and building a more inclusive outdoor culture—where every adventure opens doors to bigger possibilities.

Whether we’re paddling through river cleanups on The Great Drift, sketching wildlife with Flora, Fauna, and Folding Chairs, or carving fresh lines at Winter Oddity, our participants don’t just walk away with new skills—they leave ready to tackle bigger adventures and give back to the communities and environments they’ve come to love.

A Few Ways We Break Barriers:

• Gear and Entry Made Easy: No gear? No sweat. Our Loaner Gear Locker has you covered—everything from snowboards to life jackets. With scholarships and transportation assistance, we make sure nothing stands between you and the wild.

• Progression Built In: Programs like Roll Call, Make Waves, and Winter Oddity are built to guide you from beginner to mentor, with a natural flow that turns curiosity into confidence and confidence into leadership.

• Inclusive and Adaptive by Design: We team up with specialists to make sure everyone—no matter their ability—gets a seat at the adventure table.

• Beyond Recreation, Into Impact: Programs like The Great Drift and Flora, Fauna, and Folding Chairs combine outdoor fun with environmental responsibility and community engagement, creating adventurers who care as much about giving back as they do about the next big thrill.

Programs That Create Lifelong Adventurers:

• Roll Call: Women and Girls Empowerment Skateboarding Series
  It’s more than skating—it’s about showing up, building grit, and creating a space where young women and girls thrive, many returning to mentor the next wave of skaters.

• Nomadic Collective: Overnight Camping Program
  First overnight camp? No worries. Adventure-ready tents, hands-on outdoor learning, and Nebraska landscapes turn this experience into a connection with nature that sticks.

• Flora, Fauna, and Folding Chairs: Artisan Workshop Series
  Where creativity and conservation meet. From nature-inspired projects to speaker series, participants leave with new skills and the knowledge to protect what inspires them.

• The Great Drift: River Cleanup and Paddle Skills
  More than cleaning rivers—it’s about building responsibility and teamwork through paddling, with participants gaining a lasting sense of ownership over local waterways.

• Make Waves: Water Skills Clinics
  From your first paddle stroke to wake surfing mastery, this program builds confidence and technical skills that lead to leadership roles in future water-based clinics.

• Winter Oddity: Winter Ski & Snowboard Clinics and Pop-Up Terrain Park
  From first-time skiers to confident riders, this winter series mixes community camaraderie, coaching, and progression opportunities that often lead to volunteer mentorship.

Why It Matters: Adventure is the Spark, Culture Change is the Goal

We’re not here for quick thrills or Instagram moments. We’re building something deeper. Every adventure sparks growth, every fall leads to a rise, and every session builds stronger individuals who become advocates for the outdoors and their communities. Research backs us up: sustained outdoor engagement boosts mental health, strengthens community bonds, and creates lifelong stewards of the environment.

With your support, we’re making sure adventure in Nebraska isn’t a privilege—it’s the foundation for leadership, grit, and stronger communities.