I wanted to thank you both for having a vision for youth to learn about  and enjoy nature. American Wanderers and Solar Youth are to be commended for teaching our children to love Mother Earth.

 

My son Elijah  has spent his last three or four summers learning about the environment and ecosystems with Solar Youth. This past August 2011 he was given the opportunity to travel via recreational vehicle with American Wanderers and The Kimberly Family. The two week adventure was just that an adventure!

 

In addition to travelling across the country, Elijah made new frienships.  He learned about The Lakota Path and travelled to Montana, Wyoming, So.Dakota, and Colorado learning at every stop. Visiting National Parks and other historical landmarks was an experience of a lifetime. To see Mt. Rushmore in a textbook is one thing, but to climb Mt. Rushmore is an experience not to be forgotten. Visiting such picturesque places gives inner-city children the chance to envision the world outside of their small communities.

 

Seeing actual buffalo roam and Pronghorn Antelope roaming around in their natural surroundings at Custer Park was awesome, as Elijah loves animals. He also glowed at the chance to let loose jumping into Cascade Falls.  There were so many amazing places they visited like Devils Tower, The Wind Cave, and Harney Peak with its breathtaking views. I was amazed by The Vore Buffalo Jump and the excavation that is currently going on there now.

 

Every now and then Elijah thinks of anothe story to tell me about his learning adventure with American Wanderers. It's great to see your child grow and learn, thanks in part to Solar Youth and American Wanderers Summer Camp Programs and your vision.

 

Thanks again for creating wonderful and fun learning opportunities for young people to learn about the beauty and nature that surround us.

 

 

Sincerely,