Need |
Description |
Annual Cost to UrbanTrekkers |
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20 life jackets |
Life jackets are required gear for our on-the-water paddling program. |
$25/each |
Frequent flyer miles |
Trekkers annually participate in cross-country treks; frequent flyer miles would help to reduce travel costs. |
N/A |
20 two-person four-season tents
|
Expedition quality four-season tents for two Trekkers would aid our outdoor camping experiences. |
$250/each |
20 four-season sleeping bags with compression sacks
|
Four-season (0 degree rating) sleeping bags with compression sacks would help keep Trekkers safe and warm during campouts. |
$250/each |
Gas to fuel vehicles |
UrbanPromise vehicles are used to transport youth from school to program(s) and home and on special trips/events. |
$6,000 |
10 backpack-sized individual gas cooking stoves |
Individual cooking stoves would enable Trekkers to prepare their own meals during campouts. |
$40/each |
20 backpack-sized individual mess kits |
Individual mess kits would enhance mealtime during expeditions. |
$25/each |
20 camper’s headlamps
|
Headlamps will provide additional safety during night-time walks and campouts. |
$35/each |
50 UrbanTrekkers polar fleece vest
|
An annual tradition of UrbanTrekkers, this vest is presented to students who excel in leadership and expedition competencies. |
$45/each |
4 water filtration kits |
Water filtration kits would enable Trekkers to retrieve drinkable water from mountain lakes and streams. |
$90/each |
26 “Crazy Creek” camp chairs |
Trekkers spend a large portion of expedition time journaling and sitting in small groups. The comfort of a camp chair would enhance these the experiences. |
$40/each |
Expedition clothing and gear (i.e. boots and hiking clothes)
|
Though not absolute necessities, suitable outdoor clothing and footwear enable Trekkers to be more comfortable and safe during outdoor adventures. |
Varies |
26-seat UrbanTrekkers bus (mobile classroom)
|
UrbanTrekkers has expanded to provide additional cross-country expeditions for a larger number of students. A new Trekker bus—which becomes a “mobile classroom” on expeditions—would enable all Trekkers to travel together. |
$35,000 |
Road bikes and gear for the UP Elite cycling team |
UrbanTrekkers train and participate in distance cycling events and our annual Pedal for Promise. New bikes and gear would improve the riding experience for youth participants. |
Varies |
6-8 boat canoe and kayak trailer |
UrbanTrekkers and Urban BoatWorks are in need of another mode of transportation for the canoes and kayaks used in our on-the-water programs. |
$3,600/each |
Boat shop supplies and materials |
Urban BoatWorks could use new plans, boat building materials, tools, and disposable supplies to aid students’ construction of boats. |
Varies |