Clif Bar & Company, a leading maker of organic and plant-based foods, recently joined forces with Nature Canada and its NatureHood program to launch CLIF® DAY CAMP. The one-of-a-kind, all-inclusive experience is designed to help deserving families from across Canada enjoy the great outdoors.
By reducing barriers to participation, NatureHood hopes to enhance its focus on connecting youth from diverse backgrounds with nearby nature. As part of CLIF DAY CAMP, CLIF has announced a $50,000 USD donation to support the program's educational and recreation initiatives and research into the barriers faced by marginalized and racialized youth.
"Many youth in lower-income households have never experienced outdoor activities like camping, birding, hiking, or mountain biking due to the cost of equipment, and lack of outdoor space," says Jodi Joy, Director of Development for Nature Canada. "That is why supporting families with ways they can enjoy the outdoors is vital to both their physical and mental health."
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CLIF Donates $50,000 to Expand Nature Canada's NatureHood Program
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