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Rising Stars participants work with horses during our summer retreat

students participated in a GPA game to help them understand what to put on a resume

Students supporting riders at the Norwood aid station

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"All of the True North activities they do along the way help to strengthen their resume so when the time comes to apply for scholarships, they are truly a

well-rounded individual and a competitive candidate." - Daily Planet article

Who we are

True North Youth Program inspires individual determination and teaches self-advocacy by providing year round positive youth development programs for teens in our rural San Miguel region who have limited access to resources, opportunities and support.

About Us

"It was awesome... yet again! They all had a blast! You are fantastic and the organization behind you is SO much fun, always seamless from a spectator's (my) end. Thank you! True North is near and dear to my heart... angelic in many ways and I am so, very grateful!"

TRUE NORTH

navigating opportunities for teens

~ True North youth have earned over $1.5 million in college scholarships & financial aid since 2014 ~

Equine Workshop

Resume Building Workshop

Just For Kids Mountains to Dessert

"All of the True North activities they do along the way help to strengthen their resume so when the time comes to apply for scholarships, they are truly a

well-rounded individual and a competitive candidate." - Daily Planet article

Who we are

"It was awesome... yet again! They all had a blast! You are fantastic and the organization behind you is SO much fun, always seamless from a spectator's (my) end. Thank you! True North is near and dear to my heart... angelic in many ways and I am so, very grateful!"

- Jody Brown (parent of two teens, after our return from Moab, 2019)

Check out our annual school-year report! Click here for numbers and stats from the 2018-2019 school year.