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ABOUT THE AASC

The American Adventure Sports Club (AASC) is a non-profit organization providing free and no-cost year-round adventure sports training, camps, and support for underrepresented communities, including youth and adults from low-income households, Black, Indigenous, Hispanic, Asian, and Pacific Islanders, multicultural folks, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Everyone is welcome regardless of identity, disability, income level, age, or outdoor experience. We also welcome allies, volunteers, and partners to join or support our community of new and experienced adventurers.

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ABOUT OUR FOUNDERS

Antoinette Lee, the co-founder of Diversify Whitewater, founded the American Adventure Sports Club to create ongoing adventure sports learning opportunities and a community for youth and adults from underrepresented communities. Together with Matthew Berrafato, they worked to create a club where everyone felt visible, included, welcome, and capable of learning how to adventure and practice conservation in their community.

The club's leadership is a shining testament to its success. Kennedy Pinkney, a former youth club member, has blossomed into a trained raft and hiking guide and now serves as the club manager. This journey from a club member to a leader is proof of our goal to nurture the next generation of adventurers, professionals, competitive athletes, and entrepreneurs, filling us with hope and inspiration for the future. 

Our first club chapter began in Loveland, Colorado, and we are poised to open a Midwest chapter in the coming years.

OUR MISSION

At The American Adventure Sports Club, our mission is to make the health and social benefits of outdoor adventure and conservation training, careers, and community available to underrepresented youth and adults.

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OUR VISION

Our vision is a world where anyone wanting to get outside and adventure will have access to knowledge, gear, and a community for safe and sustainable outdoor recreation. 

MEET OUR ADVENTURE TEAM

Our adventure guides are experienced outdoor enthusiasts, who strive to provide an unforgettable outdoor experience for all participants and volunteers, alongside other adventure guides.

We are currently looking for more adventure enthusiasts.

 Apply to join our team today!

KEY AASC VOLUNTEERS

The American Adventure Sports Club greatly values all of its wonderful volunteers. We’ve included some of our key volunteers so that our community can get to know and appreciate the work they do as well!

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