#1 Hiking, Backpacking, and Outdoor Adventure Group for Kids, dogs, & Family in California,
a charitable organization.

- "Reconnecting kids and families with nature!" -

Welcome Dear Hiking Kids, dogs, & Family,

From SUKI REED, OC Hiking Club president & OC Register columnist, www.OC-Hiking.com. 

Reconnect with nature: Outdoor discovery and urban exploration for toddlers to teens (21 and under) hiking, backpacking, camping, picnics, play days, museum days, dog walks, kayaking, and more... 

Trips, Travel, & Hikes for Kids and Familly: Local and out-of-town year round. Come explore the beautiful area we live in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, and beyond.

CA Youth Focus:
Gives youth (21 and under) the opportunity to explore the outdoors as well as urban adventures in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego and beyond.

Who can attend events?
Kids, families, and "hikeminded" parents with kids are welcome.

Events for kids and family:
This group, OC Hiking Club for Kids & Family, is specific to the needs of kids and their families. Look for upcoming adventures on our calendar: http://www.meetup.com/Orange-County-Hiking-Club-Kids-and-Family/

For a full selection of hikes and outdoor events please join the OC Hiking Club with more than 100 hikes and outdoor events per month and over 8,000 members: http://www.meetup.com/OC-HIKING-com/

Please note that dogs are allowed as specified on "Dog friendly" events only due to park regulations.

About Us:

As the president of the OC Hiking Club my goal is to help more kids and their families gain self-empowerment through connection with nature. Look for upcoming adventures on our OC Hiking Club for Kids & Family calendar: http://www.meetup.com/Orange-County-Hiking-Club-Kids-and-Family/#calendar 

OC Hiking Club for Kids,dogs, & Family is part of The OC Hiking Club a charitable nonprofit and largest regional outdoors club in California. With over 100 hikes per month and 8,000 members our sponsors include: OC Parks, REI, Disney, local businesses, and more...

Mission Statement:

As a charitable, 501(c)(3) organization we exist to promote physical, mental, and emotional wellness through connection with nature. In addition to outdoor recreation for members of all ages, we provide education, empowerment, encouragement, inspiration and healing to youth and their families through mentorship and leadership development in the outdoors. 

Equality Statement:  

We are an organization of that consists of all ages, ethnic groups, and religious affiliations who are united in a common love of nature and outdoor activities. We work to enrich the quality of life and character of our community through programs that reconnect people with nature and promote a deeper understanding of nature, health, and leadership in the great outdoors.

Hike on!

Suki Reed
OC Hiking Club - President
OC Register - Columnist
www.oc-hiking.com

OC Hiking Club/Hike Everywhere, Inc. is a charitable nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are tax deductible.