NewTree Ranch Competitors

Outward Bound, founded in 1941 by educator Kurt Hahn, is a non-profit educational organization that serves people of all ages and backgrounds through challenging learning expeditions that focus on character development, leadership and service. As the pioneer and leading provider of experiential and outdoor education in the U.S., Outward Bound offers over 1,000 courses throughout the year, across the U.S. and internationally. Outward Bound helps individuals and teams discover strength of character and an aptitude for leadership needed to serve others in their community and care for the world around them. Outward Bound serves 70,000 students annually, many of whom receive scholarship support, and has a nationwide community of more than 1 million people.

The Nature of Learning Sierra Nevada Journeys is a 501(c)3 nonprofit in Northern Nevada and Northern California that delivers innovative outdoor, science-based education programs for youth to develop critical thinking skills and to inspire natural resource stewardship. Through multiple points of contact, our classroom-based programs, overnight science camps, professional development for teachers, and parent engagement opportunities surround students with the resources they need to succeed. All programs are designed to foster higher cognition and build long-term student achievement. We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our view is that active reflection, engagement, and commitment to these principles are crucial to creating a workplace that has diverse perspectives.

Moondance is people-centric, not travel-centric, and we treasure the relationships with our staff, leaders, students, and families. We treasure seeing transformation through new experiences. We love seeing a kid come out of his shell. It makes our day when a young woman discovers just how brave she really is. It’s pure joy to see confidence bloom in a kid who challenged him to do something he didn’t think he could do. What makes Moondance different is our passion for providing you with an experience that changes you. We believe these trips change lives, and your personal growth is our most prized outcome. Our adventures instill in you the ability to find comfort in the outdoors and confidence in yourself. You will prove to yourself that you have everything you need to face life, and thrive in whatever situation it throws at you. And while we believe that new experiences can and should be found everywhere and everyday, we believe that the most impactful ones require getting outside of our comfort zones and away from our hometowns. In doing so, we put ourselves in new places and new situations that require us to fully engage in what’s going on around us. These are the environments and individuals that inspire us to live in the moment. This is Moondance.