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Passion For Life
An organization of inclusivity
outdoor appreciation mentors
Passion for life mentors
MISSION
Helping kids and communities thrive by providing education in 4 areas:
1- Introductions to 41 outdoor passions.
2- Introductions to careers in the outdoors.
3- Education to create healthier lifestyles.
4- Life skills - effective communication, financial literacy, leadership.
112 volunteers give INTROductions TO 41 OUTDOOR PASSIONS
Hiking, rockhounding, metal detecting, fishing, gold panning, clamming, lobstering, skiing, snowshoeing, camping, canoeing, running, kayaking, boating - power & sail, hunting, shed hunting, cycling, mountain biking, birding, ice skating, ice fishing, rock climbing, golf, disc golf, surfing, geocaching, tide-pooling, antique bottle hunting, tennis, badminton, pickleball, handball, winter mountaineering, snowboarding, skateboarding, scuba diving, snorkeling, fly fishing, tree & mammal identification, trail cams, map & compass, and more!
Did you knoW
*Kids are on screens over 7 hours a day!
*Many kids are overweight, anxious, depressed & even suicidal.
*Children are carrying this sedentary lifestyle and disconnection with nature into adulthood, creating a troubling national trend for the future of conservation, our economy, and the health & wellness of our communities.
*Many kids lack mentorship in life skills, from effective communication to leadership to financial literacy to healthy living.
Who Introduced You to the Outdoors?
*Our founder has spent over 40 years introducing people to outdoor passions.
*He credits his connection with nature as a key to his physical, mental & spiritual health.
*Today he leads a team of 112 volunteers representing 41 outdoor passions.
These amazing people realize how lucky they were to have a parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle introduce them to the outdoors & they want to share their passion!
Kids & Parents Love PFL
George and his team were amazing teachers with a wealth of knowledge and patience that made the experience an unforgettable one for both me and my son.
- Regina Montefeltri, Single Parent - Cape Elizabeth
The kids loved George and immediately wanted him back.
He kept them fully engaged and did a great job simplifying what for many is a complicated topic.
- Christina Byther, Teacher - Westbrook High School Compass Academy
My son left the experience being the happiest I had seen him in a long while.
On the way home he commented, “This was the best day ever!”
- Simone Yamauchi, Single Parent - Kennebunk
If it weren’t for my dad introducing me to the great outdoors, I wouldn’t be the person I am today.
I don’t think there’s anything more valuable, more life changing, than getting kids off electronics and into nature. And there’s so much here in our backyard that most kids never discover.
- Joe Capozza, Volunteer - Falmouth
I was interested in everything he talked about and would like him to come back.
- 9th Grade Student
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