The Adventures In Mentoring (AIM) program matches at-risk youth with adult adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts for participation in wilderness survival and adventure racing competitions.
Using nature as a classroom, the AIM experience nurtures positive relationships and teaches valuable life lessons to youth struggling to find their way in a traditional learning environment. Mentees develop new interests, life skills, improved physical fitness, an incentive to further their education, and the confidence to blaze a trail toward healthy and productive lives.
AIM was founded and initiated by world record ultra-marathon athlete Jim Dreyer as an exciting new mentoring program designed to recruit much-needed volunteers for partnering mentoring organizations.
AIM News
Up-to-date news on the following AIM objectives and other significant developments:
- Establishment of an endowment fund that awards college scholarships to youth participating in the AIM program.
- Expansion of the AIM program through the continued development of partnerships with mentoring organizations, government entities, foundations, and corporate sponsors.
- Acquisition of permanent locations for regional outdoor complexes to host camps for AIM programs across the country.
February 6, 2009
Green Mountain Products becomes an AIM national corporate partner. A percentage of all sales will be graciously donated to support the AIM program.
January 23, 2009
The Collective becomes an AIM national corporate partner. It's Kentwood, Michigan location serves as the AIM national headquarters and an indoor training complex.
December 29, 2008
Adventures in Mentoring (AIM) is launched as a program in Ottawa County, Michigan. Sponsored by the Ottawa County 20th Circuit Court - Family Division / Juvenile Services, AIM serves court-involved youth of the county. AIM has partnered with the Ottawa County Michigan State University Extension to manage the AIM casework through the Journey 4-H Youth Mentoring program.
