• LEARNING THROUGH EXPERIENCES

  • LEARNING THROUGH EXPERIENCES

We are based in Massachusetts and since 2014, we have supported the systematic development of first-generation youth in New England and youth in high-risk communities in Peru

We are based in Massachusetts and since 2014, we have supported the systematic development of first-generation youth in New England and youth in high-risk communities in Peru

 We have seen that every kid, family and community faces their own challenges and believe that everyone deserves a chance to succeed, regardless of their life circumstances.


Our  mission is to support youth beyond borders, break barriers and expand opportunities with the vision that tomorrow they will do the same for others. 

Our work is built on Experience, Education and Responsibility which are the foundation of our Experiential Education system. 

Our work is built on Experience, Education and Responsibility which are the foundation of our Experiential Education system. 

Our work is built on Experience, Education and Responsibility which are the foundation of our Experiential Education system. 

EXPERIENCES

Deep Learning

EXPERIENCES

Deep Learning

EDUCATION

Effort, reflection and skills.

EDUCATION

Effort, reflection and skills.

EDUCATION

Effort, reflection,

and refinement of skills.

RESPONSIBILITY

Integrating learning & the real world

RESPONSIBILITY

Integrating learning with real world scenarios.

RESPONSIBILITY

Integrating learning with real world scenarios.

Year-round, our projects and workshops focus on “Natural Urbanism”: our name for personal growth, future-ready skills, expression, mentorship and social responsibility while our seasonal outdoor programs open doors to new career opportunities and lifestyles, all made possible thanks to our Partner Educators.

Year-round, our projects and workshops focus on “Natural Urbanism”: our name for personal growth, future-ready skills, expression, mentorship and social responsibility while our seasonal outdoor programs open doors to new career opportunities and lifestyles, all made possible thanks to our Partner Educators.

Year-round, our projects and workshops focus on “Natural Urbanism”: our name for personal growth, future-ready skills, expression, mentorship and social responsibility while our seasonal outdoor programs open doors to new career opportunities and lifestyles, all made possible thanks to our Partner Educators.

850+

STUDENTS

Each year

850+

STUDENTS

Each year

40-70

Lawrence High School students receive year round support

40-70

Lawrence High School students receive year round support

100+

Educators collaborate with us

100+

Educators collaborate with us

OUR PARTNER EDUCATORS

Upward Bound of the Northeast

Salem State University

North Andover Public Schools

Lawrence Public Schools

Pingree School

Governor's Academy

850+

STUDENTS

Each year

40-70

Lawrence High School students receive year round support

100+

Educators collaborate with us

OUR PARTNER EDUCATORS

Upward Bound of the Northeast

Salem State University

North Andover Public Schools

Lawrence Public Schools

Pingree School

Governor's Academy

850+

STUDENTS

Each year

40-70

Lawrence High School students receive year round support

100+

Educators collaborate with us

OUR PARTNER EDUCATORS

Upward Bound of the Northeast

Salem State University

North Andover Public Schools

Lawrence Public Schools

Pingree School

Governor's Academy


Aqua & Terra
Summer
Global Impact Project

“Thank you so much for giving my students such an amazing experience!, They are already talking about going next year!”

Mona Savastano Upward Bound at Salem State University

“Thank you so much for giving my students such an amazing experience!, They are already talking about going next year!”

Mona Savastano Upward Bound at Salem State University

“Thank you so much for giving my students

such an amazing experience!,

They are already talking about going next year!”

Mona Savastano Upward Bound at Salem State University

“Thank you so much for giving my students such an amazing experience!, They are already talking about going next year!”

Mona Savastano Upward Bound at Salem State University

DKYL'S sustained growth over the past decade is thanks

to our collaborators and your support.


DKYL'S sustained growth over the past decade is thanks

to our collaborators and your support.


DKYL'S sustained growth over the past decade is thanks

to our collaborators and your support.


Registered 501 (c)3 

Nonprofit, MA 

© Copyright 2025

All rights reserved         

Registered 501 (c)3  , MA 

© Copyright 2025

All rights reserved         

Registered 501 (c)3 

Nonprofit, MA 

© Copyright 2025

All rights reserved