Passion For Life
An organization of inclusivity
outdoor appreciation mentors
Passion for life mentors
a common sense solution to the Indoors Epidemic,
the Social Connectivity Epidemic,
the Screen Time Epidemic
What we are doing is more than decreasing screen time; it is more than introducing kids to outdoor passions; it is more than getting kids hooked on the outdoors. We’re not just battling the screens epidemic, the indoors epidemic; we’re not just fighting all the bad stuff that comes with it - increased rates of childhood obesity, anxiety, depression, suicide. We are fostering and cultivating outdoor mentorship, empowering people to make a difference. And we're doing this at a point in history where bringing people together, embracing our differences, celebrating life - celebrating our differences - couldn't be more needed. If there was ever a way to better the world in so many regards, this is it. - A.G.
INTRODUCtions TO 38 OUTDOOR PASSIONS
including HIKING, Rockhounding, metal detecting, fishing - spin, bait, fly, ice, gold panning, foraging, clamming, lobstering, hiking, DOWNHILL skiing, X-COUNTRY SKIING, SNOWSHOEING, camping, canoeing, kayaking, boating - power & sail, HUNTING, shed hunting, TRAPPING, mountain biking, birding, ice skating, golf, DISC GOLF, SURFING, GEOCACHING, Tide-pooling, tENNIS, BADMINTON, cycling, snowboarding, winter mountaineering, skateboarding, PICKLEBALL, scuba diving, AND - OF COURSE - SNORKELING (absolutely epic!).
Did you knoW
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Kids are on screens 7 - 9 hours a day!
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Many kids are overweight, anxious, depressed & even suicidal.
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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.
Who Introduced You to the Outdoors?
Our founder has spent over 40 years introducing people to outdoor passions.
He credits his love of the outdoors and connection with nature as a key to his physical, mental & spiritual health.
Today he leads a team of over 60 volunteers representing 38 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!
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
