Foundation for Academic Endeavors
Empowering educational experiences in the Skagit Valley
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Vamos staff and youth heading to the water for kyaking.
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Vamos Outdoors Project
Building community through connection to the land and access to the outdoors.
Whatcom and Skagit counties are known for their rich agriculture and breathtaking views of the North Cascades. However, access to its dense nature is often limited to those with the means to get outside. Beginning in 2018, the Vamos Outdoors Project began their mission of “building community through connection to the land and access to the outdoors.” What, on the surface, appears to be a traditional sports program is also deeply committed...
