Explore Austin is a brand that empowers youth to reach their full potential through mentoring, leadership, and outdoor adventure. They believe in the transformative power of nature and use it to teach important values such as compassion, humility, and self-care. Through long-term mentoring, caring and committed mentors help the youth expand their horizons, see beyond societal limitations, and create a new vision for their own success.

Team-based adventures are also a key component, fostering relationship building and developing leadership skills. Explore Austin follows a unique ACES framework, which stands for Action Oriented, Courageous, Excellent Teammate, and Strong Communicator, to help their explorers understand the qualities needed to be a leader. They make a six-year commitment to each child, providing 1,300 hours of mentorship per child.

With a strong mentor retention rate, impactful adventures, and a dedication to youth development, Explore Austin is making a difference in the lives of Austin youth. Join their team, become a mentor, or support their cause through donation