We know that disconnection from self, family and community is a root cause of distress and anxiety. Nature itself provides a gateway for reconnecting with our innate and fundamental wholeness—a reality confirmed by the latest behavioral science.
Kids need more time outside—their comfort zone.
Nature Deficit Disorder is recognized as a real consequence, or side effect, of too much time spent indoors, much of it in front of screens. Whether it’s summer camp adventures after an intense school year, a weekly hike with a therapeutic guide or a weekend immersion in the mountains, the physical and mental health benefits of time spent in nature are well documented.
Rooted in nature, supported by science.
Our 4Roots Method is a person-centered and physically active approach for building authentic relationship, connecting with nature, and contributing to community. It activates both branches of the Central Nervous System to deepen wholeness. Our method strengthens an individual’s sense of self and capacity for self-regulation and learning. It also builds relational awareness and resilience, so kids heal and thrive.
Our programs meet kids where they are.
Trailblazing school programs, summer camps, and custom group programs.
For youth of all backgrounds to connect with nature and their communities, build confidence and grow their capacity for health and wellbeing. Our environmental education and adventure programs support students in understanding the role they can play as stewards of the planet. Read More
Holistic wellness and recovery services for individuals and groups.
To support youth in finding a fluid balance between the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual (or meaning-making) facets of their lives. Offered at our 4Roots Wellness Center, on several local school campuses, at alternative education sites, for visiting schools or faculty, and as an adjunct to juvenile justice programs. Read More
Clinically supervised, 1-on-1, nature-based therapeutic mentoring.
For youth with serious emotional disturbance related to mental or behavioral health and/or substance abuse issues. With a focus on awareness and deepening self-acceptance, youth develop self-efficacy, resilience, and grit for effecting major transformation and ongoing growth in their lives. Read More
The transformative power of Embodied Peak Experience
Embodied Peak Experience is a heightened connection to our body brought on by physical exertion, risk appropriate to the individual, and attention to our sensations. It is at the heart of what we offer at Gateway. Ongoing research indicates that our students have greater levels of confidence, a strengthened sense of self, and greater physical coordination and energy. They also experience an increased ability to regulate their emotions, improvement in their family relationships, and more overall resiliency.
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Transformation happens, thanks to our team.
It’s one thing to create a vision for what’s possible; it’s another thing entirely to assemble a team of like-minded individuals who care deeply and are invested in making that vision a reality.
