Outside Perspectives recognizes a need for more diversity in the outdoors. We will address this need by connecting minority youth with the outdoors through building intentional program partnerships in underserved communities. 

Outside Perspectives recognizes that some of the populations it works with might face significant physical, emotional, or financial challenges to participation. Building a connection with nature is a human right, and we will strive not to turn down a participant due to any of their restraints.

Outside Perspectives recognizes the importance of solid and long-lasting relationships in the lives of youth, especially for those who have experienced instability.  We realize that one journey will not make lasting change; we will seek to continue relationships with our participants beyond their first program.

Outside Perspectives recognizes the importance of active and connected communities. We strive to cultivate a warm and welcoming community for our supporters by giving them meaningful opportunities to contribute and a sense of belonging by promoting in-person connection and thoughtful gratitude.

Outside Perspectives recognizes how easy it can be to have an unintentional negative environmental impact on places we visit. We seek to teach and promote the importance of wild spaces, responsible stewardship, leave-no-trace ethics, and environmentally sustainable practices in our day-to-day routines.

Outside Perspectives recognizes that stainable growth directly correlates to maintaining a high level of commitment from all involved parties. The staff are committed to the mission, the mission is committed to youth and their communities, youth and their communities are committed to the organization, the organization is committed to the staff.