Free, guided outdoor experiences that teach kids and neighbors to hike, garden, camp, compete, and steward the land — building the grit, teamwork, and focus that carry into every part of life. Serving Fresno, Visalia, Clovis, Madera, and Tulare Counties.
Donations accepted — 501(c)(3) status pending. Tax-deductibility to be confirmed on approval.
Every Valley Adventure Foundation program falls into one of four pillars: Learn, Play, Compete, and Steward. Together they build outdoor confidence, teamwork, and a habit of caring for the land — and the people around us.
Hands-on classes in gardening, foraging, cooking outdoors, basic land skills, and how nature actually works — taught by people who live it.
Free day-hikes, paddle days, campouts, and stargazing trips led by trained guides — designed for families who've never done it before.
Outdoor sports and field days that teach kids to think fast, work as a team, lose well, and keep showing up. The same character the trail builds — earned on a field.
Volunteer service days on public lands, creek clean-ups, native planting projects, and community orchard days that give back to the places we play.
The Valley I grew up in is surrounded by some of the most beautiful land in the country — but a whole generation of kids has never hiked it, camped in it, or planted anything in it. We started VAF to change that, one Saturday at a time.
Jeff Yan
Founder & President · Valley Adventure Foundation
The Central Valley is surrounded by some of the most beautiful land in California, yet a whole generation of kids and families has never hiked a trail, slept under stars, or planted a tree.
We're building a foundation that pairs guided outdoor experiences with hands-on skills — so that time outside becomes normal again, not exotic. The way it was meant to be.
Read our full storyFounding year — numbers grow as we do.