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Pathways To Learning
Scottsdale, AZ · EIN 611815606 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · NTEE B99 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · www.pathwaystolearning.org
revenue
$56K
expenses
$71K
net assets
$-15K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

To provide opportunities to explore the natural world giving outdoor experiences that will sustain and enrich physical and mental well-being throughout each youth?s lives and to help inspire and motivate them.

profile · synthesized from sources

Pathways To Learning provides outdoor STEM-centered educational programs and camps for youth, schools, and families. The organization operates two camp locations in Arizona and offers a Mobile STEM Discovery Lab that travels across the state. They also provide team-building retreats for organizations, churches, and sports teams.

named programs · 11 · from sources

what they call their work

Ag-In-A-Bag (Outdoor STEAM-Centered Education in a Backpack)
Backpacks filled with supplies and activity packets for hands-on STEM lessons, available for shipping to homes or schools for individual or classroom use.
Amazing Race Adventure
Teams of students complete clues and challenges in a race format to foster teamwork and problem-solving.
Astronomy with Telescopes (Night Module)
An introductory astronomy presentation followed by the use of high-powered reflecting telescopes to explore the solar system.
Camp Tontozona
An outdoor camp location in Payson, AZ, offering STEM programs, team training, and retreat facilities for schools, teams, and groups.
Ecology Hike
A nature walk where students make observations of forest organisms and learn about their behaviors and structures for survival.
Low Ropes Challenge Course
A course designed for students to develop team building and leadership skills through individual and personal challenges.
Mobile STEM Discovery Lab (MDL)
A mobile program that brings outdoor STEM education directly to schools and locations across Arizona.
Outdoor STEM Centered Education (OSCE)
Outdoor educational programs that combine STEM learning with experiential activities, offered at camp locations and through a mobile lab.
STEAM Machine
Students work in small groups to test their engineering skills, focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.
STEM Archery
Students learn archery fundamentals, safety, and technique, integrated with STEM principles to understand the physics and design of bows and arrows.
Team Building Leadership
Games and challenges designed to encourage communication, critical thinking, and teamwork among students.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Outdoor STEM & Team Building Programs 5 activities
    • Outdoor STEM and Team Building Programs
      Offers a variety of outdoor STEM and team-building programs including a low ropes course, STEM archery, astronomy with telescopes, an "Amazing Race Adventure," a "STEAM Machine" program, ecology hikes, and team building leadership activities.
    • Outdoor STEM-Centered Education (OSCE) Programs
      Offers a variety of Outdoor STEM-Centered Education programs, including a low ropes course, STEM archery, astronomy with telescopes, an "Amazing Race Adventure," "STEAM Machine" activities, ecology hikes, and team-building leadership programs. These programs have served over 385 schools and 25,000 students since 2013.
    • STEM-Centered Educational Programs
      Offers a variety of STEM-centered educational programs, including archery, astronomy with telescopes, ecology hikes, and "STEAM Machine" activities, designed to teach fundamentals, physics, engineering skills, and environmental observation. These programs have served over 385 schools and 25,000 students since 2013.
    • STEM-Centered Educational Programs
      Offers a variety of STEM-centered educational programs, including a low ropes course for team building, STEM archery, astronomy with telescopes, an "Amazing Race Adventure," a "STEAM Machine" program for engineering skills, and ecology hikes. These programs are delivered through outdoor learning environments and have served over 385 schools and 25,000 students since 2013.
    • Team Building and Leadership Programs
      Provides team building and leadership programs, including a low ropes course and "Amazing Race Adventure" challenges, to foster teamwork, critical thinking, and skill development among students.
  • Children's Educational Activity Kits and Materials 4 activities
    • Distribute STEAM-centered Education Backpacks
      Distributes STEAM-centered education backpacks containing instructional materials and activity supplies to homes and schools for youth ages 6 and up, providing individual educational supplies for classroom or home use.
    • Distribution of Educational Backpacks
      Distributes STEAM-centered education backpacks containing instructional materials and activity supplies to homes and schools for youth ages 6 and up, providing individual educational supplies to students for use in classrooms or at home.
    • Educational Backpack Distribution
      Distributes STEAM-centered education backpacks containing instructional materials and activity supplies to homes and schools for youth ages 6 and up, providing individual educational supplies to students for use in classrooms or at home.
    • STEAM Education Backpack Distribution
      Distributes STEAM-centered education backpacks containing instructional materials and activity supplies to homes and schools for youth ages 6 and up.
  • Mobile STEM Education Labs 4 activities
    • Mobile STEM Discovery Lab
      Delivers a Mobile STEM Discovery Lab to schools and various locations across Arizona, offering customizable half-day and full-day visits to provide outdoor education and STEM-centered programs to students.
    • Mobile STEM Discovery Lab
      Delivers a Mobile STEM Discovery Lab to schools and various locations across Arizona, offering customizable half-day and full-day visits to provide outdoor education and STEM-centered programs.
    • Mobile STEM Discovery Lab
      Delivers a Mobile STEM Discovery Lab to schools and various locations across Arizona, offering customizable half-day and full-day outdoor education programs focused on STEM.
    • Mobile STEM Discovery Lab
      Delivers a Mobile STEM Discovery Lab to schools and locations across Arizona, offering customizable half-day and full-day visits for outdoor education, and has served over 385 schools and 25,000 students since 2013.
  • Adapted Camp Sessions for Youth with Disabilities 3 activities
    • Operate Camp Tontozona
      Operates Camp Tontozona in Payson, Arizona, providing facilities and programs for schools, sports teams, student organizations, and guest groups. The camp includes lodging, a turf field, hiking trails, and various outdoor activities.
    • Outdoor Education and Retreat Facilities
      Operates Camp Tontozona in Payson, Arizona, providing facilities for schools, sports teams, student organizations, and guest groups. This includes various housing options (dormitories, lodges, cabins), a turf field, hiking trails, field game areas, firepits, outdoor classrooms, and an amphitheater for outdoor camps, programs, and retreats.
    • Outdoor Education and Retreat Facilities
      Operates Camp Tontozona in Payson, Arizona, providing facilities for schools, sports teams, student organizations, and guest groups. The camp includes various housing options, a turf field, hiking trails, field games, and an amphitheater, serving over 80,000 students through outdoor learning environments since 2011.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$56K
Contributions & grants$25K45%
Program service revenue$31K55%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$71K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$48K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$-15K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
relationships · 10

who they work with

  • ASU Partner — ASU football and soccer teams have used the turf field at Camp Tontozona.
  • American Camp Association Partner — Recognized as a leader in innovative camp programs by the American Camp Association.
  • Arizona Christian University Partner — Arizona Christian University football and soccer teams have used the turf field at Camp Tontozona.
  • Arizona State University Partner — Historically used Camp Tontozona as a training site for its football team and as a student learning platform.
  • Arizona State University Partner — Operates programs at Arizona State University's Camp Tontozona.
  • Fiesta Bowl Charities Partner — Title sponsor of the Mobile STEM Discovery Lab program.
  • Gavven Partner — Church Engagement Director with a Master’s in faith-based community development who assists in developing retreats.
  • Tonto Creek Camp Partner — Delivers the Mobile STEM Discovery Lab in partnership with Pathways to Learning.
  • Tonto Creek Camp Partner — Operates Camp Tontozona in partnership with Pathways to Learning.
  • tontocreekcamp.com Partner — Partner website implementing accessibility features aligned with Pathways to Learning's accessibility standards.