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WELCOME!

The Healing Forest Institute, Inc is a 501c3 non-governmental, non-profit youth development organization.
 

Its mission is to provide enrichment activities for youth and teens  in authentic environments that enable them to make natural connections between their academic life and real world experiences.
 

With a focus on middle school girls, this project based  program format provides an exciting platform of self-discovery for children that builds character, increases social confidence and strengthens academic competence.
 

The Healing Forest Institute, Inc is a member of the American Camp Association.

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The 2024-2025 
Student Sponsorship Program 

In partnership with schools and non-profit organizations, we coordinate

programs for youth and teens to help them gain access to

enrichment opportunities that strengthen their academic,

physical, social and mental well being.  

We know that these needs of our children persist year-round! 

 Your gift of $45, or more, helps us to meet their learning needs 

and provide the basic materials children must have to be successful

including adequate supplies, clothing or program materials and fees.

 Investing in Our Children Now
Ensures their Future!
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The Healing Forest Institute, Inc is committed to encouraging children to be successful--as children. Our programs engage them in authentic environments using the outdoors and real-world experiences as the classroom. ​

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Summer 2016: Harper's Ferry, W.VA; Lancaster, PA; New York City, NY (Statue of Liberty, Immigration Museum, 911 Museum, Apollo Theatre, Broadway Theatre (School of Rock); Quad Studio, Harlem Hip Hop Tours, Philadelphia, PA (Liberty Bell/Independence Hall)

Summer 2017: Annapolis, MD (Kunte Kinte Memorial); Cambridge, MD; Chicoteague, VA; Williamsburg, VA; Hampton, VA; Virginia Beach, VA VA Living Museum/Dolphin Watch; Elon, NC, Greensboro, NC (Civil Rights Museum)

Summer 2018: Pocono Mts, PA; Crayola Factory, PA, Pretzel Factory, PA; Corning Glass Museum, NY; Underground Railroad Museum, Buffalo, NY: Niagara Falls, NY

College Visits & Tours

Columbia University, NY

NY University, NY

Julliard School of Music

Penn State, State College, PA

Temple University

Drexel University

Hampton University, VA

Norfolk State University

Elon University, NC

North Carolina A&T, NC

University of MD Eastern Shore

University of MD College Park, MD

Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD

Delaware State University, Dover, DE

University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Buffalo State University

Summer 2021: Camp Sponsorship/ Partnership Programs; City Kids Wilderness Project Summer Camp,

Summer 2022: Camp Sponsorship/  Partnership Programs; City Kids Wilderness Project Summer Camp:  Healing Forest Community Service Program, Prince Wm Forest  Park, VA; Two Rivers Public Charter School 5th Grade NatureBridge Program

Summer 2019: Baltimore, MD; Mergenthaler Vocational School, Ripley's Museum; Dover, DE; School of Fashion Design; Newark, DE; Rehoboth Beach

Spring 2023: Camp Sponsorship/ Partnership Programs; NatureBridge, PWFP, VA --Two Rivers Public Charter School.

Fall 2024 - Spring 2025

NatureBridge School Year Science Program, PWFP

Summer 2020: Camp Sponsorship Partnership Programs; Arena Stage Virtual Camp; Generation Hope Teens; Dunbar High School Virtual Classroom

Base Camp/Team Building:

Northern VA 4H Educational Center, Front Royal, VA

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