Our mission is to provide experiences that inspire character and community so our next generation of leaders is grounded in character.

Our programs for students, educators and leaders, exist so our next generation of leaders is grounded in character. Character matters.

Part of our mission at Youth Frontiers is to reach kids at critical ages to provide them with dynamic experiences that enhance self-awareness, empathy and connectedness.

The impact of a Youth Frontiers experience extends beyond one day. After the Kindness Retreat, 90 percent of fourth and fifth graders are more confident to help someone who is being picked on.

In 1987, Joe founded Youth Frontiers (YF), a Minnesota-based nonprofit organization that provides experiences that inspire character, civility and community. YF has impacted more …

Youth Frontiers programs are designed to define, explain and inspire key character traits like kindness, courage and respect. Our content is scripted and consistent in delivery from client to client.

Youth Frontiers fuels our mission through a nearly equal split between client program fees and the generosity of our donors. This model reduces costs for schools and nonprofits who cannot afford to pay full price for our programs, while keeping them vested in the experience.

Our events raise critical funds to keep our retreats affordable for schools. They also showcase Youth Frontiers' unique culture the impact of our mission. Come experience an event for yourself and see how we inspire character and build community. We'd love to connect with you!

Whether you know your next steps or aren’t sure, contact us. We’ll talk through it together. (952) 922-0222 (402) 431-2751 Fill out my Wufoo form!

This year, Youth Frontiers is focusing on five main programs, four can be delivered virtually with one consisting of smaller cohorts of less than 10 people. ...