Where Outdoor Education and Adventure Meet

MyOutdoorJoy is a certified outdoor education and adventure company that focuses on teaching outdoor recreational activities and preparedness skills to beginners and those building on past experiences.

Welcome to My OutdoorJoy

At MyOutdoorJoy, your safety is our top priority. We are committed to providing our participants, members, and guests with unparalleled opportunities to learn new outdoor skills and apply them with confidence. Our seasoned specialists and instructors ensure you leave our classes proficient in outdoor skills and terminology. Most importantly, you will feel empowered and enjoy every moment with like-minded individuals.

What We Do

Classes

Intro To Hiking, Intro To Camping, SCUBA , Emergency Prepping, Hiking Safety, Intro To Backpacking, Compass, Compass Navigation,

Outdoor Events / Adventures

Enjoy nature by participating in one of our events. Since many of our participants are new to the outdoors, we can also provide equipment or gear to use.

Leave No Trace Workshops

3-5 hour workshop that covers the seven (7) Leave No Trace Principles, environmental education and conservation.

Corporate Team Building

Our on-demand services cater to groups over 8, that desire private customized experiences and exclusivity.

Design A Private Event

Our on-demand services cater to groups over 8, that desire private customized experiences and exclusivity.

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Something happens every year in November — and I used to ignore it or take part in it. Everyone rockets forward into speed mode with fast decisions and busy social calendars. All of which leads to being overwhelmed. Out time outdoors gets cancelled, rescheduled or we turn it into an “escape hatch” or a quick […]

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James’s 10 Favorite Things for 2025

With the holidays approaching, we asked James for his list of favorite outdoor items for 2025. What would he like to get for Christmas this year (if he didn’t already have everything, that is)? I know the title says his 10 favorite things but it’s really 16. He had a hard time deciding on his […]

“As a park ranger, I interact with a lot of groups, many of which are led by inexperienced leaders with social media sites. MyOutdoorJoy is a true outdoor company with guides and instructors that are experts in the outdoors.”- Jim Stanton

Jim Stanton

Park Ranger

group safety experts

Our Instructors carry satellite communicators in areas with limited/no cell phone service
Instructors and guides are experienced, vetted, and background checked
Our group class sizes are small to ensure individual attention and maximize learning
Classes focus on beginner to intermediate experience levels
You see people just like you in a variety of ages and body shapes

Why Join Our Community?

Stress Relief and Mindfulness

Fun and Safe Adventures

New Experiences

Join us for our exciting events and classes that welcome everyone. Embrace the outdoors and unlock the incredible health benefits of nature. We hope to inspire everyone to not only experience the outdoors, but embrace and protect it as well.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the organization focused on?

We focuson novice to intermediate people. Ourgoal is to help beginnersenjoy the outside and supplement the knowledge of people who have intermediate experience but want to enhance their knowledge

Do I have to be athletic to join?

Ourmembers are real people with real figures. We goacross the spectrum from thin to having more weight thanthey would want to admit. When you join you will realize we are everyday people doing extraordinarythings.

I am afraid to camp outside.

No worries,that is common for beginners. Most of our trips take place in public parks that people frequent during the day. You won’tbe out in isolatedwilderness plusyour car is usually within 75 yards of the campsite. Our staff is also inattendance for all the events plus you will be with other participants.You won’t be alone, and our events are very family friendly

Can I bring a friend to the events?

You certainly can and we encourage it. Our members can sign up for events and add Plus 1. Your friend will receive the member pricing for the event when you register for an event. You must attend the event with your friend.

Are events open to the public?

Members always have advanced registration to the events. If our events do not fill up with members, we will allow the public to sign up at full price and without the member benefits

Why Join MyOutdoorJoy?

We keep you safe, Informed and educated. We are a new company with expert teachers and instructors from all facets of the outdoors. Our adventure instructors have CPR and/or wilderness first Aid training, plus each instructorhascompleted at least 100 tripsand/or events.Several of the instructors have done Eybrus, Mt. Kilimanjaro, A.T. and the Scottish Highlands and as well as various additional international and domestic outdoor excursions. We are true experts in our fields not internet weekend warriors. Our instructors also carry satellite communication devices when on events with students, so we are always in communication, even whenthere is no cell-signals.