Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The first time Zorbari Nwidor sat in a kayak, it was inside a gymnasium, as part of a college and career fair. She knew, even then, that it was the start of something special.
Now, as the Executive Director of Chicago Adventure Therapy (CAT), Zorbari draws on her experiences from climbing, camping and kayaking with CAT to introduce Chicago youth to the healing powers of the outdoors.
“A lot of these kids don’t know outside of Chicago. They’re only engaged in negative activities, so that’s all they know… I could say what really helped me, it was the sports, the outdoor adventure”—Miguel Mendez, CAT Staff and alumni
From their first time camping to multi-day paddling excursions, CAT uses adventure and the outdoors to foster a sense of empowerment and positive mental health among Chicago youth.
Learn more: chicagoadventuretherapy.org
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“Leading the Way” is a film series that celebrates and promotes NRS ambassadors, organizations and projects fostering inclusivity and positive change in the outdoors.
#LEADingtheWay #NRSLEAD #apostleislands #adventuretherapy
The first time Zorbari Nwidor sat in a kayak, it was inside a gymnasium, as part of a college and career fair. She knew, even then, that it was the start of something special.
Now, as the Executive Director of Chicago Adventure Therapy (CAT), Zorbari draws on her experiences from climbing, camping and kayaking with CAT to introduce Chicago youth to the healing powers of the outdoors.
“A lot of these kids don’t know outside of Chicago. They’re only engaged in negative activities, so that’s all they know… I could say what really helped me, it was the sports, the outdoor adventure”—Miguel Mendez, CAT Staff and alumni
From their first time camping to multi-day paddling excursions, CAT uses adventure and the outdoors to foster a sense of empowerment and positive mental health among Chicago youth.
Learn more: chicagoadventuretherapy.org
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“Leading the Way” is a film series that celebrates and promotes NRS ambassadors, organizations and projects fostering inclusivity and positive change in the outdoors.
#LEADingtheWay #NRSLEAD #apostleislands #adventuretherapy
