Upcoming events

    • 9 Mar 2024
    • 9 Jun 2024
    • 5 sessions
    • REI DC 201 M St. NE Washington, DC 20002
    • 0
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    Learn how to Scuba dive with Soul Trak's Scuba Diving Cohort! This certification course will prepare you with the necessary skills and knowledge for underwater adventure. 

    Dates: March 9, 2024 - June 9, 2024

    Schedule:

    Orientation: Saturday, March 9, 12-3p

    REI DC 201 M St. NE Washington, DC 20002


    First Pool Session: Sunday Mar 24, 3-5p

    (First section of e-learning must be completed by first pool session)


    Pool Session 2: Saturday April 6, 4-6p

    Pool Session 3: Saturday April 27 (Time TBA)

    Pool Session 4: Saturday May 18 (Time TBA)

    Pool Sessions are mandatory attendance. There may be additional pool sessions added for additional practice (additional cost associated).

    Certification weekend at Lake Phoenix June 8-9 (recommended to arrive Friday 6/7)


    Pool sessions will be held at:

    Rockville Swim and Fitness Center

    355 Martins Ln

    Rockville, MD 20850


    Cost: $550

    Includes PADI E-Learning Course, Instruction and Pool Sessions, Lake Phoenix (Certification Weekend) entry and tank rental.


    Additional costs to participants:

    Personal scuba gear (fins+booties, mask, snorkel)

    Accommodation and transportation to Lake Phoenix (we can help coordinate travel and accommodation as a group)


    Gear provided by instructors:

    Wetsuit

    Buoyancy Control Device (BCD)

    Regulator

    Air Tanks


    Swimming Requirement:

    A prerequisite for the certification is to be able to continuously swim 200 yards (4 down/back laps any swim style) and survival float (or tread water) for 10 minutes.


    Health Requirements/Doctor’s Note:

    A medical form must be completed which may require a doctor’s note.


    Payment can either be made in full, or over a 3 part payment plan ($183.33 each)

    1st Payment due at Registration

    2nd Payment due Feb 24

    3rd Payment due Mar 24


    • 23 Mar 2024
    • 1 Jun 2024
    • 6 sessions
    • Carderock National Recreation Area and Great Falls National Park
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    We are partnering with Sportrock Climbing Center for a 6 course outdoor climbing  program. This course will take club members through a 6 part developmental climbing program that will build climbers confidence and technical climbing skills outdoors. Climbing workshop include - Knot tying, belay training, and anchor setting, Outdoor Climbing Clinics will take place in both Carderock Recreation Area and Great Falls National Park, just 15 minutes driving outside of DC. 

    Meeting Dates: 

    4/20/2024, at Great Falls
    5/4/2024, at Great Falls
    5/18/2024, at Great Falls

    All former climbing club members will also be considered for larger multi-pitch Seneca Rocks climbing opportunity after completion of this in-depth climbing program. 

    Cost: $100 (all gear is included) -All charges are final and go towards supporting the program.

    If this cost is hindering your ability to participate in this opportunity, please email Hello@soultrak.com directly for further assistance. 


    • 30 Mar 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl SE, Washington, DC
    • 10
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    Soul Trak Community Hikes

    Fort Circle Trail
    Saturday March 30, 2024 from 9-12pm

    Meeting Place:  Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl SE, Washington, DC 20020

    Join us for a Soul Trak Community Hike! Starting and ending at the museum, we will walk the historic Fort Circle Trail to Fort Dupont.

    The 7-mile out and back is a good beginner/easy hiking route. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. 

    Participants are advised to bring snacks and water along for the trip. It is important to have enough fuel for the day, we will stop for a break midway through hike. Do also wear close toed shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.  Note that all hiking tours are weather dependent and will proceed in light rain but may need to cancel if there is heavy rain, lightning, or strong wind in the forecast.

    We will gather at the Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl SE, Washington, DC 20020, where we will begin the 7 mile out-and-back hike (3.5 miles one way) to Fort Dupont.


    • 2 Apr 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Piney Branch Elementary School, 7510 Maple Ave, Takoma Park
    • 0
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    Join Soul Trak and the Canoe Cruisers Association at the pool to gain comfort and confidence in a kayak while in a safe, supportive environment for practicing.

    Volunteers from CCA will provide gear (life jacket/PFD, boats, and paddles) as well as guidance and pointers to practice maneuvering in a kayak. By practicing in a pool, participants gain confidence in rolling and exiting a kayak while in the water. Participants will have the opportunity to meet experienced kayakers, learn about whitewater kayaking, and gain confidence in a kayak in preparation for outdoor adventures! No experience necessary, just come ready to get wet and with enthusiasm to practice! These pool sessions will prepare participants to take the Soul Trak Whitewater Kayaking Class in July on the Potomac River in conjunction with Calleva River School.

    This session is open to anyone who signed up for the waitlist for the January, February, or March sessions. Due to limited volunteer and gear capacity, there will be a registration limit of 5 participants per session. Registration for each session will close a week from the session date. 

    Please plan to arrive at the pool by 6:45.


    • 8 May 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Virtual
    • 28
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    Virtual Volunteer Orientation
    Wednesday, May 8, 2024
    6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Video call link: https://meet.google.com/hze-vsiu-xgj

    Or dial: ‪(US) +1 914-893-5841‬ PIN: ‪245 187 490‬#

    Are you interested in Volunteering with Soul Trak? Join us for a virtual volunteer orientation to meet the Soul Trak team, learn about Soul Trak's mission, volunteer opportunities, expectations and the volunteer onboarding process. 

    Soul Trak's programs would not be possible without the help of our amazing team of volunteers. Learn how to lead group hikes, bike rides, or climbing trips, no experience necessary. If you are excited about the outdoors and making the outdoors more accessible and diverse, then come volunteer with us!



    • 22 Jul 2024
    • 7:00 AM
    • 26 Jul 2024
    • 7:00 PM
    • Address
    • 9
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    Join Soul Trak for a Youth Adventure Week in Shenandoah National Park. Over the duration of one week, the group will set up camp at Big Meadows Campground, complete service projects for the park, attend educational ranger talks to learn about the history and natural environment of the park, and spend time exploring the park through hiking and visiting points of interest in the park. The goal is to connect DMV youth with a local national park, in order to foster stewardship for public lands and diverse representation in the outdoors. 

    Who: Youth aged 11-15 are invited to register and apply. If you have participated in Soul Trak’s Youth Adventure Cohort, Soul Trak/KIPP Program, or other Soul Trak programs, come join us for an adventurous week! 

    Key Programs:

    • Camping 101: Learn the basics of tent camping and setting up a comfortable outdoor camping setup. We will be cooking all of our meals on camp stoves, and making sure we keep a clean and tidy campsite. 

    • Learn Leave No Trace principles and general best practices for camping. 

    • Complete service projects for the park and learn about park stewardship. Projects could include trail maintenance or campsite beautification.

    • Attend engaging ranger talks about the natural and human history of the national park. 

    • Learn about Black History in Shenandoah NP: Lewis Mountain Resort

    • Naturalist talks: Learn about the native flora and fauna, geology, and waterways. 

    • Astrology: See the stars at night!

    • Explore the park through hiking excursions and visiting Shenandoah’s famous waterfalls. 

    Schedule: 

    Monday 7/22: Transportation provided from DC, leave Monday morning from Anacostia Park. Drive to Shenandoah National Park and arrive at the campsite, where we will have lunch and set up camp. Meet Park Rangers and Shenandoah staff to receive an orientation on the park. 

    Tuesday 7/23: Spend the day around Big Meadows Campground. We will participate in a morning educational program, afternoon service project, and attend an evening ranger talk.

    Wednesday 7/24: All day hike to a waterfall!

    Thursday 7/25: Morning Service Day, Afternoon Educational Program, evening hike.

    Friday 7/26: We will close out the week by presenting youth participants with recognition of their service to the park and status of Junior Park Ranger. We will depart the park in the early afternoon to return to DC. 

    Costs: 

    Soul Trak will cover the cost of all transportation and meals, and provide camping gear such as tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping pads. The $25 registration fee will ensure your registration and go towards providing group supplies.

    Participants only need to provide their own personal gear for the week, including appropriate clothing and layers, hiking shoes/boots, day pack, and toiletries. A more detailed list will be provided during Orientation. 

    Orientation: 

    Youth Adventure Week Orientation will be a mandatory in-person meeting in early June (Tentative date: Sunday June 2, 2-4pm). We will go over the week’s programs, provide information on what you will need to bring, and answer any questions. 

    How to Register and Apply:

    1. Register here on the Soul Trak page - Parents please register your youth participant under their name. You can put your contact information in for them.

    2. Fill out the SurveyMonkey application here. This will provide us important preliminary information on our youth participants. 

    3. We will confirm your registration and application. 

    Questions? Reach out to junko@soultrak.com

    • 22 Aug 2024
    • 7:00 AM
    • 26 Aug 2024
    • 11:59 PM
    • Address
    • 2
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    Soul Trak Leader Adventure Week - Moab, Utah

    August 22 - 26, 2024

    Soul Trak will be hosting its annual Soul Trak Leader Adventure Week again this year in Moab, Utah. This 4 day weekend will consist of many exciting activities and workshops led by both Soul Trak staff and program partners. This weekend is a great opportunity to deepen our bonding experience as a network of outdoor leaders, further our learning around leadership and diversity, and continue to engage in outdoor recreational activities that promote teamwork, skill building, and expand our tolerance for adversity.

    Featured Programs:

    Camping

    Whitewater Rafting

    Canyoneering

    Hiking 

    Sightseeing 

    Climbing

    DEI in the outdoors Workshop 

    Outdoor Leadership Seminar 

    Initiative Debriefs 

    Cost: All programs, equipment, lodging, and meals will be covered for leaders but in order to ensure that leaders will be in attendance for this exciting week of programs, we are asking that you all cover the cost of transportation to Moab. The registration fee, paid in 5 payments, will cover the cost of group transportation. This will lock your spot in and solidify that you will be there. Deposits/cancellations for this program are non-refundable under any circumstance. We will be traveling as a group to and from Moab, flying out of DCA. 

    Total cost (covers group airline tickets and ground transportation): $835 

    Participants have the option of paying in 5 installments of $167

    • First deposit is due at registration - all attendees 

    • 2nd Payment - Apr 5 

    • 3rd Payment - May 3

    • 4th Payment - June 7

    • Final Payment - July 5

    • Late Payments - Aug 2


Past events

12 Mar 2024 Kayaking Pool Sessions - March
10 Mar 2024 Training Wheels: Teaching Cycling Skills with WABA
3 Mar 2024 Bouldering Night
25 Feb 2024 Black History Month Film Screening: "White Wash"
21 Feb 2024 Virtual Volunteer Orientation
10 Feb 2024 Soul Trak Bison Ski Trip
6 Feb 2024 Kayaking Pool Sessions - February
5 Feb 2024 Winter Volunteer Happy Hour
4 Feb 2024 Bouldering Night
3 Feb 2024 Explore the Botanic Gardens
27 Jan 2024 2024 Environmental Leadership Cohort Orientation
23 Jan 2024 Kayaking Pool Sessions - January
21 Jan 2024 Soul Trak Sustainable Youth Snow Show Fundraiser
16 Jan 2024 Bouldering Night
16 Dec 2023 December Ice Skating on The Mall
13 Dec 2023 2024 Environmental Leadership Cohort - Info Session
6 Dec 2023 Bouldering Night
2 Dec 2023 2023 Soul Trak Holiday Party
2 Dec 2023 Soul Trak Winter Market
30 Nov 2023 2024 Environmental Leadership Cohort - Info Session
28 Nov 2023 Giving Tuesday Happy Hour
5 Nov 2023 Soul Trak Leader Service Week - Virgin Islands National Park
4 Nov 2023 College Ambassador Cohort Presents: The Cocoa Hike
1 Nov 2023 Bouldering Night
29 Oct 2023 Soul Trak x WABA: Confident City Cycling
21 Oct 2023 Soul Trak Social Hikes - Hiking at Seneca Creek State Park
21 Oct 2023 Youth Adventure Cohort: Overnight at Harper's Ferry Adventure Center
15 Oct 2023 “For Us By Us” Backpacking 101: Empowering BIPOC Communities in Outdoor Recreation
15 Oct 2023 Youth Adventure Cohort: Outdoor Climbing at Carderock
13 Oct 2023 Bike Repair 101
8 Oct 2023 Youth Adventure Cohort: Paddling at the Georgetown Waterfront
4 Oct 2023 Bouldering Night
1 Oct 2023 Youth Adventure Cohort: Anacostia River Trail Bike Ride
17 Sep 2023 Soul Trak Fall Youth Adventure Cohort
16 Sep 2023 Soul Trak Social Hikes - Hiking at River Trail Loop in Great Falls
16 Sep 2023 Seneca Rocks Multi-Pitch Climb (Climbing Club Alumni Opportunity)
6 Sep 2023 Bouldering Night
2 Sep 2023 Fall 2023 Climbing Club
24 Aug 2023 Soul Trak Adventure Week - Moab, Utah [Soul Trak Member / Cohort Leaders]
19 Aug 2023 Beach Drive Bike Ride
4 Aug 2023 Wilderness First Aid/CPR Course
2 Aug 2023 Bouldering Night
22 Jul 2023 Evening Kayaking at Mason Neck State Park
8 Jul 2023 White Water Kayaking Club
8 Jul 2023 Soul Trak Social Hikes - Hiking Boulder Bridge
7 Jul 2023 Single Pitch Instructor Course
6 Jul 2023 Soul Trak Leader Service Week - Info Session
5 Jul 2023 Bouldering Night
24 Jun 2023 Soul Trak Summer Service Event
7 Jun 2023 Bouldering Night - June Pride Party!
20 May 2023 Hiking Brookside Gardens
13 May 2023 Seed to Soul Urban Gardening Day
11 May 2023 White Water Kayaking Club Info Session
3 May 2023 Bouldering Night
23 Apr 2023 College Ambassadors Present: A Calm College Kayaking Cookout
15 Apr 2023 Capital Crescent Bike Ride
5 Apr 2023 Bouldering Night
25 Mar 2023 Spring 2023 Climbing Club
18 Mar 2023 Hiking the Historic Fort Circle Trail
1 Mar 2023 Bouldering Night
25 Feb 2023 US Botanic Gardens Tour and Scavenger Hunt
23 Feb 2023 Local Black-Led Organizations Meet and Greet Social
4 Feb 2023 Cross Country Skiing at White Grass Resort
1 Feb 2023 Bouldering Night
19 Jan 2023 Soul Trak Volunteer Interest Meeting
16 Jan 2023 MLK Day of Service - Park Clean up at Marvin Gaye Park
14 Jan 2023 Ice skating on the Mall
11 Jan 2023 Bouldering Night
17 Dec 2022 2022 Soul Trak Holiday Party
15 Dec 2022 2023 College Ambassador Cohort Application Info Session
14 Dec 2022 Soul Trak Leader Service Week - Info Session
8 Dec 2022 Environmental Leadership - Info Session
7 Dec 2022 Bouldering Night
29 Nov 2022 SoulTrak Social: Giving Tuesday
19 Nov 2022 Hiking Brookside Gardens
16 Nov 2022 Soul Trak Leader Service Week - Info Session
15 Nov 2022 Environmental Leadership - Info Session
2 Nov 2022 Bouldering Night
29 Oct 2022 POSTPONED Soul Trak Fall Family Fest
22 Oct 2022 Soul Trak Serve - Habitat Restoration Day with Anacostia Watershed Society
15 Oct 2022 OV x AllTrails x Daily Growth Yoga Retreat with SoulTrak
10 Oct 2022 Support Trak: Hike- Picnic
5 Oct 2022 Bouldering Night
11 Sep 2022 Seneca Rocks Multi-Pitch Climb (Climbing Club Alumni Opportunity)
10 Sep 2022 Fall 2022 Climbing Club
7 Sep 2022 Bouldering Night
25 Aug 2022 Soul Trak Adventure Week - Moab, Utah [Cohort Member /Leaders Only]
20 Aug 2022 Soul Trak Serve - Wetland Planting on the Anacostia Waterfront
5 Aug 2022 NOLS Wilderness First Aid/CPR Course
3 Aug 2022 Bouldering Night
30 Jul 2022 Soul Trak Serve - Invasive Plant Removal
23 Jul 2022 Postponed Due to Heatwave-Soul Trak Paddle - Environmental Leadership Cohort
14 Jul 2022 NOLS Wilderness First Aid Info Session
9 Jul 2022 POSTPONED Hiking Brookside Gardens
6 Jul 2022 Bouldering Night
25 Jun 2022 Soul Trak Serve - Park Clean Up
18 Jun 2022 Juneteenth Weekend: Hike-Nic!
16 Jun 2022 Juneteenth Weekend: Sunset Paddle
11 Jun 2022 Hiking the Northwest Branch Trail
8 Jun 2022 Soul Trak Backyard Film Screening
4 Jun 2022 Environmental Leadership Cohort Goes Backpacking
1 Jun 2022 Bouldering Night
25 May 2022 Intro to Backpacking
14 May 2022 Hiking the Fort Circle Trail
11 May 2022 ELC Backpacking Info Session
30 Apr 2022 Miles for Soul Community Day
28 Apr 2022 An American Ascent Film Screening and Panel Discussion at Patagonia Old Town
23 Apr 2022 ELC Camping and Adventure Trip
16 Apr 2022 Soultrak Social Bike Ride
9 Apr 2022 Anacostia River Paddle
9 Apr 2022 Soul Trak Paddle - Youth/ Family Programming
2 Apr 2022 Spring 2022 Climbing Club
26 Mar 2022 Soultrak Serve - Park Clean Up @ Oxon Run
19 Mar 2022 Soul Trak HU Campus & Community Cleanup Day
19 Mar 2022 Soul Trak Social - Group Hike
12 Mar 2022 Postponed Environmental Leadership Cohort Group Hike
5 Mar 2022 Soul Trak Social - Family Hike
26 Feb 2022 Soul Trak Social - Park Clean Up @ Marvin Gaye Park
24 Feb 2022 Rock Creek Conservancy & Soultrak Lynchings and Biophobia
12 Feb 2022 ELC/CAC Indoor Climbing
10 Feb 2022 Soul Trak Leader Service Week - Virgin Islands National Park
9 Feb 2022 Black Outdoor Leader's Spotlight
5 Feb 2022 POSTPONED Family Program: Natural Dyeing Program
29 Jan 2022 Soul Trak Outdoors Ski Retreat
22 Jan 2022 Soul Trak Ice Skating Palooza
11 Dec 2021 Soul Trak Team Holiday Party
5 Dec 2021 2022 Environmental Leadership Cohort Info Session
5 Dec 2021 2022 Family Adventure Cohort Info Session
5 Dec 2021 Environmental Leadership Cohort's Winter Fest
15 Nov 2021 2022 Environmental Leadership Cohort Info Session
13 Nov 2021 Hike at River Trail, Great Falls
24 Oct 2021 Annual Family Pumpkin Painting
16 Oct 2021 Group Bike Ride
9 Oct 2021 Boulder Ridge Hike
25 Sep 2021 Soul Trak Service Learning Initiative
11 Sep 2021 Hiking The Fort Circle Trail
4 Sep 2021 Fall Soul Trak Climbing Club
26 Aug 2021 Soul Trak Adventure Week - Moab, Utah [Cohort Member /Leaders Only]
18 Aug 2021 Happy Hour Paddle - Soul Trak/Potomac Conservancy
25 Jul 2021 Hiking The Fort Circle Trail
24 Jul 2021 Bike The Park
17 Jul 2021 Group Bike Ride
26 Jun 2021 Family Program: Zip Lining and High Ropes Course
19 Jun 2021 Soul Trak Outdoors Juneteenth Celebration
5 Jun 2021 Local Fishing
5 Jun 2021 Group Bike Ride
15 May 2021 Family Program - White Water Rafting
25 Feb 2021 Black Ice Reel Rock Film Viewing
18 Feb 2021 AN AMERICAN ASCENT Film Viewing
10 Feb 2021 Soul Trak - Black Outdoor Leaders Panel
12 Dec 2020 Hike with Rock Creek Conservancy
28 Nov 2020 Turkey Trot
21 Nov 2020 Hiking The Fort Circle Trail
8 Nov 2020 Archery for Beginners
31 Oct 2020 Spooky Trail Run @Riverbend Park
24 Oct 2020 Annual Family Pumpkin Painting
17 Oct 2020 Group Bike Ride
10 Oct 2020 White Oak Canyon Hike
3 Oct 2020 Soul Trak Serve - October Earth Day
26 Sep 2020 Socially Distant Anacostia River Paddle
19 Sep 2020 Hike with Rock Creek Conservancy
13 Sep 2020 Socially Distant Outdoor Rock Climbing - 6 Slots
23 Aug 2020 Socially Distant Outdoor Rock Climbing - 6 Slots
15 Aug 2020 Socially Distant Intro to Natural Dyeing Class
9 Aug 2020 Sugarloaf Mountain Hike
2 Aug 2020 Socially Distant Outdoor Rock Climbing - 6 Slots
26 Jul 2020 Socially Distant Anacostia River Paddle
6 Jun 2020 Black Lives Matter - All Hands on Deck
3 Jun 2020 Virtual Soul Trak Circle
29 Mar 2020 Civil War Forts Historic Urban Biking
14 Mar 2020 Family DIY Kite Flying @ National Mall
7 Mar 2020 Halo Green Gardening
29 Feb 2020 Climb and Brunch
22 Feb 2020 Soul Trak Ice Skating
15 Feb 2020 Soul Trak Serve - Invasive Species Removal Project
8 Feb 2020 Rock Creek Doggie Hike
1 Feb 2020 US Botanical Gardens & Butterfly Pavilion
25 Jan 2020 Introduction to Indoor Bouldering Clinic
20 Jan 2020 MLK Day of Service - Kingman Island/Pop Branch Park Cleanup
7 Dec 2019 Afternoon Hiking w/ Outdoor Voices
3 Dec 2019 1 Year Anniversary Happy Hour Celebration
16 Nov 2019 November SoulTrak Morning Hike
9 Nov 2019 Soul Trak-HU/ASL Club - Rock Creek Park Gathering (Hike and Meditation)
26 Oct 2019 October SoulTrak Outdoor Dance Fitness
13 Oct 2019 Family Pumpkin Painting/ Give Away
12 Oct 2019 October Soultrak Ziplining
5 Oct 2019 October Soul Trak Morning Hike
21 Sep 2019 SoulTrak Paddle and Brunch
14 Sep 2019 September SoulTrak Morning Hike
31 Aug 2019 August SoulTrak Morning Hike
28 Aug 2019 Soul Trak College Ambassador Interest Event
10 Aug 2019 Soul Trak Outdoor Paint and Sip
3 Aug 2019 August SoulTrak Outdoor Dance Fitness
20 Jul 2019 SoulTrak Biking Outing
14 Jul 2019 July SoulTrak Outdoor Dance Fitness
6 Jul 2019 July SoulTrak Morning Hike
15 Jun 2019 Soul Trak Morning Hike
8 Jun 2019 Soul Trak Outdoor Paint and Sip
2 Jun 2019 Soul Trak Cookout and Roller Skating (FREE)
11 May 2019 Adult - Paddle and Brunch Potomac River
13 Apr 2019 Adult - Bike and Brunch C&O Canal
6 Apr 2019 College - Bike and Brunch C&O Canal
20 Mar 2019 Collegiate Film Screening/Info Session @ Howard University
17 Feb 2019 SOUL TRAK SOCIAL - HIKE/BRUNCH
13 Feb 2019 STUDENT AMBASSADOR INTEREST MEETING/FILM SCREENING
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