Give
Keep the fee small and the gear room full
Most of what we do is paid for by people in Thunder Bay who want kids outside. Here's what things cost us, and how to help.
What things cost us
Where a gift goes
Prices from this year's budget, so you can see what a gift pays for.
- Fuel and a van for one after-school hike$70
- One youth's place on an overnight, after the fee$20
- Youth winter boots, rated to −40 °C$95
- A sleeping bag rated to −15 °C$160
- A full winter skills bursary, twelve Saturdays$180
How to give
Three ways, none of them online
E-transfer
Send it to give@opentrail.example. Put your name and email in the message so we can thank you.
Cheque
Payable to Open Trail Youth Outdoors, mailed or dropped off at 120 Larchwood Street, Thunder Bay, ON.
In person
Come by the gear room, Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00 to 7:00 pm or Saturdays 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Ask us about receipts.
Pledge a gift
Tell us what you'd like to give
This form only records your pledge. Nothing is charged online. We'll email you the details for the way you choose and thank you when your gift arrives.
Gear donations
Good used gear goes straight onto the shelves
Bring it to the gear room during open hours. If you're not sure, call first.
We gladly take
- Winter boots and parkas in youth sizes
- Sleeping bags rated −7 °C or colder
- Snowshoes, poles and daypacks
- Rain shells and fleece, any size
Please don't bring
- Cotton sleeping bags, or anything with mould
- Climbing gear or helmets
- Life jackets (we buy these new)
- Boots with split soles