Helping Youth Turn Outdoor Passion Into Purpose.
Outdoorstra develops the next generation of outdoor entrepreneurs, leaders, conservationists, and business owners through virtual education, mentorship, and real-world business development.
"We exist to help young people transform their passion for the outdoors into businesses, careers, leadership, and lifelong purpose."
Big Dreams Academy
A live, fully virtual business academy teaching youth how to build businesses within the outdoor industry. Limited enrollment ensures every student gets personalized attention.
Scholarships funded by Outdoorstra partners make this program available at no cost to qualifying students.
Why Outdoorstra
Build a Business
Turn your outdoor passion into a real company with a plan, brand, and revenue strategy.
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Develop as a Leader
Gain the confidence, communication skills, and character to lead in any room.
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Protect What You Love
Become a steward of the land and water — conservation is part of every lesson.
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Your business funds a student scholarship while gaining meaningful community visibility, brand recognition, and a direct connection to the future of the outdoor industry.
Share Your Expertise. Shape a Career.
We're looking for professional anglers, hunters, guides, manufacturers, marketing professionals, business owners, conservation leaders, and financial professionals to mentor the next generation of outdoor entrepreneurs.
- Professional Anglers & Hunters
- Guides & Outfitters
- Manufacturers & Retailers
- Marketing & Business Professionals
- Conservation Leaders
- Financial Professionals
What They're Saying
The Big Dreams Academy didn't just teach me about business — it showed me that my passion for fishing could actually become a career. I left with a real business plan and the confidence to pursue it.
As a parent, I was skeptical at first. But watching my daughter develop her business idea, present to sponsors, and build her personal brand was one of the most inspiring things I've ever witnessed.
Sponsoring a student scholarship was one of the best investments we made this year. The visibility was great, but watching a young person grow into a future industry leader — that's priceless.
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