THE SPROUT EXPERIENCE

Immersive Youth Travel, Classes, and Camps

OUR MISSION: To encourage a love of learning, social/emotional growth and global citizenship through programs based on science, conservation, culture and the arts. Sprout is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.

SUMMER FUNDRAISER!

“Kilimanjaro For a Cause”

Julie Milkie, co-founder of Sprout, along with Sprout board member Jay Curtis, Program Leader Todd Milkie and alumni Anna Curtis, are climbing the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro this summer to raise funds for our educational non-profit!

DONATE TODAY to help us bring immersive education to more kids! You'll give our crew motivation to get to the summit AND supporting LIFE-CHANGING education and youth travel.

Our goal is $5,895. That is $1 for every meter climbed by our brave explorers!

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  • Our Programs

    100% unique immersive experiences. Only Sprout goes where we go and does what we do.

    Travel like a family, with 8 to 15 students and a 1:5 leader to student ratio.

  • Our Partners

    Researchers, scientists, dive masters, photographers and other top experts.

    Community-based conservation groups and grassroots organizations.

  • Our People

    Founded by northeast Ohio teachers.

    Students of all backgrounds, even unique situations.

    Supported by local families and businesses.

  • You!

    Be inspired, build self-confidence and become a Global Citizen.

    80% of our alumni write about Sprout on their college application essay.

    Have a life-changing experience!

Experience immersive learning with

The Sprout Experience

“It is not at all an exaggeration to say that my daughters lives were changed for the better and, through them, ours as well.”
— T.D.
“Words cannot describe how thankful I am that my daughter had the opportunity to travel with Sprout! Her adventures in Trinidad & Tobago will be something she will never forget.”
— R.M
“This trip was not an easy vacation, but an immersion into culture and nature. We interacted with parts of nature that very few get to see: up close with massive Leatherback sea turtles and hiking through stunning rainforests.”
— M.B.
“My daughter was recently asked to give a speech about her life and her response was that her life BEGAN when she traveled with Sprout! It was an experience that my daughter will carry with her for the rest of her life! ”
— S.C.
“I was offered research positions in Tanzania and a Florida wildlife rehabilitation center. Sprout set me apart from other students and helped me be recognized, which is amazing. I truly have “sprouted” because I have the most amazing mentors EVER!”
— K.G.
“The Sprout Experience truly gave me a family forever and memories to last a lifetime”
— N.D.
“My time with Sprout affected me in ways I didn’t think possible. It made me realize that no matter what bad things happen in life and how hard it gets, we still have things to be grateful for and to look forward to. It made me want go on in this world and feel at peace.”
— B.B.
“The people on this journey became my family. We camped together, ate meals together, and sat around the campfire under millions of stars together. We sang together, danced together, cried together.”
— J.W.

Experience immersive learning with

The Sprout Experience