Let mother nature bring out the best in you

We're dedicated to getting you outside, active, and grounded. Our mission is to provide creative experiences in the outside world to build a happier, healthier, and stronger community.

 
 

Based in Washington, D.C., we gather, adventure, and connect in D.C., MD, VA, and beyond.

 
 
 

We offer after-school programs for kids in the Winter; and programs for adults throughout the year.

Programs for kids meet locally for a 6–8 week season for a one hour session. Programs for adults range in length from a couple of hours (RECESS), to a couple of days (reTREAT), to a week (reBOOT). We also offer custom programs for adults. Consider Elements RECESS or reTREAT for celebrations or company excursions. 

 
 
 
 

We're hiring

We're looking for the very best to join our crew!

 
 
 
 

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From Elements KIDS‘ season ‘19 to 3 blissful, backcountry days in Banff with my kid. Thanks Ben for joining mama at Skoki Lodge. Fun skiing down, hard skinning up and so many laughs in between. #skokilodge #outside #active #grounded
I’ve gotta gush: Elements Kids season ‘19 wrapped up this week and I want the world to know how lucky I am to have Fran Barnes as my wing woman. It’s been 6 fun, action packed years of working and growing together: Lots of laughs and glasses of vino. Fran is an amazing Site Leader each and every day and hires the most talented crew each year and is just the best sounding board I could ever ask for. Whether it is Elements or parenting or just shooting the breeze, she is there for me. And it’s no surprise that she is in her element out in the elements. Fran is the youngest of nine in her family and grew up romping around in the woods and on the slopes of Maine. She’s a natural and I’m lucky to call her a dear friend and Integral part of Elements. Thank you Fran for all you do for Elements and for our partner, non profit, City Kids Wilderness Project! Enjoy a bit of warmth, rest and relaxation and then let’s get back out there! #theelementsdc #citykidswildernessproject #outside #active #grounded
End of Elements Kids season means cranking up of Boston College Womens lacrosse season! Time for me to cheer on my own kiddos. Great victory last night on the frozen fields at Navy! Proud of you Sheila❤️#bostoncollegelacrosse #timeforspring #theelementsdc
I loved guiding for this Elements Custom Outing with the wonderful team: clients and friends from Finnell Lee Homes of TTR Sotheby’s. Thanks for braving the beauty and mud on the trails this morn. @amf_dc @theemelentsdc #outside #active #grounded