The Value Chain of Mutual Support

The interaction of these groups through TOE helps achieve our goal of getting more youth outdoors. This in turn provides a multitude of additional benefits, contributing to the value chain of mutual support. The graphic below illustrates the value chain of mutual support created and sustained by the CCSS model.

Circle 1:

Getting Youth Outdoors

Description                     Participants         Examples            Benefits

Getting youth involved in outdoor activities engages the whole family, providing benefits to the health and wellbeing of everyone.

Youth, their families and friends

• You and everyone you know!

Time spent outdoors improves

• Overall health

• Performance in school

• Environmental stewardship

• Family well-being

Circle 2:

Special Events

TOE will provide the venue for events hosted by local chapters of outdoor organizations and associations.

As a destination for outdoor fun and family recreation, TOE will bring more people outdoors to participate in activities and hosted events.

Local chapters of outdoor organizations and associations that would host events at TOE

• Outward Bound

• International Mountain

Bicycling Association

1. •US Forest Service
   

2. •Hiking groups
   

• Local organizations receive greater exposure and reach larger market

• Increase potential membership and funding

Circle 3:

Groups Attending Events

TOE will join forces with other groups helping to get youth outdoors by:

1. •Partnering in initiatives
   

2. •Involving them in activities and special events
   

3. •Providing a platform  for the collaboration of local and national organizations around a common goal

National and local organizations

involved in getting youth outdoors

• Boy and Girl Scouts of America

• Outdoor Nation

• Colorado Kids Outdoors

• Exposure to new markets for increased membership

• Increased access to funding for outdoor organizations

Circle 4:

Goods and Service Providers

With more youth, their families and friends engaging in outdoor activities, there will be a higher demand for outdoor goods and services.

These goods and service providers fuel the economic engine of sustainable support.

Organizations representing

providers of goods & services, which facilitate outdoor activity

• Outdoor Industry Association

• Recreation Vehicles Industry Assn.

• National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds

• Higher demand for outdoor goods and services

• Increased funding for outdoor organizations and initiatives