Few people have had the opportunity of a close encounter with a baby sea otter in its natural habitat, but it was from such an experience that the initial idea for AGEYA (pronounced uh guy’ uh) originated. While kayaking off Shuyak Island, one of our founders chanced to meet this delicate resident of the sea, and she came away filled with special memories and a dream to share this type of experience with others. “Ageya” is an Athabascan Dena`ina word meaning “otter” and is an acronym for Alaska Guided Expeditions For Youth and Adults, which was chosen as our name in hopes of capturing the magic that is the underlying spirit of Alaska.
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Ageya is a nonprofit-501(c)3, educational company that has been offering camps, courses and sea kayaking programs to youth and adults since 1984. Ageya provides adventure based educational programs in a variety of wilderness settings. Our programs facilitate environmental awareness, nature observation and appreciation while developing greater self-knowledge and leadership skills. Our goal is to assist participants to live happy, healthy, productive lives with a respect and love for nature and a conscientious awareness of the environmental impact we each leave on the earth. It is our hope that through our programs, we can pass on an appreciation and greater respect for the profound beauty of Alaska and its wildlife so that it may continue to be enjoyed by many future generations to come.
