Seattle Mini Mountaineers Ages 2–5
family-Driven, staff-supported
Mini Mountaineers is designed to get children ages 2–5 and an accompanying adult interacting with nature together, fostering a love for the outdoors in the next generation. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, babysitters, friends...let us do the planning to get you and your little one outside together with like minded families!
The registration period for the 2026 season will be open and available September 1st, 2025. Please fill out this interest form to receive communications and updates.
Typical Outings
Nature walks through local city parks such as Magnuson Park, Washington Park Arboretum, Discovery Park, etc.
Rock climbing, both indoor and outdoor, at the Mountaineers' Seattle Program Center. All climbing equipment can be loaned out by the Mountaineers.
Beach exploration and tide pooling at Carkeek Park, Golden Gardens Park, Discovery Park, etc.
Seasonal outdoor activities such as playing in the snow in the winter and hikes through popular and accessible trails starting around springtime!
How do outings work?
Seattle Mini Mountaineers is based out of the Seattle Program Center in Magnuson Park. Mini Mountaineers offers monthly activities for 2–5-year-olds and their accompanying guardian.
Outings are organized by staff and led by staff or vetted Mountaineer volunteers. Outings range from walks around Magnuson Park or other nearby city parks, to exploring low tide at local beaches, and climbing at the Seattle Program Center. While attendance of activities and events are not mandatory, prior registration is required to staff and plan accordingly. Families can register for meet ups and hikes on the Mini's 2026 Course page.
COURSE FEE
Mini's Course Fee - The course fee is $500 total for the year. Families pay this fee up-front upon registration.
HOW DO I GET MY KIDS INVOLVED?
First, join our Mini Mountaineers Interest Meeting on September 24, 2025 at 4pm to learn more about enrollment and this year's activities and team. Find this event on the Mini Mountaineers calendar above. Once you've decided you'd like to participate, follow the link below to complete the steps for enrollment.
Here is the FAQ on that process.