Youth Program
Mini Mountaineers
The Mini Mountaineers is a community of families exploring together to inspire a love for the outdoors in the future stewards of our planet. Join your little one for nature-based activities and meet other families who love the outdoors!
Contacts
- Mon, Sep 1, 2025 - Mon, Aug 31, 2026
- Committee: Tacoma Youth Programs
- Members: $195.00 Guests: $295.00
- Availability: FULL (16 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
ABOUT MINI MOUNTAINEERS
Mini Mountaineers is designed to get kids ages 2-5 and an accompanying adult interacting with nature together, fostering the next generation of environmental stewards. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, babysitters, friends...let us do the planning to get you and your little one outside together with fellow outdoorsy families!
Variety of Activities
Mini Mountaineers hosts 2 activities per month:
- A weekend nature hike, where we listen for birds, splash in a creek, play in the sand, look for bugs,...and enjoy being surrounded by nature!
- An adventure activity, such as climbing night at the Program Center climbing wall, short hikes in the mountains, snowshoe outings, and more! All activities will be planned with little legs in mind! Friday nights or weekends.
REGISTRATION
Enrolling in this course allows you to register for any Mini Mountaineers events. There is no cost or obligation for the individual activities. You must, however, have a Family Membership or Guest Family Membership and complete the Family Programs Activity Form on your youth's profile in order to enroll.
Please register the youth participant(s) and adult chaperone(s) separately.
| Program Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventure Activity (optional) | |||
| Tacoma Program Center |
Sun, Dec 14, 2025
Registration closes Dec 12
|
34
participants
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| Rattlesnake Ledge |
Sun, Jan 18, 2026
Registration closes Jan 16
|
1
participant on waitlist
|
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| Gold Creek Pond Loop |
Sun, Feb 8, 2026
Registration closes Feb 6
|
4
participants on waitlist
|
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| Snoquera Falls Loop |
Sun, Mar 22, 2026
Registration closes Mar 20
|
3
participants on waitlist
|
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| Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge |
Sun, Apr 19, 2026
Registration closes Apr 15
|
5
participants on waitlist
|
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| Soos Creek Trail to Lake Meridian Park |
Sun, May 31, 2026
Registration closes May 29
|
4
participants on waitlist
|
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| Deception Pass State Park |
Fri, Jun 26, 2026 -
Sun, Jun 28, 2026 Registration closes Jun 24
|
5
participants on waitlist
|
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| Talapus Lake |
Fri, Jul 24, 2026 -
Sun, Jul 26, 2026 Registration closes Jul 22
|
4
participants on waitlist
|
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| Greenwater Lakes |
Fri, Aug 21, 2026 -
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 Registration closes Aug 19
|
5
participants on waitlist
|
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| Nature Walk (optional) | |||
| Fort Steilacoom Park |
Sun, Dec 28, 2025
Registration closes Dec 26
|
2
participants on waitlist
|
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| Clark's Creek Park |
Sun, Jan 4, 2026
Registration closes Jan 2
|
0
participants
|
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| Point Defiance Park |
Sun, Feb 22, 2026
Registration closes Feb 20
|
1
participant
|
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| West Hylebos Wetlands Park |
Sun, Mar 8, 2026
Registration closes Mar 6
|
5
participants on waitlist
|
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| Point Defiance Park |
Sun, Apr 12, 2026
Registration closes Apr 10
|
1
participant on waitlist
|
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| Danville-Georgetown Trails |
Sun, May 17, 2026
Registration closes May 15
|
4
participants on waitlist
|
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| Denny Creek Campground |
Sun, Jun 14, 2026
Registration closes Jun 12
|
3
participants on waitlist
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| Clark's Creek Park |
Sun, Jul 12, 2026
Registration closes Jul 10
|
3
participants on waitlist
|
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| Wapato Park |
Sun, Aug 9, 2026
Registration closes Aug 7
|
3
participants on waitlist
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You must register for this program to see program materials.