Olympia Youth Outreach Committee
Our Olympia Branch allows youth to learn from highly skilled volunteer educators to bring the deepest and most personalized experience available.
Outdoor skills, Hikes, & activities
Our wilderness adventures are scheduled throughout the year and are led by experience Mountaineers. The focus is to have fun and engaging activities for kids such as hiking, rock climbing, camping, backpacking, razor clamming, orienteering, berry picking, boating and more. We also have exciting classes for the family that teach Family Essentials and encourage a connection with the outdoors and participate in several stewardship outreach activities that offer families an opportunity to serve.
PATHFINDERS Club (6-9)
For youth ages 6-9 and their parents/guardians, Pathfinders is designed to expose youth to a variety of outdoor activities in a fun and exciting way! We meet twice a month to for skill building and many outdoor adventures. Your Pathfinder will learn a variety of outdoors skills as they spend the year hiking, rock climbing, snow shoeing, paddling, exploring, and so much more. Parents and guardians will attend outings and will even have a chance to become certified trip leaders!
EXPLORERS Club (10-13)
Explorers is a year-round outdoor program aimed for youth ages 10-13 and their families. The group typically goes on 1-2 outings per month and activities include rock-climbing, hiking, back-packing, snow-shoeing, cross-country skiing, kayaking, and camping. Parents and guardians are welcome to attend outings and even lead outings if they are a certified trip leader! The kids are not required to have any prior skills or knowledge of the activities - we will teach the skills as we go.
after school adventure club
This is a weekly camp for kiddos ages 8-12. We will enjoy outdoor hikes, beach explorations, and learning outdoor skills. This is a great opportunity for youth to learn skills and spend time outside with new friends.
Mountaineers adventure club (14-18)
Mountaineers Adventure Club (MAC) is our year-round program for adventurous teens, ages 14-18. MAC students choose their own goals and trips, and work toward them all year long. Skills learned may include: rock climbing, glacier climbing, mountaineering, XC skiing, snow camping, backpacking, and more. MAC students meet once a month locally to work on skills, and plan at least one weekend outing each month.
Mountain workshops
VOlunteer with the youth
We are always looking for volunteers to help mentor and lead our youth! Want to volunteer with our youth programs? Become a Qualified Youth Leader!