Upcoming Youth Outreach Opportunities
Our Youth Outreach programs are a great way to get involved with The Mountaineers and make a difference by teaching kids in the South Sound.
To volunteer with our youth outreach programs, first you'll need to become a Qualified Youth Leader. Once you've completed that process (which should take just a day or two), go ahead and click on one of the opportunities below to learn more and register as an instructor!.
Don't see anything that fits your schedule? Email our chair, Dixie, to let her know you'd like to help out in the future! Thanks so much.
Check out our upcoming volunteer opportunities!
Olympia Branch Gets Families Outside
Olympia Youth Volunteers and Hiking Committee are expanding offerings for families with young kids as well as grandparents with young grandkids!
Olympia Mountaineers Host Youth Booth at Nisqually Watershed Festival
The Olympia Youth and Family Activities Committee is hosting a booth at this year's annual Nisqually Watershed Festival. Come volunteer at the booth, and if you're planning to visit the festival, be sure to stop by and say hi!
Olympia Explorers Ages 6-11
Youth aged 6-11 are invited to join a community of other outdoor enthusiasts. No experience or skills needed to join; we will teach all the skills necessary to participate in activities. The Explorers programs meet twice each month and are provided in three different seasons: FALL-Rock Climbing, WINTER-Snow Travel, & SPRING-Backpacking.
Explorers - Olympia - 2024/25
For youth ages 6-9 who are interested in spending time outdoors. No experience or skills needed to join - we will teach all the skills they will need to participate in an activity. The group meets every other month to learn skills and goes on 1-2 outings a month.
Olympia Partner Programs
Partnering with Olympia-area based youth serving organizations to provide high quality outdoor and wilderness based educational experiences to expose youth to basic outdoor skills