
Youth Program
Junior MAC
Junior Mountaineers Adventure Club (Jr. MAC) is a year round program for youth ages 12 - 13.
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers course.
- Sat, Oct 1, 2022 - Sat, Sep 30, 2023
- Committee: Seattle Youth Outreach Committee
- Members: $1,100.00 Guests: $10,000.00
- Availability: 18 (18 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
THE CLUB
Jr. MAC is a year-round outdoor adventure program for youth ages 12-13 who want to learn new outdoor skills and make lasting friendships with fellow adventurers. The program is designed to expose youth to a variety of outdoor activities, including climbing, hiking, paddling, xc skiing, and more. While both parents/guardians are not required to attend outings, parent/guardian chaperone support is required for all trips (this could be another Jr. MACer's parent/guardian). This is a great opportunity for you to get outside with your Jr. MACer!
We also offer climbing skills sessions and leadership opportunities for the parents! Starting this year, parents will have the opportunity to take part in a climbing skills series, learning what it takes to set up and take down ropes from the top of a climb. We will also be offering a leadership series, providing the tools and guidance in planning and leading trips for the clubs.
PRICING
Jr. MAC membership is $1100 for families joining in October. Students joining in the winter will be prorated. The standard payment structure will be a single payment of the total amount upon registration. Upon request, members may opt-in to a 4-installment payment plan. This is an annual club.
To join, members must pay the entire course fee on this page when registering. If members wish to opt-in to the payment plan, they may make that request upon being offered a place in the club after the lottery. In that case, registration will be handled manually by staff. Interested members will have the opportunity to join in on at least trip before paying and committing.
We offer financial assistance! To apply for financial assistance click here.
REGISTRATION
WHEN CAN I REGISTER FOR Jr. MAC?
For those who were a part of the youth clubs during the 2022-2023 program year, please fill out our enrollment lottery. Anyone wishing to join Jr. MAC must have completed the enrollment lottery, regardless of participation in the clubs for 2021-2022. On September 15 at 12pm, the lottery will close and placement in the club will be offered the following morning.
Here is a video that demonstrates the registration process for individual trips, which will be a helpful reference after accepting your offer to join the club per lottery results.
KICKOFF TRIP
To register for the Jr. MAC Kick-Off Trip, register on the activity page, which is listed as a stand-alone seminar in order to allow prospective members to register themselves.
Register here for the Kick-Off Trip on Sept 30 - Oct 2, 2022.
EXPLORER / JR. MAC COMBO TRIPS
We also offer Explorer/Jr. MAC combo trips! These trips are open to both Explorers and Jr. MACers. Combo trips will unfortunately not be visible here on the course page. To see the combo trips offered, check out the Explorers/Jr. MAC Calendar.
If you'd like to register for the combo trip, please sign up on the activity page itself, NOT here on the course page.
ALL OTHER TRIPS
To register (or cancel) for trips, make sure to always do it from this page. Here is a video that demonstrates the registration process both for the club as a whole and for individual trips.
- Click on "Manage Registration" on the right side of this page
- Check the box(es) of the trip(s) you'd like to register for
- Scroll to the bottom and click "save"
- Double check what you are signed up for by viewing the "My Activities" section of your profile.
Cancelling from a trip
Cancelling yourself or your child from a trip is quite simple; it's just the reverse of registering for trips.
- Click on "Manage Registration" on the right side of this page
- UNCHECK the box(es) of the trip(s) you'd like to cancel your registration
- Scroll to the bottom and click "save"
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
If it's not letting you register your child: check to make sure your child's "Youth Information Form" and "Youth Programs Form" and "Youth in Adult Programs Form" are filled out on their profile.
If it's not letting you register as a chaperone: check to make sure your Mountaineers waiver is filled out on your profile and that you still have your QYL badge .
If it's still not letting you register as a chaperone: double check to make sure you are listed as a chaperone on the roster on this course page. Scroll down and click the blue "Roster" tab to check.
VACCINATION
We are not requiring you to be vaccinated to be a part of the club, though various trip leaders might require it. If you'd like to learn more about our COVID guidance within the youth programs and in general at The Mountaineers, please check out our Guidance Document.
RESOURCES
Check out the blue "Program Materials" tab to find additional resources including the handbook, reimbursement form, general gear lists, trip leadership resources, and more!
Program Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
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Seattle Junior MAC Climbing (optional) | |||
Vantage (Frenchman Coulee) |
Sat, Oct 8, 2022
Registration opens Sep 5; Instructor registration open now
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8
participants
3 chaperones
0 instructors
|
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Vantage (Frenchman Coulee) |
Fri, Apr 28, 2023 -
Sun, Apr 30, 2023 Registration closes Apr 26
|
19
participants
|
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Seattle Junior MAC Meeting (optional) | |||
Seattle Program Center |
Wed, Oct 12, 2022
Registration closes Oct 10
|
35
participants
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Wed, Nov 9, 2022
Registration closes Nov 7
|
35
participants
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Tue, Jan 10, 2023
Registration closes Jan 8
|
35
participants
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Wed, Feb 15, 2023
Registration closes Feb 13
|
35
participants
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Wed, Mar 15, 2023
Registration closes Mar 13
|
35
participants
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Wed, Apr 12, 2023
Registration closes Apr 10
|
35
participants
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Wed, May 17, 2023
Registration closes May 15
|
35
participants
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Wed, Jun 14, 2023
Registration closes Jun 12
|
35
participants
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Wed, Jul 12, 2023
Registration closes Jul 10
|
35
participants
|
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Seattle Jr. MAC | Climbing 101 Skills Workshop (optional) | |||
Seattle Program Center |
Sat, Oct 15, 2022
Registration closes Oct 13
|
14
participants
1 instructor
|
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Seattle Program Center |
Sat, Oct 15, 2022
Registration closes Oct 13
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14
participants
1 instructor
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Sat, Nov 5, 2022
Registration closes Nov 3
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14
participants
1 instructor
|
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Seattle Program Center |
Sat, Nov 5, 2022
Registration closes Nov 3
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14
participants
1 instructor
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Sun, Dec 4, 2022
Registration closes Dec 2
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14
participants
1 instructor
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Sun, Dec 4, 2022
Registration closes Dec 2
|
14
participants
1 instructor
|
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Seattle Junior MAC Climb Night (optional) | |||
Seattle Program Center |
Thu, Oct 20, 2022
Registration closes Oct 18
|
29
participants
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Thu, Nov 3, 2022
Registration closes Nov 1
|
29
participants
|
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Seattle Program Center |
Thu, Jan 5, 2023
Registration closes Jan 3
|
29
participants
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Thu, Feb 23, 2023
Registration closes Feb 21
|
29
participants
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Fri, Mar 31, 2023
Registration closes Mar 29
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29
participants
|
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Seattle Program Center |
Thu, Apr 20, 2023
Registration closes Apr 18
|
29
participants
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Thu, May 25, 2023
Registration closes May 23
|
29
participants
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Fri, Jun 9, 2023
Registration closes Jun 7
|
29
participants
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Registration closes Jul 16
|
29
participants
|
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Seattle Junior MAC Hike (optional) | |||
Lake Ingalls |
Sat, Oct 22, 2022
Registration opens Sep 5; Instructor registration open now
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8
participants
3 chaperones
0 instructors
|
|
Blanca Lake |
Sun, Nov 6, 2022
Registration opens Sep 1; Instructor registration open now
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8
participants
3 chaperones
0 instructors
|
|
Seattle Junior MAC Snowshoe (optional) | |||
Skyline Lake |
Sat, Dec 10, 2022
Registration opens Sep 1; Instructor registration open now
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8
participants
3 chaperones
0 instructors
|
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Seattle Junior MAC Holiday Party (optional) | |||
Seattle Program Center |
Wed, Dec 14, 2022
Registration closes Dec 12
|
35
participants
|
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Seattle Junior MAC XC Skiing (optional) | |||
Cabin Creek |
Thu, Dec 29, 2022
Registration opens Sep 1; Instructor registration open now
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8
participants
3 chaperones
0 instructors
|
|
Seattle Junior MAC Mountaineers Lodge Weekend (optional) | |||
Meany Lodge |
Sun, Jan 15, 2023 -
Mon, Jan 16, 2023 Registration opens Oct 1; Instructor registration open now
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18
participants
11 instructors
|
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Seattle Jr. MAC | Lead Climbing Skills Workshop (optional) | |||
Seattle Program Center |
Sun, Jan 29, 2023
Registration closes Jan 27
|
6
participants
3 instructors
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Sun, Jan 29, 2023
Registration closes Jan 27
|
6
participants
3 instructors
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Sat, Feb 25, 2023
Registration closes Feb 23
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6
participants
3 instructors
|
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Seattle Program Center |
Sat, Feb 25, 2023
Registration closes Feb 23
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6
participants
3 instructors
|
|
Seattle Jr. MAC | Anchors & Cleaning Skills Workshop (optional) | |||
Seattle Program Center |
Sun, Mar 19, 2023
Registration closes Mar 17
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6
participants
3 instructors
|
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Seattle Program Center |
Sun, Mar 19, 2023
Registration closes Mar 17
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6
participants
3 instructors
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Sat, Apr 22, 2023
Registration closes Apr 20
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6
participants
3 instructors
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Sat, Apr 22, 2023
Registration closes Apr 20
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6
participants
3 instructors
|
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Seattle Junior MAC Camping & Climbing Trip (optional) | |||
Leavenworth |
Fri, May 19, 2023 -
Sun, May 21, 2023 Registration closes May 17
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31
participants
|
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Seattle Jr. MAC | Practice Session Skills Workshop (optional) | |||
Seattle Program Center |
Sun, May 21, 2023
Registration closes May 19
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6
participants
3 instructors
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Sun, May 21, 2023
Registration closes May 19
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6
participants
3 instructors
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Sun, Jun 11, 2023
Registration closes Jun 9
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6
participants
3 instructors
|
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Seattle Program Center |
Sun, Jun 11, 2023
Registration closes Jun 9
|
6
participants
3 instructors
|
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Seattle Junior MAC Summer Trip! (optional) | |||
Mazama |
Mon, Jun 26, 2023 -
Fri, Jun 30, 2023 Registration opens Dec 31
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44
participants
|
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Seattle Junior MAC Summer Party (optional) | |||
Seattle Program Center |
Wed, Aug 9, 2023
Registration closes Aug 7
|
35
participants
|
Each trip has it's own gear requirements. See activity pages for gear lists. If you'd like to borrow gear, as a member of Jr. MAC you have access to use of our climbing gear while on club trips as well as the Gear Library.
You must register for this program to see program materials.