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
- Sat, Sep 24, 2022 - Thu, Aug 31, 2023
- Committee: Tacoma Youth Programs
- Members: $150.00 Guests: $300.00
- Availability: FULL, 1 on waitlist (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 at Pt. Defiance, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Walk (optional) | |||
| Point Defiance Park |
Sun, Apr 23, 2023
Registration closes Apr 21
|
0
participants
4 chaperones
|
|
| Point Defiance Park |
Sun, May 21, 2023
Registration closes May 19
|
0
participants
4 chaperones
|
|
| Point Defiance Park |
Sun, Jun 25, 2023
Registration closes Jun 23
|
0
participants
4 chaperones
|
|
| Point Defiance Park |
Sun, Jul 30, 2023
Registration closes Jul 28
|
0
participants
4 chaperones
|
|
| Point Defiance Park |
Sun, Aug 27, 2023
Registration closes Aug 25
|
1
participant
4 chaperones
|
|
| Adventure Activity (optional) | |||
| Ancient Lake |
Sat, Apr 29, 2023 -
Sun, Apr 30, 2023 Registration closes Apr 27
|
5
participants on waitlist
|
|
| Swan Creek Park |
Sat, May 13, 2023
Registration closes May 11
|
3
participants on waitlist
|
|
| Exit 38/Far Side Crags |
Sun, Jun 4, 2023
Registration closes Jun 2
|
4
participants on waitlist
|
|
| Irish Cabin Property |
Sat, Jul 22, 2023 -
Sun, Jul 23, 2023 Registration closes Jul 20
|
10
participants
12 chaperones
|
|
| Ozette Triangle |
Sat, Aug 5, 2023 -
Sun, Aug 6, 2023 Registration closes Aug 3
|
11
participants on waitlist
3 chaperones on waitlist
|
|
The required equipment varies by trip, but generally speaking Mini Mountaineers and their caregivers will need:
Comfortable shoes for hiking
Appropriate clothing to protect from the weather and elements
Sunscreen/sunglasses
A medium-sized backpack
Water bottles
Food and snacks
1st aid kit
Whatever else your child needs to be happy and healthy
You must register for this program to see program materials.