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
- Fri, Sep 1, 2023 - Sat, Aug 31, 2024
- Committee: Tacoma Youth Programs
- Members: $175.00 Guests: $350.00
- Availability: 1 (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) | |||
| Naches Peak Loop |
Sun, Oct 8, 2023
Registration closes Oct 6
|
3
participants on waitlist
|
|
| Tacoma Program Center |
Sun, Nov 26, 2023
Registration closes Nov 24
|
1
participant on waitlist
2 chaperones
2 instructors
|
|
| Paradise Area (winter) |
Sun, Dec 17, 2023
Registration closes Dec 15
|
3
participants on waitlist
|
|
| Palouse to Cascades Trail |
Sun, Jan 28, 2024
Registration closes Jan 26
|
3
participants on waitlist
|
|
| Gold Creek Pond Loop |
Sun, Feb 18, 2024
Registration closes Feb 16
|
3
participants on waitlist
|
|
| Boulder Garden Loop |
Sun, Mar 17, 2024
Registration closes Mar 15
|
3
participants on waitlist
|
|
| Swan Creek Park |
Sun, Apr 21, 2024
Registration closes Apr 19
|
2
participants on waitlist
|
|
| Exit 38/Far Side Crags |
Sun, May 19, 2024
Registration closes May 17
|
3
participants on waitlist
|
|
| Sheep Lake (Chinook Pass) |
Sat, Jun 22, 2024 -
Sun, Jun 23, 2024 Registration closes Jun 20
|
3
participants on waitlist
|
|
| Cougar Rock Campground |
Sat, Jul 20, 2024 -
Sun, Jul 21, 2024 Registration closes Jul 18
|
2
participants
3 chaperones
|
|
| Third Beach |
Sat, Aug 17, 2024 -
Sun, Aug 18, 2024 Registration closes Aug 15
|
4
participants on waitlist
|
|
| Nature Walk (optional) | |||
| Gnome Trail |
Sun, Oct 22, 2023
Registration closes Oct 20
|
3
participants on waitlist
|
|
| Point Defiance Park |
Sun, Nov 5, 2023
Registration closes Nov 3
|
2
participants
5 chaperones
|
|
| Point Defiance Park |
Sun, Dec 3, 2023
Registration closes Dec 1
|
3
participants
5 chaperones
|
|
| Dash Point State Park |
Sun, Jan 7, 2024
Registration closes Jan 5
|
3
participants on waitlist
|
|
| Point Defiance Park |
Sun, Feb 11, 2024
Registration closes Feb 9
|
5
participants
6 chaperones
|
|
| Clark's Creek Park |
Sun, Mar 3, 2024
Registration closes Mar 1
|
3
participants on waitlist
|
|
| Point Defiance Park |
Sun, Apr 7, 2024
Registration closes Apr 5
|
6
participants
6 chaperones
|
|
| Wapato Park |
Sun, May 5, 2024
Registration closes May 3
|
3
participants on waitlist
|
|
| Point Defiance Park |
Sun, Jun 2, 2024
Registration closes May 31
|
5
participants
6 chaperones
|
|
| Clark's Creek Park |
Sun, Jul 7, 2024
Registration closes Jul 5
|
3
participants on waitlist
|
|
| Point Defiance Park |
Sun, Aug 4, 2024
Registration closes Aug 2
|
5
participants
6 chaperones
|
|
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.