Youth Badges
Youth Badges
A list of our Youth Badges with details about our youth programs.
Pathfinders
Pathfinders Badge Given to those 6-9 year olds who sign up for our year round course!
Explorers
This badge represents current participation in the Explorers, a year-round outdoor adventure program for youth ages 10-13. The group meets every month at The Mountaineers Seattle Program Center to learn skills, and goes on 1-2 outings a month.
Mountaineers Adventure Club
This badge represents current participation in the year-round Mountaineers Adventure Club (MAC) for youth aged 14-19. MAC participants are in charge of planning single-day outings as well as week-long camping trips.
Qualified Youth Leader
This badge represents successful completion of The Qualified Youth Leader Training Course, a background check and basic education about mandatory reporting, child abuse/neglect, and principles of safe supervision.
Qualified Youth Leader: Kids Clubs
This badge represents the successful completion of the QYL: Kids Clubs training.
Qualified Youth Leader: Teen Clubs
This badge represents the successful completion of the QYL: Teen Clubs training.
Qualified Youth Leader: Camps
This badge represents the successful completion of the QYL: Camps training
Qualified Youth Leader: Youth In Adult Programs
This badge represents the successful completion of the QYL: Youth In Adult Programs training.
Qualified Youth Leader: Partner Programs
This badge represents the successful completion of the QYL: Outreach Programs training.
Qualified Youth Leader: Family Programs
This badge represents the successful completion of the QYL: Family Programs training.
Youth & Family Hike Leader
The holder of this badge has been approved as a Youth & Family Hike Leader for The Mountaineers
Youth & Family Backpack Leader
This badge allows you to lead Youth & Family backpacking trips for The Mountaineers