YOUTH *outdoor adventures*
We're committed to bringing outdoor experiences to today’s youth through our outdoor youth and family programs. We introduce young people to the benefits of outdoor experience: a healthy lifestyle, outdoor recreation skills, perseverance, self-confidence, self-reliance, an appreciation for the natural world, and a commitment to protecting the outdoor experience.
Our high instructor-to-youth ratio allows young people to learn from highly skilled volunteer educators who themselves love the outdoors (that's why they volunteer!). Our participating youth members attain the deepest and most personalized experience available.
Year Round Outdoor Clubs
Mountaineers Adventure Club - In the Seattle and Tacoma branches, Youth ages 14-18 meet monthly and go on a wide variety of outdoor trips, including hiking, rock climbing, skiing, rafting, camping, and mountaineering. Led by a team of youth, mentored by adults, this program is our pinnacle outdoor leadership program. Youth learn new skills, hone existing skills, and become teachers and mentors for other youth. Learn more.
Explorers - In the Seattle and Tacoma branches, Youth ages 10-13 and their families meet monthly and enjoy a variety of outdoor pursuits, including hiking, snowshoeing, skiing, camping, rock climbing and kayaking. This program is designed to encourage outdoor adventure, teach safety and independence, and prepare kids who wish to graduate into Mountaineers Adventure Club. Learn more.
Pioneers - In the Seattle Branch, Youth ages 7-9 and their families meet quarterly, and enjoy an outdoor adventure each month. Adventures include hiking, snowshoeing, climbing, camping and kayaking. This program is designed to inspire a love of the outdoors and teach basic outdoor skills and preparedness. Learn more.
Mountain Workshops
summer camp - Seattle, Tacoma, & olympia
Youth ages 6-13 can join The Mountaineers for week-long, summer day camps. These adventure-based camps offer youth a chance to learn a variety of outdoor skills and spend time outside with new friends. Learn more here.
KITSAP FOREST ADVENTURE CAMP
Youth entering grades K-4 (ages 5-9) in the Seattle and Kitsap area will delight in this outdoor summer camp filled with adventures in art, music, drama, play, hiking, exploring the forest, wildlife and creeks – and just plain fun. Find out more.