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YOUTH *outdoor adventures*

YOUTH *outdoor adventures*

Find outdoor adventure and learn new skills with our youth, teen, and family programs.

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. We offer year round clubs, summer and break camps, family programs, after school opportunities, and youth partnership outreach programs.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Offered in Seattle and Tacoma these programs give young people an opportunity to get together, in-person, with other kids once a week to socialize and learn outdoor skills. 

CAMP PROGRAMS

MOUNTAINEERS SUMMER CAMP

Offered in  Olympia, Seattle, and Tacoma, we host day camps for youth ages 6–12, lodge camps for ages 9-17, and adventure camps (including overnight camps) are for ages 10–14. These experience-based camps offer youth a chance to learn a variety of outdoor skills and spend time outside with new friends.

KITSAP FOREST ADVENTURE CAMP

Offered in Kitsap, youth entering grades K–4 (ages 5–9) in the Seattle and Kitsap area will delight in this outdoor summer camp filled with art, music, drama, hiking, wildlife, forest creeks—and just plain fun.

SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS

Offered in Seattle, join The Mountaineers for a week of adventure when school is out! We offer programming during Mid-Winter Break and Spring Break. 

Partner PROGRAMS

In Olympia, Seattle, and Tacoma we partner with over 40 youth organizations to provide introductory and progressive outdoor programs to youth in the Puget Sound. Our partner programs, called Mountain Workshops, are custom-designed with the partner agency, and can include rock climbing, hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, kayaking, wilderness first aid, team building, map and compass education, and Leave-No-Trace training.

YEAR ROUND CLUBS

MOUNTAINEERS ADVENTURE CLUB | AGES 14–18

Offered in the  Seattle , Tacoma,  and Olympia branches, youth meet monthly and go on a wide variety of outdoor trips, including hiking, rock climbing, skiing, rafting, camping, and mountaineering. Led by its members and mentored by adults, this program is our pinnacle youth outdoor leadership program. Join today to meet new friends, develop new skills, and become a teacher and mentor for other youth. 

EXPLORERS/JUNIOR MAC (SEATTLE) | AGES 10–15

Offered in the Olympia (Explorers for ages 8-13), Seattle, and Tacoma branches, youth ages 10–13  and their families meet monthly and explore new activities outdoors. These include hiking, snowshoeing, skiing, camping, rock climbing, kayaking, and more. This program is designed to encourage outdoor adventure, teach safety and independence, and prepare kids who wish to graduate into Mountaineers Adventure Club.  

PATHFINDERS/NOMADS(SEATTLE ONLY) | AGES 6–9

Offered in  Seattle and Tacoma, youth meet to enjoy an outdoor adventure each month. Adventures include hiking, snowshoeing, climbing, camping, kayaking, and more. This program is designed to inspire a love of the outdoors and teach basic outdoor skills and preparedness.

MINI MOUNTAINEERS | AGES 2–5

Offered in Seattle and Tacoma, Mini Mountaineers is designed to get tots/preschoolers and an accompanying adult outside to inspire a love for the planet in our future stewards. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, babysitters, and friends, let us do the planning to get you and your little one outside with fellow outdoorsy families. We host multiple events a month during the school year, including meet-ups for local nature walks, hands on nature-based activities, and outdoor adventure activities. 

FAMILY PROGRAMS

Whether you're already an adventure enthusiast wanting to engage the rest of your family outside, or you are completely new to the outdoors in the Pacific Northwest, The Mountaineers can help you enjoy our natural world with your kids in a safe and fun environment. Learn more about our Family Programs.

GEAR LIBRARY

The Mountaineers is deeply committed to helping folks explore, learn about, and enjoy the Pacific Northwest. As we seek to promote greater inclusion in the outdoors, our Gear Library is here to make our wild places more accessible. Borrow gear to make your outdoor exploration dreams a reality! The Gear Library is a community resource to make both Mountaineers courses and personal adventure more sustainable and accessible for all outdoor enthusiasts.   

Individuals, families, non-profits, schools, and organized groups can borrow gear for the following activities: 

  • Hiking 
  • Car Camping 
  • Backpacking 
  • Snowshoeing  
  • Cross-Country Skiing   

SCHOLARSHIPS 

Scholarships are available for youth, family, and partner programs. We recommend applying for a scholarship at least two weeks before you plan on enrolling in a program. 

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