Olympia Junior MAC
YOUTH-DRIVEN, ADULT-GUIDED
Junior MAC is a year-round outdoor adventure program for youth ages 12–15 who want to learn new outdoor skills and make lasting friendships with fellow adventurers. The program and activities are driven entirely by the participants’ areas of interest including hiking, rock climbing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snow caving, camping, and exploring in just about any capacity! Parents are not required to attend outings but we do encourage parents to join us as this is a great opportunity for you to get outside with your Junior MAC member!
TYPICAL OUTINGS
TRIPS:
Trips are planned and led by Mountaineers staff, leader volunteers, and parents and typically happen one weekend per month from October to June. These trips range from single-day hikes, snowshoes, and climbs, to backpacks, climbing, or camping trips. Some trips have a maximum capacity, while others are open to as many youth and adults as want to attend. Parents are welcomed on trips (we'd like a minimum of 2 parent chaperones), but not required.
MEETINGS:
Students meet on a weeknight monthly in Olympia to learn about various outdoor topics ranging from Leave No Trace to navigation to conservation and more. These meetings are also used for trip planning and Q&A.
SKILLS:
Students are offered the opportunity to learn and build on their skill, teaching them climbing skills such as belaying, lead climbing, and anchor building, to first aid and avalanche awareness.
GEAR
Outdoor equipment can almost always be borrowed from The Mountaineers when given enough notice (usually 1–2 weeks prior to trip). If you need gear, please contact the trip leader once you are aware of this need and we will do our best to get you geared up.
MEMBERSHIP FEE
Jr. MAC membership is $550 in total for the year. This membership fee covers: staff time, transportation costs, gear, camping fees and permits, and food for longer trips. In return, members gain a community of outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy spending time learning skills and getting outside together. As families grow through our programs, lifelong friendships are built. When graduates of our teen program come home from college, they meet up with other Mountaineers friends to go hiking, backpacking, and climbing. This program is just the beginning.
BECOME INVOLVED
SIGN UP FOR A FAMILY MEMBERSHIP
To get involved, you'll need to sign up for a Family Membership with us. Once you have created your new account, add your kids to your account by clicking on the "Membership" tab and adding a family member. Here is an FAQ on that process.
ENROLL IN JR. MAC
In order to build a cohesive community, registration is available in September and again in January (if space is available)
We looking forward to a great season!
QUESTIONS?
Contact our member services team with questions or for more information.
- info@mountaineers.org
- 206-521-6000