Olympia Year Round Programs

Community and family based year round youth programs.

YEAR ROUND

Junior MAC | Ages 12–15

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. Parents are not required to attend outings but we do encourage parents to join us. This is a great opportunity for you to get outside with your Junior MAC member!

Explorers  | Ages 10–12

Explorers is a year-round outdoor adventure program for youth ages 10–13 and their parents/guardians who want to learn new outdoor skills and make lasting friendships. These programs are designed for parents and children who are looking for a community of like-minded families, and to prepare youth with the skills to be successful in our teen program, Mountaineers Adventure Club (MAC). Families are offered the opportunity to participate in an educational meeting and at least one outdoor trip per month, with activities like hiking, rock climbing, cross-country skiing, rafting, snowshoeing, camping, kayaking, and more. 

Pathfinders | Ages 6–9

Our Pathfinders provides youth ages 6–9 and their parents/guardians with the opportunity to get outside at least once a month. Pathfinders is designed to expose youth to a variety of outdoor activities and have fun! Participants will have the chance to climb, hike, paddle, explore, and learn how to be safe outdoors. The group will be supported by Mountaineers staff, but parents will be expected to play an active role in planning and even leading some trips. Families are offered the opportunity to participate in an educational meeting and at least one outdoor trip per month.

Mini Mountaineers | Ages 2–5

Created for ages 2–5, Mini Mountaineers is designed to get our youngest Mountaineers and an accompanying adult interacting with nature, fostering a love for the outdoors in the next generation. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, babysitters, friends... let us do the planning to get you and your little one outside with other outdoorsy families!