Youth Program
Explorers
For youth ages who 8-13 are interested in spending time outdoors. No experience or skills needed to join - we will teach all the skills they will need to participate in an activity. The group gets together every month to learn skills and go on 1-2 outings a month.
Contacts
- Rolling Enrollment: Mon, Oct 7, 2024 - Tue, Sep 30, 2025
- Committee: Olympia Youth & Family Activities
- Members: $525.00 Guests: $725.00
- Availability: 6 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Explorers is a year-round outdoor adventure program for youth ages 8-13 who want to learn new outdoor skills and make lasting friendships with fellow adventurers. The group goes on 1-2 outings a month, and guardians are welcome to come along! This is a great opportunity for you to get outside with your Explorer, learn some new skills, and be a part of The Mountaineer community!
The price of explorers is $525 per year or $130 per quarter. Financial assistance is available. Please don't hesitate to apply!
Badges you will earn:
Explorers
| Program Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explorers Skills Night (optional) | |||
| Briggs YMCA |
Thu, Nov 21, 2024
Registration closed Nov 19
|
6
participants
2 chaperones
|
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| Tacoma Program Center |
Wed, Dec 11, 2024
Registration closes Dec 9
|
6
participants
2 chaperones
|
|
| Tolmie State Park |
Thu, Jan 16, 2025
Registration closes Jan 14
|
6
participants
|
|
| Briggs YMCA |
Thu, Feb 20, 2025
Registration closes Feb 18
|
6
participants
2 chaperones
|
|
| Tacoma Program Center |
Wed, Mar 19, 2025
Registration closes Jan 14
|
6
participants
|
|
| Tacoma Program Center |
Wed, Apr 9, 2025
Registration closes Apr 22
|
6
participants
|
|
| Briggs YMCA |
Thu, May 22, 2025
Registration closes May 20
|
6
participants
|
|
| Youth Trip |
Wed, Jun 4, 2025
Registration closes Jun 2
|
6
participants
|
|
| Explorers Field Trip (optional) | |||
| Little Si |
Sat, Dec 14, 2024
Registration closes Dec 12
|
4
participants
0 chaperones
|
|
| Gold Creek Basin |
Sun, Jan 12, 2025
Registration closes Jan 16
|
4
participants
0 chaperones
|
|
| Cabin Creek |
Sun, Feb 23, 2025
Registration closes Feb 20
|
4
participants
0 chaperones
|
|
| Paradise |
Sat, Mar 22, 2025
Registration closes Jan 16
|
6
participants
|
|
| Little Mashel Falls |
Fri, Apr 4, 2025
Registration closes Jan 16
|
4
participants
0 chaperones
|
|
| Vantage (Frenchman Coulee) |
Sat, May 24, 2025 -
Sun, May 25, 2025 Registration closes May 22
|
6
participants
|
|
| Exit 38 |
Sat, Jun 14, 2025
Registration closes Jun 6
|
6
participants
|
|
| Paradise |
Tue, Jul 29, 2025
Registration closes Jul 26
|
6
participants
|
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Each trip will have a trip sheet that lists the required equipment.
There are no materials for this program.