Badge
Explorers
This badge represents current participation in the Explorers, a year-round outdoor adventure program for youth ages 10-13. The group meets every month at The Mountaineers Seattle Program Center to learn skills, and goes on 1-2 outings a month.
DESCRIPTION OF SKILLS
No experience or skills are needed to join. The Mountaineers will teach all skills youth need to participate in an activity. The group meets every other month to learn skills, and goes on 1-2 outings a month. While there is a focus on developing climbing skills, the program and activities are driven entirely by the participants’ areas of interest.
Examples of skills learned in the Explorers program include:
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Rafting
- Snowshoeing
- Camping
- Kayaking
- Anything the group is interested in!
HOW DO I GET THIS BADGE?
This badge is for current participants in the Explorers program. The badge will only appear for the duration of the program (one year).
WHAT DOES THIS BADGE ALLOW ME TO DO?
This badge allows youth to sign up for and participate in all Explorer meetings and outings.