Volunteer with Youth Programs

Thinking about getting involved in Youth Programs? Fantastic! The Mountaineers run a variety of programs designed to foster a love of the outdoors. We are always looking for volunteers who are excited about sharing their skills and being mentors. Find out about types of programs, volunteer requirements, and current opportunities!

 

Programs where we need your help

Partner Programs 

The Mountaineers offers a variety of custom partner programs, called Mountain Workshops, for  youth serving organizations. Mountain Workshops are single or multi-day experiences designed in collaboration with partner organizations to meet the educational goals of their group. Programs happen mid-week, on weekends, and in the evenings, and need volunteers to help belay, teach basic first aid, navigation, outdoor cooking, and much more. It's easy, fun, low-commitment, and very rewarding. 

 Summer Camp

Mountaineers summer campers ages 6–12 spend their days climbing, swimming, learning outdoor curriculum, completing stewardship projects, and exploring the great PNW. Volunteers are invited to belay campers every Friday morning from 9:30am–12:00pm. It's a fun, easy way to connect with campers and give back to The Mountaineers community.

  year-round Youth Clubs

Join youth ages 6–13 outside all year long in the full array of outdoor activities offered by The Mountaineers. Get involved by helping belay at a skills workshop, or teach backpacking basics, navigation, or how to cook a favorite camping meal at a monthly meeting for our families.   

Hoping to help out with our Teen Club? Head on over to the Seattle Mountaineers Adventure Club (MAC) page to learn more. 

Ready to jump in? Click on an activity, choose register an instructor on the right side, and sign up for the activity. If you have any questions contact the event lead listed.

 

Upcoming Activities:

Kids & Paper - Climbing

Kids & Paper - Climbing - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Youth Youth activity: Mountain Workshop - Kids & Paper
Join us for an afternoon of climbing with youth from Kids & Paper!
Tue, Jul 29, 2025
No Prerequisites
0 participants 11 instructors
Registration closes Jul 28
Seattle Branch
Christine Kler
Qualified Youth Leader
Stevens Lodge Day - Lake Wenatchee South Park Area

Stevens Lodge Day - Lake Wenatchee South Park Area

Youth Youth activity: Stevens Lodge Overnight Camp - Trails Week 2
Campers spend the day swimming in the sun at Lake Wenatchee.
Wed, Jul 30, 2025
No Prerequisites
21 participants 7 instructors
Seattle Branch
Leslie Gobel
Qualified Youth Leader
Stevens Lodge Day - Hope & Mig Lakes

Stevens Lodge Day - Hope & Mig Lakes

Youth Youth activity: Stevens Lodge Overnight Camp - Trails Week 2
Campers go hiking to Hope & Mig Lakes at Stevens Pass.
Thu, Jul 31, 2025
No Prerequisites
21 participants 7 instructors
Seattle Branch
Leslie Gobel
Qualified Youth Leader
Stevens Lodge Day - Stevens Lodge

Stevens Lodge Day - Stevens Lodge

Youth Youth activity: Stevens Lodge Overnight Camp - Trails Week 2
Pick-up and last day of camp at Stevens Lodge.
Fri, Aug 1, 2025
No Prerequisites
21 participants 7 instructors
Registration closes Jun 29
Seattle Branch
Leslie Gobel
Qualified Youth Leader
Pierce County Parks - Climbing

Pierce County Parks - Climbing - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center

Climbing Youth activity: Partner Program - Pierce County Parks
Climbing clinics for youth through Pierce County Parks
Sat, Aug 2, 2025
No Prerequisites
9 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Jul 31
Tacoma Branch
RyAnn Peverley
Qualified Youth Leader
Seattle Explorers & Jr. MAC Hike - Blanca Lake

Seattle Explorers & Jr. MAC Hike - Blanca Lake

Youth Youth activity
Embark on an unforgettable journey to one of the most awe-inspiring lakes in the area!
Difficulty: Strenuous
Sat, Aug 2, 2025
Prerequisites
5 participants
Registration closes Jul 29
Seattle Branch
Zuzana Regan
Qualified Youth Leader
Stevens Lodge Day - Stevens Lodge

Stevens Lodge Day - Stevens Lodge

Youth Youth activity: Stevens Lodge Overnight Camp - Rocks Week 1
Drop-off and first day of camp at Stevens Lodge.
Mon, Aug 4, 2025
No Prerequisites
0 participants 7 instructors
Seattle Branch
Leslie Gobel
Qualified Youth Leader
Kids & Paper - Climbing

Kids & Paper - Climbing - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Youth Youth activity: Mountain Workshop - Kids & Paper
Join us for an afternoon of climbing with youth from Kids & Paper!
Tue, Aug 5, 2025
No Prerequisites
0 participants 11 instructors
Registration closes Aug 4
Seattle Branch
Christine Kler
Qualified Youth Leader
Stevens Lodge Day - Leavenworth

Stevens Lodge Day - Leavenworth

Youth Youth activity: Stevens Lodge Overnight Camp - Rocks Week 1
Campers head out to climb in Leavenworth.
Tue, Aug 5, 2025
No Prerequisites
0 participants 7 instructors
Seattle Branch
Leslie Gobel
Qualified Youth Leader
TAC MAC Skills Night

TAC MAC Skills Night - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center

Youth Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club - Tacoma
MAC Meeting and Skills Practice
Wed, Aug 6, 2025
No Prerequisites
14 participants 2 instructors
Registration closes Aug 5
Tacoma Branch
Sarah Holt
Stevens Lodge Day - Lake Valhalla

Stevens Lodge Day - Lake Valhalla

Youth Youth activity: Stevens Lodge Overnight Camp - Rocks Week 1
Campers go hiking to Lake Valhalla at Stevens Pass.
Wed, Aug 6, 2025
No Prerequisites
0 participants 7 instructors
Seattle Branch
Leslie Gobel
Qualified Youth Leader

Seattle MAC- End of Year Potluck

The MAC cohort meets on the first Wednesday of the month. We'll learn new skills, discuss upcoming trips, and plan activities

Aug 06, 2025
06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Basement: North Bay, Basement: Overhanging Wall, Basement: South Bay, Basement: Vertical Wall, South Plaza: Boulder, South Plaza: Boulder Field, South Plaza: Center Green, South Plaza: Climbing Wall East Side, South Plaza: Climbing Wall West Side
Stevens Lodge Day - Lake Wenatchee South Park Area

Stevens Lodge Day - Lake Wenatchee South Park Area

Youth Youth activity: Stevens Lodge Overnight Camp - Rocks Week 1
Campers spend the day swimming in the sun at Lake Wenatchee.
Thu, Aug 7, 2025
No Prerequisites
0 participants 7 instructors
Seattle Branch
Leslie Gobel
Qualified Youth Leader
Stevens Lodge Day - Stevens Lodge

Stevens Lodge Day - Stevens Lodge

Youth Youth activity: Stevens Lodge Overnight Camp - Rocks Week 1
Pick-up and last day of camp at Stevens Lodge.
Fri, Aug 8, 2025
No Prerequisites
0 participants 7 instructors
Registration closes Jun 29
Seattle Branch
Leslie Gobel
Qualified Youth Leader
Seattle MAC Alpine Climb

Seattle MAC Alpine Climb - Eldorado Peak/Inspiration Glacier

Youth Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club
An Alpine Climb lead by volunteers and/or staff for MAC! This trip has prerequisites. See
Difficulty: Basic Glacier Climb, Strenuous 3, Technical 2
Sat, Aug 9, 2025 - Sun, Aug 10, 2025
No Prerequisites
3 participants on waitlist 1 instructor
Registration closes Aug 7
Seattle Branch
Alvaro Juarez
Qualified Youth Leader
TAC MAC Alpine Climb

TAC MAC Alpine Climb - Goode Mountain/Northeast Buttress

Youth Field trip: Mountaineers Adventure Club - Tacoma
This will be an extremely strenuous climb and only open to a handful of very
Difficulty: Intermediate Rock Climb
Mon, Aug 11, 2025 - Wed, Aug 13, 2025
No Prerequisites
3 participants
Registration opens Aug 1
Tacoma Branch
Sarah Holt
Stevens Lodge Day - Stevens Lodge

Stevens Lodge Day - Stevens Lodge

Youth Youth activity: Stevens Lodge Overnight Camp - Rocks Week 2
Drop-off and first day of camp at Stevens Lodge.
Tue, Aug 12, 2025
No Prerequisites
12 participants 7 instructors
Seattle Branch
Leslie Gobel
Qualified Youth Leader
Kids & Paper - Climbing

Kids & Paper - Climbing - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Youth Youth activity: Mountain Workshop - Kids & Paper
Join us for an afternoon of climbing with youth from Kids & Paper!
Tue, Aug 12, 2025
No Prerequisites
0 participants 11 instructors
Registration closes Aug 11
Seattle Branch
Christine Kler
Qualified Youth Leader
Seattle Junior MAC Summer Party

Seattle Junior MAC Summer Party - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Youth Youth activity: Junior MAC
Join all of the club members for an end of summer celebration!
Wed, Aug 13, 2025
Prerequisites
12 participants 6 chaperones
Registration closes Aug 11
Seattle Branch
Trenton Bick
Qualified Youth Leader
Stevens Lodge Day - Leavenworth

Stevens Lodge Day - Leavenworth

Youth Youth activity: Stevens Lodge Overnight Camp - Rocks Week 2
Campers head out to climb in Leavenworth.
Wed, Aug 13, 2025
No Prerequisites
12 participants 7 instructors
Seattle Branch
Leslie Gobel
Qualified Youth Leader
Seattle Explorers Summer Party

Seattle Explorers Summer Party - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Youth Youth activity: Explorers
Join all of the club members for an end of summer celebration!
Wed, Aug 13, 2025
Prerequisites
7 participants 7 chaperones
Registration closes Aug 11
Seattle Branch
Trenton Bick
Qualified Youth Leader
Stevens Lodge Day - Lake Valhalla

Stevens Lodge Day - Lake Valhalla

Youth Youth activity: Stevens Lodge Overnight Camp - Rocks Week 2
Campers go hiking to Lake Valhalla at Stevens Pass.
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
No Prerequisites
12 participants 7 instructors
Seattle Branch
Leslie Gobel
Qualified Youth Leader
Stevens Lodge Day - Stevens Lodge

Stevens Lodge Day - Stevens Lodge

Youth Youth activity: Stevens Lodge Overnight Camp - Rocks Week 2
Pick-up and last day of camp at Stevens Lodge.
Fri, Aug 15, 2025
No Prerequisites
12 participants 7 instructors
Registration closes Jun 29
Seattle Branch
Leslie Gobel
Qualified Youth Leader
Seattle MAC Alpine Climb

Seattle MAC Alpine Climb - Forbidden Peak/West Ridge

Youth Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club
An Alpine Climb lead by volunteers and/or staff for MAC! This trip has prerequisites. See
Difficulty: Intermediate Rock Climb
Fri, Aug 15, 2025 - Sat, Aug 16, 2025
No Prerequisites
4 participants 0 instructors
Registration opens May 12; Instructor registration open now
Seattle Branch
Hank Stein
Qualified Youth Leader
TAC MAC Scramble

TAC MAC Scramble - Oval, Star & Courtney Peaks

Scrambling & Youth Field trip: Mountaineers Adventure Club - Tacoma
Scrambling outing for MAC Tacoma students
Difficulty: Technical 3, Strenuous 5
Mon, Aug 18, 2025 - Wed, Aug 20, 2025
No Prerequisites
6 participants 1 instructor
Registration closes Aug 16
Tacoma Branch
Sarah Holt
Stevens Lodge Day - Stevens Lodge

Stevens Lodge Day - Stevens Lodge

Youth Youth activity: Stevens Lodge Overnight Camp - Rocks Week 3
Drop-off and first day of camp at Stevens Lodge.
Mon, Aug 18, 2025
No Prerequisites
5 participants 7 instructors
Seattle Branch
Leslie Gobel
Qualified Youth Leader
Stevens Lodge Day - Leavenworth

Stevens Lodge Day - Leavenworth

Youth Youth activity: Stevens Lodge Overnight Camp - Rocks Week 3
Campers head out to climb in Leavenworth.
Tue, Aug 19, 2025
No Prerequisites
5 participants 7 instructors
Seattle Branch
Leslie Gobel
Qualified Youth Leader
Stevens Lodge Day - Lake Valhalla

Stevens Lodge Day - Lake Valhalla

Youth Youth activity: Stevens Lodge Overnight Camp - Rocks Week 3
Campers go hiking to Lake Valhalla at Stevens Pass.
Wed, Aug 20, 2025
No Prerequisites
5 participants 7 instructors
Seattle Branch
Leslie Gobel
Qualified Youth Leader
Stevens Lodge Day - Lake Wenatchee South Park Area

Stevens Lodge Day - Lake Wenatchee South Park Area

Youth Youth activity: Stevens Lodge Overnight Camp - Rocks Week 3
Campers spend the day swimming in the sun at Lake Wenatchee.
Thu, Aug 21, 2025
No Prerequisites
5 participants 7 instructors
Seattle Branch
Leslie Gobel
Qualified Youth Leader
Stevens Lodge Day - Stevens Lodge

Stevens Lodge Day - Stevens Lodge

Youth Youth activity: Stevens Lodge Overnight Camp - Rocks Week 3
Pick-up and last day of camp at Stevens Lodge.
Fri, Aug 22, 2025
No Prerequisites
5 participants 7 instructors
Registration closes Jun 29
Seattle Branch
Leslie Gobel
Qualified Youth Leader