Bold & Gold is a Y Program where teens take the lead outdoors – building confidence and connection through teamwork and shared adventure.
“My son didn’t just have a ‘great time,’ he came back with a better understanding of himself, a greater appreciation for the beauty and the challenge of the outdoors, and the experiential learning he took part in reminded him that there is nothing as powerful as building human connections and coming to know, rely on, and appreciate new people. And he had fun! Thank you!”
Y of Greater Seattle Program Parent
“I think this trip so far has made me more independent. At home I always rely on my family, whether it’s to wake me up or wash the dishes. Here, I wash my own plate and even offer to wash the pots and pans. I’m usually always with my mom and it was challenging the first day without her. But now I am comfortable where I am and the people I’m with."
Y of the Pines Participant
"I really feel like this was a great transformative experience for me, I find myself constantly applying ideas and ways of thinking that I learned since I've returned to my Y. It's helped me better understand how I can serve youth to achieve "my why" and the tools I have a available to me"
Y of Metro Detroit Program Manager