Backpacking, Canoeing


YMCA of the Pines

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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YMCA OF THE PINES IS OFFERING BOLD & GOLD TRIPS FOR THE SUMMER OF 2023!

What makes our BOLD & GOLD programs so special?

Our canoeing and backpacking trips bring participants to some of the most beautiful and natural places in the northeast.

Young people, ages 11-15 are not only exposed to the natural beauty of these remarkable wilderness spaces, but they are also inspired to be their most courageous and confident selves as they learn new skills, make lifelong friends and challenge themselves to enthusiastically embrace adventure.
Through our trips, our participants return from their journey knowing that the skills, confidence, strength and friendships they’ve gained will help them meet any challenge that comes their way.

Easy to get to

YMCA of the Pines is centrally located between Philadelphia, New York, and Maryland/Delaware. Our 800-acre base camp is nestled on the edge of the Pine Barrens in South Jersey.

Explore the adventurous side of camp

We have been providing youth development opportunities since 1906. Our BOLD & GOLD trips build on this legacy and allow participants to go beyond the residential camp experience, stretching themselves and building deeper friendships in beautiful, natural settings.

*We recognize that not all people fall into binary gender categories. Please select the gender group that the participant would most identify with and feel the most comfortable in.

Read trip descriptions and find out more on the local YMCA webpage

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Upcoming Program Dates

All Gender Spring in Shenandoah National Park- Hiking

April 11, 2023 - April 15, 2023
  • Backpacking

Boys Adventure Sampler- Camping, Canoeing, Hiking, Climbing; Ages 13 to 15

June 25, 2023 - June 30, 2023
  • Canoeing

  • Backpacking

  • Climbing

Girls Adventure Sampler- Camping, Canoeing, Hiking, Climbing; Ages 13 to 15

June 25, 2023 - June 30, 2023
  • Backpacking

  • Canoeing

  • Climbing

Girls Castaways- Canoeing & Fishing; Ages 12 to 14

June 25, 2023 - July 1, 2023
  • Canoeing

  • Fishing

Boys Castaways- Canoeing & Fishing; Ages 12 to 14

June 25, 2023 - July 1, 2023
  • Canoeing

  • Fishing

Girls Adventure Sampler- Camping, Canoeing, Hiking, Climbing; Ages 11 to 13

July 9, 2023 - July 14, 2023
  • Backpacking

  • Canoeing

  • Climbing

Boys Adventure Sampler- Camping, Canoeing, Hiking, Climbing; Ages 11 to 13

July 9, 2023 - July 14, 2023
  • Canoeing

  • Backpacking

  • Climbing

Girls Trailblazers- Hiking; Ages 13 to 15

July 23, 2023 - July 29, 2023
  • Backpacking

Boys Trailblazers- Hiking; Ages 13 to 15

July 23, 2023 - July 29, 2023
  • Backpacking

Girls Shenandoah Nation Park- Hiking and Climbing; Ages 14 to 17

August 6, 2023 - August 12, 2023
  • Backpacking

  • Climbing

Boys Shenandoah National Park- Hiking and Climbing; Ages 14 to 17

August 6, 2023 - August 12, 2023
  • Backpacking

  • Climbing

Appalachian Trail- Hiking

August 6, 2023 - August 12, 2023
  • Backpacking

Delaware River- Canoeing

August 6, 2023 - August 12, 2023
  • Canoeing

Girls Adventure Sampler- Camping, Canoeing, Hiking, Climbing; Ages 11 to 13

August 20, 2023 - August 25, 2023
  • Canoeing

  • Climbing

  • Backpacking

Boys Adventure Sampler- Camping, Canoeing, Hiking, Climbing; Ages 11 to 13

August 20, 2023 - August 25, 2023
  • Canoeing

  • Climbing

  • Backpacking

Girls Susquehanna River- Canoeing and Conservation; Ages 14 to 17

August 20, 2023 - August 26, 2023
  • Canoeing

Boys Susquehanna River- Canoeing and Conservation, Ages 14 to 17

August 20, 2023 - August 26, 2023
  • Canoeing