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YMCA of Greater Seattle

Seattle WA

Seattle, Washington

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Where It All Started…

The original birthplace of Boys & Girls Outdoor Leadership Development, Seattle’s BOLD & GOLD program allows participants to take advantage of the natural wonders that fill the Pacific Northwest.

Our programs are in some of the most beautiful and natural places on the West Coast. Not only are these trips full of natural beauty, they’ll also inspire youth to be their most courageous and confident selves as they learn new skills, make lifelong friends, and challenge themselves to run toward adventure.

From the white sand beaches of the Olympic Coast to the rock walls of Mt. Erie, participants will return from their trip knowing that the confidence, strength, and friendships they’ve gained will help them meet any challenge that comes their way.

Something for everyone.

We offer sessions that meet a diversity of needs, interests, and goals. With more than 60 trips each summer, there are dates and activities to match their interest and schedule.

Easy to get to.

All trips start and end at the Cascade People’s Center in South Lake Union. Conveniently located in the heart of Seattle, parents and guardians get a chance to meet the instructors and other participants as they start their adventure.

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

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Upcoming Program Dates

Call of the North Cascades 3 - Boys Grades 6th-8th

June 26, 2021 - July 15, 2023
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Call of the North Cascades - Boys, Grades 6th-8th

June 25, 2023 - July 2, 2023
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Call of the North Cascades 1 - Girls, Grades 6th-8th

June 25, 2023 - July 2, 2023
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Peaks and Creeks 1 - Girls, Grades 9th-College

June 25, 2023 - July 2, 2023
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Peaks and Creeks 1 - All Gender, Grades 9th-College

June 25, 2023 - July 2, 2023
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Olympic Challenge 2 - Boys, Grades 9th-College

July 1, 2023 - July 8, 2023
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Olympic Coastal Backpacking 2 - Boys, Grades 7th-9th

July 1, 2023 - July 8, 2023
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Olympic Coastal Backpacking 2 - Girls, Grades 7th-9th

July 1, 2023 - July 8, 2023
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Olympic Challenge 2 - All Gender, Grades 9th-College

July 1, 2023 - July 8, 2023
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Backpacking and Leadership on the Olympic Coast 2A - All Gender, Grades 9th-College

July 2, 2023 - July 16, 2023
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Peaks and Creeks 3 - Boys, Grades 9th-College

July 8, 2023 - July 15, 2023
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Call of the North Cascades 3 - Girls, Grades 6th-8th

July 8, 2023 - July 15, 2023
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Peaks and Creeks 3 - All Gender, Grades 9th-College

July 8, 2023 - July 15, 2023
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Sea to Summit 3 - Boys, Grades 9th-College

July 9, 2023 - July 16, 2023
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Sea to Summit - Girls, Grades 6th-8th

July 9, 2023 - July 16, 2023
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American Alps 3A - All Gender, Grades 9th-College

July 9, 2023 - July 23, 2023
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Olympic Coastal Backpacking 4 - Boys, Grades 7th-9th

July 15, 2023 - July 22, 2023
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Olympic Challenge 4 - Girls, Grades 9th-College

July 15, 2023 - July 22, 2023
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Olympic Coastal Backpacking 4 - Girls, Grades 7th-9th

July 15, 2023 - July 22, 2023
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Tahoma 4 - Boys, Grades 6th-8th

July 16, 2023 - July 21, 2023
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Tahoma 4 - All Gender, Grades 9th-College

July 16, 2023 - July 21, 2023
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Backpacking and Leadership on the Olympic Coast 4A - All Gender, Grades 9th-College

July 16, 2023 - July 30, 2023
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Backpacking and Fishing in North Cascades 5 - Boys, Grades 7th-9th

July 22, 2023 - July 29, 2023
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Backpacking and Fishing in the North Cascades 5 - Girls, Grades 7th-9th

July 22, 2023 - July 29, 2023
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Peaks and Creeks 5 - Girls, Grades 9th-College

July 22, 2023 - July 29, 2023
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Cascade Challenge 5 - All Gender, Grades 9th-College

July 22, 2023 - July 29, 2023
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Sea to Summit 5 - All Gender, Grades 9th-College

July 23, 2023 - July 30, 2023
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American Alps 5A - All Gender, Grades 10th-College

July 23, 2023 - August 6, 2023
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Olympic Challenge 6 - Boys, Grades 9th-College

July 29, 2023 - August 5, 2023
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Olympic Coastal Backpacking 6 - Girls, Grades 7th-9th

July 29, 2023 - August 5, 2023
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Tahoma 6 - Boys, Grades 6th-8th

July 30, 2023 - August 4, 2023
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Tahoma 6 - Girls, Grades 6th-8th

July 30, 2023 - August 4, 2023
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Heart of Nature 6A - All Gender, GRades 10th-College

July 30, 2023 - August 13, 2023
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Call of the North Cascades 7 - Boys, Grades 6th-8th

August 5, 2023 - August 12, 2023
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Sea to Summit 7 - Boys, Grades 6th-8th

August 5, 2023 - August 12, 2023
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Call of the North Cascades 7 - Girls, Grades 6th-8th

August 5, 2023 - August 12, 2023
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Cascades Challenge 7 - Girls, Grades 9th-College

August 5, 2023 - August 12, 2023
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Sea to Summit 7 - All Gender, Grades 9th-College

August 6, 2023 - August 13, 2023
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American Alps 7A - All Gender, Grades 9th-College

August 6, 2023 - August 20, 2023
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Olympic Challenge 8 - All Gender, Grades 9th-College

August 12, 2023 - August 19, 2023
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Tahoma - Girls, Grades 6th-8th

August 13, 2023 - August 18, 2023
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Heart of Nature 8A - All Gender, Grades 10th-College

August 13, 2023 - August 27, 2023
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Backpacking and Fishing in the North Cascades 9 - Boys, Grades 7th-9th

August 19, 2023 - August 26, 2023
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Peaks and Creeks - Boys, Grades 9th-College

August 19, 2023 - August 26, 2023
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Backpacking and Fishing in the North Cascades 9 - Girls, Grades 7th-9th

August 19, 2023 - August 26, 2023
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  • Fishing

Cascade Challenge - All Gender, Grades 9th-College

August 19, 2023 - August 26, 2023
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Sea to Summit 9 - Boys, Grades 6th-8th

August 20, 2023 - August 27, 2023
  • Climbing

Sea to Summit 9 - Girls, Grades 6th-8th

August 20, 2023 - August 27, 2023
  • Climbing

Taste of Adventure 10 - Boys, Grades 6th-8th

August 27, 2023 - September 1, 2023
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Tahoma - Girls, Grades 6th-8th

August 27, 2023 - September 1, 2023
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Taste of Adventure - Girls, Grades 6th-8th

August 27, 2023 - September 1, 2023
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Tahoma 10 -All Gender, Grades 9th-College

August 27, 2023 - September 1, 2023
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