YMCA Summer Camps
Note: if you are a teacher or counselor who wants to nominate a worthy student and worry about the fee, please contact me at sss.westbrook@gmail.com. I'll be glad to try to help.
From the Mayor's Office:
Olympic Coastal Hiking and Goofing Off
Desolation Peak: Hiking and Mountain Climbing
From the Mayor's Office:
YMCA B.O.L.D. - Boys Outdoor Leadership
Development is offering teachers, counselors or any professional youth
worker the opportunity to award scholarships for our summer
Mountain School. Our 6 - 22 day backpacking, rock climbing,
goofing off, fishing, mountaineering and outdoor photography expeditions
provide an opportunity for young men 10 - 18 years of age to develop
communication, decision making and multi-cultural leadership skills
through outdoor adventure, challenge and fun! Information on our
exceptional summer programs can be found in this brochure or
at ymcaleadership.org
Currently
B.O.L.D. has 45 scholarships left for young men 10 – 18. These
scholarships are on a first come first serve basis and must be awarded
before the final deadline on May 25th. Please note that free
rental of all equipment and outdoor clothing is included in this
scholarship.
To award a scholarship for 92% ($450 or
$625) off the cost of a summer expedition follow these three
simple steps:
1) Fill out this scholarship award letter.
2) Have your student pick a trip from this brochure and
fill out the application form or sign up online at ymcaleadership.org. A $25
deposit from the family is required.
3) Mail or fax forms to Robin Chiles, Admissions
Director at the address on the form. Your student will then
receive this scholarship!
There is no limit to the number of
scholarships you can award. Once all scholarships have been
awarded students will be placed on a waiting list. For students who do
not qualify for this scholarship assistance is available via this financial aid form.
Questions?
Call 206.587.6119 or reply to this email.
Space is
available on the following trips:
Mt.
Olympus: Ice, Snow and Mountain Climbing
7/5–7/15 (5 SPOTS LEFT!!)
Ages: 14–17
$50 after scholarship
Mt. Olympus, the mythic home of the gods, is a high
and icy fortress in the heart of the Olympic Mountains. This expedition
will attempt to climb this peak, the highest in the range. To do so you
will learn ice climbing and snow climbing, how to travel on glaciers
and how to work competently as a team. This is the most
challenging expedition at BOLD. Long days, big mountains,
terrible weather. Glory upon return!
Canadian Rockies: Backpacking, Mountain
Climbing & Leadership
8/12–8/26 (1 SPOT LEFT!)
Ages: 13–18
Ages: 13–18
$50 after
scholarship
The challenge,
glory and beauty of the Canadian Rockies come together on this exciting
mountaineering adventure! You will venture high into the heart of
British Columbia to explore the legendary peaks of Cathedral Lakes
Provincial Park and work with veteran climbing guides to learn the
skills necessary to travel competently in the mountains. As the journey
progresses you will have an opportunity to summit peaks, learn how to
rock climb and develop the multi-cultural leadership skills necessary to
thrive in college and beyond. This trip has the most mountain
climbing and is one of the most physically challenging expeditions
BOLD offers, but also one of the most rewarding. Do you have what it
takes? Birth certificate and photo ID required to cross the
border.
ONE WEEK EXPEDITIONS
The
Great Volcano: Backpacking and Photography in the shadow of Mt
Rainier
7/28—8/4 (3
SPOTS LEFT!!)
Ages:
11–13
$35 after
scholarship
For this
expedition we sought out the most beautiful trails with the most
stunning photo opportunities and added good food, talented photography
instructors and quality cameras. Your journey will take you along the
northern slope of Mt Rainier as you hike through alpine meadows full of
wild flowers, shimmering alpine lakes, dramatic waterfalls and majestic
views of this great volcano. Along the way you will learn techniques for
taking quality photos and video and capture images to share with your
friends and family at home. This is introductory backpacking in one of
the most spectacular places on earth.
Fishing
& Backpacking in the North Cascades
Ages: 11 to 13: 7/15–22 (1
SPOT LEFT!!) (or) 8/25–9/1 (8 SPOTS LEFT!!)
Ages: 13 to 17: 6/30–7/7 (1 SPOT LEFT!!) (or) 7/15–22 (2 SPOTS LEFT!!)
Ages: 13 to 17: 6/30–7/7 (1 SPOT LEFT!!) (or) 7/15–22 (2 SPOTS LEFT!!)
$35 after scholarship
High in the Cascade Mountains is a land of clear
mountain lakes full of fish, meadows filled with wildflowers and
snowcapped peaks. The North Cascades National Park will be your
classroom as you learn the basics of backpacking and fishing. You will
hike through old growth forests, cool off in Ross Lake, fish for trout
in mountain streams, and develop your leadership skills in
workshops and in practice as you manage the team for a day.
After taking on the challenge of the wilderness you will know you can
overcome any obstacle placed before you.
Olympic Coastal Hiking and Goofing Off
7/8-15 (5 SPOTS LEFT!!)
Ages: 11–13
Ages: 11–13
$35 after
scholarship
This journey is
simply magic! A land of barking seals, massive trees, and constant
waves—the Olympic coast and the Pacific Ocean make the perfect classroom
for this backpacking and goofing off expedition. You will start in the
rain forest and hike down the beach, where you may see eagles and seals
and explore tide-pools filled with marine life. You will camp each night
just above the beach, body surf in the waves, watch dramatic sunsets
and share stories around a campfire. You also will be faced with fun
challenges such as driftwood fort building and raft construction,
capture the flag, and camouflage. No outdoor experience needed.
Desolation Peak: Hiking and Mountain Climbing
7/21–28 (8
SPOTS LEFT!!) (or) 8/19–26 (8 SPOTS LEFT!!)
Ages: 11–13
$35 after scholarship
Deep in the heart of Ross Lake is the legendary
fire lookout of Desolation Peak. Famous poets, authors, explorers and
outlaws have taken shelter here. To reach the summit you will hike the
shores of Ross Lake, swim, goof off and explore clear waters and secret
coves and hike to the top of the mountain to find amazing views from the
top of the world. This is the most introductory mountain
climbing expedition BOLD offers and your perfect first summit. Some
days will be hard, but standing victoriously on top of it all you will
know it was worth it.
Call of the North Cascades: Hiking &
Goofing Off
7/29–8/3 (2 SPOTS LEFT!!) (or) 8/25–30 (7 SPOTS LEFT!!)
7/29–8/3 (2 SPOTS LEFT!!) (or) 8/25–30 (7 SPOTS LEFT!!)
Ages: 10–12
$35 after scholarship
The North Cascades have drawn many great explorers, mountaineers, smugglers, fishermen and poets with their high alpine meadows, huge clear lakes and stunning mountain peaks. Be the next to explore this wonderland as part of this backpacking and goofing off expedition. You will start in the National Park and hike (with a backpack) down to Ross Lake, where you may see eagles and falcons, catch fish in the clear waters and share stories and marshmallows around the campfire. You also will be faced with fun challenges such as fort building, capture the flag, mafia and camouflage. No outdoor experience needed—this is introductory backpacking.
The North Cascades have drawn many great explorers, mountaineers, smugglers, fishermen and poets with their high alpine meadows, huge clear lakes and stunning mountain peaks. Be the next to explore this wonderland as part of this backpacking and goofing off expedition. You will start in the National Park and hike (with a backpack) down to Ross Lake, where you may see eagles and falcons, catch fish in the clear waters and share stories and marshmallows around the campfire. You also will be faced with fun challenges such as fort building, capture the flag, mafia and camouflage. No outdoor experience needed—this is introductory backpacking.
Rock Climbing and Hiking in the San Juan
Islands
7/22–27 (5 SPOTS LEFT!!) (or) 8/13–18 (6 SPOTS LEFT!!)
7/22–27 (5 SPOTS LEFT!!) (or) 8/13–18 (6 SPOTS LEFT!!)
Ages: 10–12
$35 after scholarship
15,000 years ago massive glaciers a mile thick tore through Washington scraping deep gashes into the earth that became the San Juan Islands and Puget Sound. This expedition climbs the rocks and mountains they left behind. Your journey will explore Fidalgo Island where you will learn rock climbing on the cliffs of Mount Erie, hike to hidden lakes and beautiful beaches and camp on the shores of Whidbey Island. This is our most introductory rock climbing expedition and the perfect opportunity for you to challenge yourself and learn how to achieve the impossible!
15,000 years ago massive glaciers a mile thick tore through Washington scraping deep gashes into the earth that became the San Juan Islands and Puget Sound. This expedition climbs the rocks and mountains they left behind. Your journey will explore Fidalgo Island where you will learn rock climbing on the cliffs of Mount Erie, hike to hidden lakes and beautiful beaches and camp on the shores of Whidbey Island. This is our most introductory rock climbing expedition and the perfect opportunity for you to challenge yourself and learn how to achieve the impossible!
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