Why a Wilderness Trip this Summer?
By Carol Yard, Wilderness Programs Director at YMCA of the Pines You may already be thinking about warmer days ahead- we certainly are! I wanted to share some thoughts about our wilderness trips and why we believe they are a great option in the midst of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Wilderness trips are a relatively safe way for kids to get outside this summer! The expeditions take place outside in the fresh air with few to no other people around We are in a small group of 8-12 people total, including instructors We don’t interact with people outside of this [...]