Teen Leadership Trips: Experience The Challenge and Adventure!
“The Outdoor Leadership program taught me to push myself past my limits and exceed my expectations!”
- 15-year-old BOLD & GOLD participant
BOLD & GOLD Programs offer a nationally recognized curriculum through the Y. It’s for campers who are ready to take on the challenge of an exciting wilderness adventure, to make new friends and to have fun in a dynamic and safe environment. The trips are led by our experienced BOLD & GOLD instructors who hold certifications in Wilderness First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Lifeguarding. We offer a one-week hiking trip, Trailblazers, which is suitable for beginners and serves as an introduction and primer for our two-week hiking and canoeing capstone trip.
BOLD & GOLD Trailblazers
Due to COVID-19 we are not able to hold these programs, we expect a strong return in 2021.
CANCELLED – Sessions 2 and 5. Separate gender trips:
Session 2: Sunday, July 5 – Saturday, July 11
Session 5: Sunday, August 9 – Saturday, August 15
BOLD for Ockanickon Oneida Campers (Ages 12-13) and
GOLD for Matollionequay Oneida and Apache Campers (Ages 12-13)
Campers venture off-site on an amazing wilderness backpacking journey for 5 days, 4 nights. They will build friendships, develop character, and practice leadership skills as they enjoy beautiful vistas and meandering wooded hiking paths. The itinerary is challenging but suitable for first-time backpackers. Campers will learn essential outdoor living and relational skills that will serve them well when they are eligible for the BOLD & GOLD Ranger program.
Price: $900
BOLD & GOLD Rangers (formerly Boots & Boats)
CANCELLED – Sessions 3 and 4. Separate gender trips:
Session 3: Sunday, July 12 – Saturday, July 25
Session 4: Sunday, July 26 – Saturday, August 8
BOLD for Ockanickon Mohawk Campers (Ages 14-16) and
GOLD for Matollionequay Mohawk Campers (Ages 14-16)
This 9 day, 8 night off-site backcountry journey will challenge campers both physically and mentally as they backpack through a section of the Appalachian Tail and paddle through the beautiful Delaware River National Recreation area. This capstone of our leadership development program builds courage, confidence, leadership skills, relationships, and a deeper appreciation of the outdoors. This trip has recently been known as “Boots and Boats”.
Price: $1,825
