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.

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

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