Our BRAND-NEW Teen Adventure Excursion Program. This tripping program combines leadership development with outdoor exploration, inspiring teens to step out of their comfort zones, tackle exciting new challenges, build confidence, learn new skills, and form lifelong friendships in stunning natural settings. Registration opens in March.

BOLD & GOLD: (Ages 14 - 17)

(Boys Outdoor Leadership Development & Girls Outdoor Leadership Development)

Bold & Gold is a national YMCA program started in 2011 with the aim of pairing outdoor wilderness adventures with intentional leadership training to help teens be challenged and grow both mentally and physically. We are so excited to be starting the first BOLD & GOLD program in the state of Oregon!

Campers will arrive at Silver Creek on Sunday, where they’ll spend two nights preparing for their exciting excursion. They’ll then embark on a three-night backpacking adventure through Oregon State Parks. Each day is packed with activities designed to challenge them, build leadership skills, and encourage personal growth, all while hiking, exploring, and overcoming physical challenges. On Friday, the group returns to Silver Creek to join in the final camp activities before pick-up on Saturday. Registration opens in March!

2025 Cost:

Members: $1,229.00

Non-Members: $1,284.00

Sessions Available:

Session 6: July 27 - August 2

Session 7: August 3 - August 9

Session 8: August 10 - August 16

Questions about Bold & Gold or L.I.T.s? Email achodnowsky@theyonline.org