Youth Leadership Adventures
Youth Leadership Adventures backcountry trips are for motivated high school students seeking a fun and challenging summer adventure in the North Cascades!
READ A TRIP REPORT FROM 2022 YOUTH LEADERSHIP ADVENTURES HIKING PARK BUTTE TO MAZAMA CAMP
Program Details
Courses are designed for students who have no prior outdoor experience; all gear, food, and transportation from Skagit and Whatcom counties are provided. No experience is necessary and scholarships are available!
Why participate?
- Canoe and backpack in the North Cascades
- Meet new people and have fun
- Learn about the plants, animals and people in the North Cascades ecosystem
- Build community and leadership skills
- Normalize conversations about climate change and environmental justice, and build visions of a hopeful, just and sustainable future
- Earn 15-20 community service hours, and enhance your resume and college application
Following the course, alumni have the opportunity to sign up for the Youth for the Environment and People (YEP!) program with RE Sources, attend the Environmental Leaders Summit in Seattle, receive year-round mentorship, and engage in local stewardship opportunities.
**We are not requiring vaccinations to participate. All students will take a rapid test on Day 1 of their trip and be outside for the majority of their time with YLA. See our Covid-19 Info page for details.
2022 Trip Dates
- SESSION ONE: July 5-13
- SESSION TWO: July 26 - August 3
- SESSION THREE: August 16-24