Join us on the trails around Whatcom County!

Program Information

AGES: Youth ages 7 - 11

The Trail Blazers program is for adventurous kids in 2nd–6th grades. We encourage youth to challenge themselves wherever their ability lies! We cover approximately 2 - 3 miles on a new trail each week. Trained coaches run with each groups of kids to ensure safety, proper trail etiquette, and fun!

Groups will meet at a different location each week. The Y will provide transportation to the trailhead from seven schools (Birchwood, Happy Valley, Roosevelt, Parkview, Sunnyland, Columbia, and Cedar Tree).

Any 2nd - 6th graders who have their own transportation are welcome to join ANY of our teams via the Participant Drop Off Option.

Goals of the Program

• Use trail running, jogging, and power walking as a fun way to exercise and explore new places.
• Learn and practice core concepts of teamwork, leadership, and outdoor stewardship.
• Explore new trails in Whatcom County.
• Have fun! Clamber over trees and rocks, explore beaches and forests, make friends, challenge ourselves & get dirty!

OPTION 1: SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION OPTION

LOCATION: Meet at school playground

• Mondays: 2:30pm pick up; 5pm drop off; Birchwood
• Tuesdays: 2:30pm pick up; 5pm drop off; Happy Valley
• Wednesday: 2:30pm pick up; 5pm drop off; Roosevelt
• Wednesday: 2:30pm pick up; 5pm drop off; Sunnyland
• Thursday: 12:20pm pick up; 3:00pm drop off; Parkview
• Thursday: 12:20pm pick up; 3:00pm drop off; Columbia
• Thursday: 3:15pm pick up; 5:15pm drop off, Cedar Tree Montessori

FEE PER SESSION:

• $150 Y Members (Includes transportation, healthy snack, program swag)
• $180 Program Members (Includes transportation, healthy snack, program swag)

OPTION 2: PARTICIPANT DROP OFF OPTION

LOCATION: Meet at various trailheads and parks

• Mondays: 3:15-4:45pm
• Tuesdays: 3:15-4:45pm
• Wednesday: 3:15-4:45pm
• Thursday: 1-2:30pm
• Thursday: 3:45-5:30pm

FEE PER SESSION:

• $110 Y Members (includes program swag)
• $140 Program Members (includes program swag)