Washington Trails Association's Youth Programs are opportunities for youth ages 10-18 to spend time outdoors building and maintaining hiking trails in a safe, teamwork-oriented environment. We also offer teachers and youth leaders Outdoor Leadership Training to get young people outdoors.
Why join our youth programs?
- Meet new friends
- Get outside and have fun
- Great exercise outdoors
- Learn leadership & outdoor skills
- Help our hiking trails
- Earn volunteer service hours
- And, did we already say it's fun?
Program Descriptions
Day Work Parties
Youth ages 10 and up can participate in our regular work parties that run Tuesday through Sunday. Youth under age 14 must have a parent, guardians or teacher accompany them. Check out our work party search page for opportunities.
Youth Day Work Parties
We host youth-specific private work parties where youth groups and their leaders can work together on a trail crew. Contact volunteer@wta.org for more information.
Summer Volunteer Vacations
High school students ages 14-18 join WTA for a week on trail during a Youth Vacation. We offer 3 vacation types with various dates and locations where you'll learn about the world of building and maintaining hiking trails.
Educator ProgramsWTA's Outdoor Leadership Training program gets school-age youth outside by empowering teachers and youth groups with the skills and resources to lead safe and fun outdoor experiences.
