Boys & Girls Outdoor Leadership Development 

Hands-on Leadership Skills

Participants get to try a hand at actually leading a group with mentoring and coaching support along the way. We use critical thinking and problem solving to help everyone decide how to face challenges together! 
 

2022 SUMMER EXPEDITIONS
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

  • Ages 13-18
  • June 5-10  (BOLD - Boys)
  • June 19-24 (GOLD - Girls)

Experiences: 
Backpacking/Camping/Trails

Green River/Mammoth Cave National Park, KY

  • Ages 13-18
  • July 10-15  (BOLD - Boys)
  • July 24-29 (GOLD - Girls)

Experiences: 
Canoeing/Camping/Caves

For more information, contact Matt Russnogle, Program Director at jrussnogle@ymcachattanooga.org or 423.800.2131. 

BOLD/GOLD REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION FOR 2022 - COMING SOON!

Please note the following: 

1. Current YMCA Members - Please begin the registration process by emailing webhelp@ymcachattanooga.org so that we can set up your account (doing so will ensure you get the discounted member pricing). Once account has been set up, click the REGISTER NOW button below. 

2. Non-members - Click the REGISTER NOW button below and follow the prompts. 

HINT: ENTER THE KEYWORDS "CAMP" IN THE SEARCH FIELD.

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