Backpacking (ages 13-18)

For our teens(ages 13-18), TYM offers 5-day back packing trips in the High Sierras. Here teens will be exposed to and experience God's creation like never before in their lives. Hiking in pristine backcountry meadows, jumping into a cold mountain lake and falling asleep under a blanket of bold shining stars is but the tip of the iceberg.

The core of TYM’s backpacking program remains an extended wilderness summer trip for battered and abused teens. TYM is similar to other outdoor education programs, however TYM conducts its outings with a 2:1 ratio of teens to adult volunteers, a unique format that transforms our program into an intense and meaningful mentoring experience.

Although TYM uses an unconventional setting for its program, our goals are similar to those of traditional youth development agencies. Specifically, the TYM program positively impacts our teen's beliefs with regard to age/ethnic diversity, self-esteem, environmental awareness, and interpersonal relationships. As a result of the exposure and relationships formed with adult volunteer role models, these teens become better equipped to make critical career, educational and healthy lifestyle decisions.

2008 Backpacking Schedule

Teen Boys I - June 17-21
Teen Girls - July 22-26
Teen Boys II - August 12-16

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