Join the YMCA of Northern Utah for our virtual launch party for our 2025 Overnight Camps - YMCA Camp Roger and YMCA Mill Hollow.
Meet our Camp Directors, get a sneak peak of the themes, learn about our camp offerings, participate in activities, and get some tips and tricks for registration this year.
Find your sense of adventure at our Launch Party on Tuesday, November 26 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm.
At YMCA Bold & Gold, we believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to tap into their inner strength, explore the great outdoors, and develop lifelong skills. Our wilderness leadership expeditions provide a transformative experience for teens, allowing them to discover their full potential and develop a sense of self-confidence, resilience, and compassion.
The YMCA Bold & Gold Program was founded with a mission to empower young people through outdoor adventures. We offer a variety of programs that combine outdoor activities with leadership development, creating a unique and life-changing experience. Our expeditions range from 3-6 days and take place in pristine wilderness areas across Utah!
At YMCA Bold & Gold, we believe in a hands-on approach to learning. Our highly trained and experienced instructors not only guide participants through technical skills such as backpacking, rock climbing, and white-water rafting but also facilitate personal growth and group dynamics. Through immersive wilderness experiences, participants gain skills such as decision-making, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork.
We look forward to welcoming you to the YMCA Bold & Gold community and guiding you on your journey towards personal growth and leadership development in the great outdoors!
Outdoor Adventure Camp allows our growing campers to pursue adventure while retaining the comforts of staying at YMCA Mill Hollow. Campers will take on unique outdoor challenges off-site of camp in the Uinta Mountains Monday through Thursday, while returning to camp each night to enjoy dinner and evening program activities at YMCA Mill Hollow. Groups who hone their skills well over the week can also have a camp-out night near Mill Hollow!
Our Introduction to Backpacking program focuses on giving our campers the skills to backpack while in the front country at YMCA Mill Hollow on Sunday and Monday, while taking on a 3-day, 2-night beginner level backpacking trip Tuesday through Thursday. No equipment is required - we will provide the gear, and your camper will provide a thirst for adventure!
Our Introduction to Rock Climbing program focuses on giving our campers the skills to climb! This program will spend 3 days climbing in the Uintas, while returning to Mill Hollow in the evenings to enjoy the comforts of camp. No equipment is required - we will provide the gear, and your camper will provide a thirst for adventure!
Do you have a camper looking to get their feet wet? Our NEW Aquatic Adventure Camp is a well rounded week of water activities around the Uintas! During their week at camp, campers will go on four different excursions (some led by our adventurous partners at Summit Journeys) to become acquainted with a diverse selection of watercraft! Campers will have enjoy fun on the water during the day and return back to Mill Hollow each night for evening programs and the comfort of cabins.
NEW PROGRAM ALERT! Our pack and paddle trip is an introductory excursion meant for those campers who love water and the joys of camping with new friends! Join your Mill Hollow counselors in the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, in the Ashley National Forest, to enjoy a week of honing your water skills at camp then putting them to practice with a 3 day, 2 night pack and paddle camping trip!
Explore the beauty of the Uinta Mountains on this scenic backpacking trip of a lifetime as you hike through the iconic "notch" of Notch Mountain. This winding trail offers the perfect opportunity to introduce your participant to experiencing nature in awe-inspiring remote settings. There are multiple forks along the route, allowing the participants and staff to handcraft a trip that perfectly fits the group, exploring the area's pristine lakes or summiting Bald Mountain!
Truly escape the city and dive into the desert with us as we hike the canyons, creeks, and nearby forests of Capitol Reef National Park. The sets of trails we explore on this trip are perfect for introducing your participant to hiking and backpacking in the desert. This trip comprises day and overnight backpacking hikes, allowing participants and staff to build a trip that perfectly fits the group.
Head East to our neighboring state of Colorado! This trip will bring your participant on a beautiful journey among mountains, lakes, and waterfalls. Participants will enjoy a 20 mile trip (not inlcuding and side hikes the crew wants to make) along the North Inlet trail and end at the gorgeous Lake Nokoni!
A perfect trip for beginner backpackers, BOLD & GOLD Backpacking Mirror Lake will surely make memories that will last a lifetime. Starting and ending at Mirror Lake, this backpacking loop will take participants on a journey touring the Highline, Duchesne, and Mirror Lake Trails. Hike along energizing rivers, sit with calming lakes, and marvel at majestic mountains with us as you immerse yourself in nature with this beautiful route.
Explore the beauty of the Uinta Mountains on this scenic backpacking trip of a lifetime as you hike through the iconic "notch" of Notch Mountain. This winding trail offers the perfect opportunity to introduce your participant to experiencing nature in awe-inspiring remote settings. There are multiple forks along the route, allowing the participants and staff to handcraft a trip that perfectly fits the group, exploring the area's pristine lakes or summiting Bald Mountain!
Build your rock climbing skills with us as we climb cliffs overlooking calm lakes on the Notch Mountain Trail. Learn the fundamentals of outdoor rock climbing and belaying as you enjoy sight-seeing from heights that will expand your perspectives. There are multiple levels of rock climbing at each site that will give your participant the perfect learning experience for their current skill level. The team will be joined by experts from Summit Journeys to lead them through 3 days of climbing over the course of their week in the backcountry.
Challenge yourself with this journey to summit Kings Peak, the tallest mountain peak in the Ashley National Forest! This trip is designed for intermediate or advanced participants who enjoy backpacking and want to reach new heights as they make lifelong memories together. The Kings Peak trip offers the perfect opportunity to try your hand at a more rigorous route with the full support of our BOLD & GOLD instructors and logistics team.
These incredible partners have been essential in providing staff and participant gear, subject-matter expertise, and support for the YMCA BOLD & GOLD program. We couldn't do it without them!
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