October brought crisp air, colorful leaves, and plenty of time outside! Y.E.T.I. Clubs and our partner programs spent the month hiking, climbing, kayaking, fishing, and just having fun together. Hiking Highlights Sylvester Middle School went on multiple hikes at Marine View Park and Lake Fenwick. Students challenged themselves, one even on their very first hike! […]
With the days getting shorter and Labor Day in the rear view, young people are zipping up their backpacks and heading back to school for another exciting academic year! That means Y.E.T.I. staff came back together after a summer of adventure to continue our goal of getting young people outside with a full staff training,
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September brought fresh starts, new friends, and a whole lot of laughter as Y.E.T.I. jumped back into the school year. From first hikes to rock climbing days, here’s a look at how we got things rolling: Back in Action We kicked off the year with staff training and school recruiting. Tabling at schools was a
April gave us longer days, warmer weather, and all kinds of outdoor adventures for Y.E.T.I. participants. From prepping for big trips to diving into favorite activities like kayaking and biking, here’s what we were up to this month: Fishing Fun Glacier Middle School kicked off the month with a fishing trip and had just as
Spring break with Y.E.T.I. is never boring, and this year’s trip was no exception. With bikes, hikes, and lots of rain, it was a trip to remember. Day 1: Getting Settled with a Side of Biking We kicked things off on Monday after a weekend of van prepping, food packing, and gear organizing (thanks to
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All photos by Taylor Mckenzie Gerlach (@taylormckenzie_photo on Instagram) Six Weeks of Progress and Confidence Ask a Y.E.T.I. student about their favorite adventure, and snowboarding at Stevens Pass is quickly becoming a top pick thanks to an awesome partnership with the Chill Foundation. This season, seven Y.E.T.I. students went to Stevens Pass every week for
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March was an exciting month for Y.E.T.I. programs, filled with snowy adventures, outdoor challenges, and a glimpse of the spring activities ahead. Here’s a quick look at what we got up to: Snowy Fun March kicked off with snowshoeing adventures at Snoqualmie Pass. Glacier Middle School and Cascade View Elementary got out in the snow,
Meet Abshir A new student, Abshir, joined the Showalter Y.E.T.I. Club. He just moved to Seattle from Colorado. The club was headed to North Seatac for a scavenger hunt, and Sam, one of Y.E.T.I.’s Program Coordinators, was excited to see how the group would welcome him. As always, the students proved just how awesome they
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After school, Sam and Claudia, Y.E.T.I. staff members, took Cascade View Elementary’s Y.E.T.I. Club to Seward Park for an afternoon of adventure. They arrived with maps in hand, but instead of leading the way, Sam let the students decide the route. They eagerly picked a trail, and before long, they found a giant tree fort.
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What a month it’s been! From new challenges to revisiting familiar favorites, here’s a look at what we were up to in February: Snow Adventures Some Y.E.T.I. Clubs teamed up with the Washington Alpine Club, Beverly Park went to Ollalie State Park, and Franklin High School took a 30-person trip to the pass. We also
