Christ-centered, Boy-focused mentoring Program
Helping boys to enjoy the outdoors
Year-round activities that will both challenge the boys and give opportunities for enjoyable boy fun.
Opportunities for meaningful moments between father and son
Special opportunities in which a father and son can share a first-time (or first-time together) experience together.
The Age Ranges
Trail Life USA has 3 main programs for boys,: Woodlands Trail, Navigators, Adventurers, Members of any age are known as “Trailmen”.
Woodlands Trail
– Fox (Kindergarten-1st grade and 5 years old by October 31)
– Hawk (2nd-3rd grade and 7 years old by October 31)
– Mountain Lion (4th-5th grade and 9 years old by October 31)
Navigators
– 11 to 13 years old by October 31
Adventurers
– 14 to 17 years old by October 31
Boys on the Woodlands Trail gain knowledge about outdoor skills, citizenship, character, friendship, and faith through fun activities, awards, and skill instruction.
As Navigators, boys gain understanding of their values and beliefs under the guidance of godly male role models through being responsible in outdoor adventures and in their home and school life. They explore areas of interest and earn Trail Badges for advancement.
As Adventurers, young men mature in wisdom and faith through more difficult challenges and leadership activities, with Christian men walking alongside. They plan and lead outdoor events and large projects while exercising leadership positions in the Troop, even mentoring the younger Trailmen.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often does your troop meet?
Our troop meetings occur weekly on Monday nights from 6 pm to 7:30 pm during the school year.
What does it cost to have my kid a part of the troop?
As our kids are also involved in Trail Life, we strive to keep the expenses as affordable as possible. We have arranged a straightforward fundraising initiative that is expected to cover approximately half of the family’s costs.
If your family chooses not to participate in our fundraising initiatives, the cost per child is about $200.
What makes Trail Life different from the Boy Scouts (Scouting America)?
There are many differences between Scouting America and Trail Life. Here are the most notable distinctions that set Trail Life apart:
- Trail Life provides an unapologetically Christian stance, with the Bible as the foundation for truth and stated Christian Worldview Essentials that permeate the program.
- Youth membership is limited to only males.
- Trail Life provides trained, background-checked, and equipped Christian men who lead boys in a male-centric environment.
- Trail Life provides a Boy-Focused program and activities designed to let boys be boys, accentuating their strengths.
- Trail Life provides a robust awards program and challenging physical, mental, and spiritual objectives that let boys experience victory.
- The Charter Organization that has a Trail Life Troop owns and operates that Troop as its own ministry.
Read More: https://blog.traillifeusa.com/trail-life-responds-to-bsa-name-change