Youth membership in the program is open to any biologically male boy age 5-17. The program and advancements of Trail Life USA is designed to support positive male relationships, spiritual growth, and servant service through a fun outdoor-based program in an age-appropriate way. View our Guiding Principles to learn more about the Six Program Emphasis', Three Aims and Nine Methods for delivering the Trail Life Program.
Starting with the Woodlands Trail, boys gain knowledge about outdoor skills, citizenship, character, friendship, and faith through fun activities and skill instruction with caring Christian adults leading the way.
Navigators 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.
In our Adventurer level, trailmen mature in wisdom and faith by progressing through more difficult challenges and leadership activities with Christian men walking alongside them. Although there is an adult Advisor that overseas the Unit, the boys are responsible for Unit leadership, electing officers and doing event planning.
The purpose of the Guidon Program is to provide a platform for young Christian men and women ages 18-25 to come together in fellowship and outdoor adventure with a focus on continuing their Christian walk.
