Camps / Bold & Gold

Blaze a New Trail

Through BOLD & GOLD (Boys & Girls Outdoor Leadership Development), middle and high schoolers discover their strength, build lasting friendships, and return home with stories that shape who they are—backpacking, climbing, and working as a team to conquer the great outdoors.

What to Expect

Campers join weeklong outdoor leadership expeditions based out of Camp Marcil in Angelus Oaks and High Sierra Camp near Mammoth Lakes, CA.

Choosing between backcountry trips—spending 4–5 nights on trail—or basecamp adventures with day hikes and excursions, days are full of backpacking, climbing, hiking, and all sorts of team-building challenges guided by trained staff.

Dates & Times

Our BOLD & GOLD 2026 schedule is coming soon!

Registration opens soon! For more information, contact Shannon Barger at ShannonBarger@ymcaLA.org or Rob Early at Raearly@gmail.com.

Ready to Join?

Who Can Join

BOLD & GOLD is open to 9th-12th graders.

Pricing

Fees vary by location. Contact your local Y for more information about pricing, payment options, and financial assistance.

Where You’ll Be

You can join BOLD & GOLD at Y centers across LA! Check your local Y for more information.