Young Hikers Club
Champion a Young Hikers Club with Hike Nova Scotia
When you start a Young Hikers Club in your community, you’re giving local youth (ages 5-17) the opportunity to join their very own connected hiking network. As part of a club, young people can meet others their age, plan routes, schedule hikes, then hit the trails together.
Why Get Involved?
We know that access to nature is essential for the health and well being of us all. Young Hiking Clubs offer a powerful way to not only connect with the outdoors, but a way to get youth connected to each other–making a huge positive impact on their mental, physical and social well-being–One hike at a time.
By championing a Young Hikers Club, here's what you’re offering Youth:
- Stronger Minds: Nature provides youth with a safe space to escape stress and be their authentic selves. It offers calm, connection, excitement and challenge, all while helping to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression and mental burn-out.
- Stronger Bodies: Hiking is accessible to all experience and fitness levels, strengthening immune systems and keeping youth healthier and more resilient. Fresh air and exercise lead to better sleep, setting youth up for success in their day-to-day lives.
- Stronger Hearts: Hiking Clubs build self-confidence and lifelong skills, while fostering genuine friendships and a strong sense of belonging. It nurtures curiosity, resilience and empathy, empowering youth to embrace challenges and grow from them, together.
Your Role in Starting a Club
Do you have a passion for the outdoors and a desire to help youth explore the beauty of Nova Scotia’s trails? Hike Nova Scotia’s Young Hikers Club is a fantastic opportunity for organizations and community leaders to inspire and engage youth (ages 5-17) in nature adventures through hiking! By championing and coordinating a Young Hikers Club, you’ll guide young people to develop confidence, friendships and a lifelong love for the outdoors.
Here’s what’s involved in leading a club.
How You Can Get Involved
Starting a Young Hikers Club within your organization is easy and rewarding, and Hike Nova Scotia can help you make it happen.
Contact us for more information about where to start, or how you can support existing Young Hikers Clubs within your area!
