Trail Life USA: Where Men Unite to Raise Up Men!
Something Powerful
Mentoring Connection Guides
Watch for new guides to be added each week. Each guide is an activity boys will do with their Troop in Trail Life. These are designed to not only teach practical skills boys need to become capable men, but also to teach lessons in leadership, character, and faith boys need to be effective godly leaders.
"This ministry is first and foremost to boys. But as the men got together, we bonded just as much as the boys did. We began to realize that we are part of it.
You don’t have to be an outdoorsman. Just come and take advantage of the opportunity to get together with other Christian men who will challenge you, sharpen you, and impact the life of you, your son, and boys in your community."
- Shawn - Trail Life Leader
"Men come to life as we experience adventure together. As we mentor each others sons we get mentored ourselves."
- Trail Life Dad
Molding Boys
In the outdoors, boys are engaged in real-world challenge, find opportunity to achieve significant accomplishment, and develop character and leadership in a hands-on manner that is naturally engaging.
“As a Marine, I have camped many times, but this was the first time I got to take my two boys out. They had a blast! I’m glad the program made me focus on being with them for a day. It has become our man time.” – Kirk, Trail Life Dad
Engaging Men
Through adventure, camaraderie, and meaningful service men discover a meaningful way to make a difference as they nurture spiritual growth, teach life lessons, and mold their sons and boys in their community to become bold, courageous, godly men.
Connecting Families
"I was a drop-off dad. I had no interest in getting involved at first. My wife suggested that I join Hayden in a Trail Life event, so I went."
“Ever since that first adventure together, my dad and I have grown closer and closer,” Hayden said. “I can honestly say that he’s moved from being just my dad to being one of the closest people to me."
“Trail Life USA provides an opportunity to spend time with my son in an environment were values are being intentionally instilled and he is growing to be a Godly Man of Character"
- Dave - Trail Life Dad
Boys and Girls are Different!
Boys are getting a tough break. Everywhere a boy goes he's told to sit still, be quiet, and behave like the girls. But, properly channeled and intentionally challenged—the exuberance, drive, and daring of healthy boys is exactly what's right with society.
The need for boy-specific activities and mentoring that provides challenge and reward has never been greater! If we fail this generation, it won't be because we over-challenged them. It will be because we under-challenged them.