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TRACKS

TRACKS is a Parks & Community Services initiative promoting outdoor adventure, youth leadership and environmental stewardship. TRACKS' mission is to encourage outdoor opportunities for all ages, abilities and income levels, opportunities that develop life skills and knowledge for a healthy community.

TRACKS Activities for Winter 2011 - See flyer for details about each activity. Registration will begin in early November.

Snowshoe Adventure: Intro (ages 7 and older) - Never been snowshoeing? Explore Snoqualmie Pass while learning the basics of snowshoeing. Expert staff will ensure the trip is safe and fun for everyone.
Snowshoe Adventure: Alpine Trek (ages 12 and older) - Participants with previous snowshoeing experience can explore one of the snow-covered high alpine lakes or possibly (depending upon the weather) hike up to an excellent lookout point.
High Adventure: Winter Break Camp (ages 12-17) - Join the expert staff and spend three adventurous days enjoying the bounty of winter. Snowshoe in the mountains, prepare a winter meal, and build a snow shelter during this day camp.
High Adventure: Spring Break Camp (ages 12-17) - Summit local peaks, build snow shelters and hang with friends outdoors during three action-packed days of outdoor thrills. Expert guides will lead this day camp, as participants spend each day in a different location, develop new skills and explore fresh terrain.
High Adventure: Mountain Biking Clinic (ages 12-17) - Get fit and dirty with this three-day clinic on mountain biking. Participants will sharpen skills and enjoy single-track riding with Cascade Bicycle Club experts.
Adventure Wednesdays (ages 12-17) - Out of school early and looking for something different to do? Join expert guides and explore the many trails that lie within Bellevue's city limits.Venture out into bigger terrain when the weather turns nice.

TRACKS was started in the spring of 2007 amid growing concern and research identifying a "nature deficit" within society. Since its inception, TRACKS has effectively infused many Bellevue programs and activities with its six key standards:

Teaching - teaches skills to help people recreate on their own, such as Urban Cycling Techniques.
Recreation - provides a healthy option to enhance fitness, such as Family and Friends Snowshoe Adventure.
Adventure - offers opportunities for active, experiential learning, such as Teens Outside High Adventure Camps.
Competency - helps build skill mastery, such as Skaters in the Woods.
Knowledge - promotes understanding of the natural environment, such as Eastside Explorers Speaker Series.
Stewardship - encourages and creates opportunities for stewardship and volunteer service, such as Stewardship Saturdays and Teens Outside.

Donate - Put your old gear to use! TRACKS is now accepting donations of working bicycles, particularly bicycles requiring minimal repair and are sized for teens. Please contact Paul Andersson with the contact info in the right column of this page. You will receive a receipt for your donation. Thank you for your contribution to bicycling in Bellevue!

Volunteer:

TRACKS in the news - Seattle Outdoor Recreation Examiner

Look for TRACKS in the Connections recreation brochure to find classes, activities and events that are part of the TRACKS initiative.

View Ken Burns' new "National Parks: America’s Greatest Idea" clip about youth and the outdoors.

Partners:

Find educational opportunities for outdoor exposure by visiting REI Issaquah's events page and see their great lineup of seminars.

Eastside Explorers - This speaker series brings local and global adventure expertise to the mainstage at Bellevue community centers. Share astounding experiences and accomplishments with the people who make them happen. From winning an Olympic gold medal to hiking through the Andes Mountains of South America, these stories never cease to amaze. Check the Eastside Explorers page often to see what legendary explorer might be dropping in next.

Contact Information

TRACKS
Parks & Community Services
PO Box 90012
Bellevue, WA 98009
Contact: Gabriel Fertman
Phone: 425-452-4102
E-mail: TRACKS@bellevuewa.gov
Contact: Joe Moorman
Phone: 425-452-6883
E-mail: jmoorman@bellevuewa.gov

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Environmental Stewardship

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Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center

Climbing Wall

Walking/Biking Bellevue

Family, Youth & Teen Svcs