Program overview

Trail Life is designed for boys from age 5 - 17.  Program participants are referred to as "Trailmen".  The "Troop" is the primary unit of organization and provides programming for boys of all ages.  Each chartered troop is further segregated into "Units".

 

woodlands trail unit

This unit is for boys ages 5 - 10 (K - 5th grade), and is broken down into three patrols by age and grade.

  • Fox Patrol - Ages 5-6 (K - 1st grade)

  • Hawk Patrol - Ages 7-8 (2nd - 3rd grades)

  • Mountain Lion Patrol - Ages 9 -10 (4th - 5th grades)

The Woodlands Trail programming is delivered by Registered Adult Leaders, who are overseen by the Unit Leader, referred to as the Ranger

 

Navigator Unit

This unit is for middle school boys (ages 11 - 13; 6th - 8th grades).  Within the Navigators program, the boys are segregated into smaller patrol units which are youth led.  Activities are directed by a adult leaders referred to as Trail Guides, who are overseen by the Unit Leader, referred to as the Trailmaster.

 

Adventurer unit

This unit is for high school boys (ages 14 - 17; 9th-12th grades).  Within the Adventurers program, the boys are segregated into smaller patrol units which are youth led.  Activities of the Adventurers unit are overseen by an adult leader referred to as the Advisor.