Growing Boys into
Godly Men
Boys today are unguided, ungrounded, unappreciated, and uninspired. In the outdoors, boys are engaged in real-world challenges—challenges that will help them grow into the men they’re called to be. In Trail Life, boys K–12 are provided with the opportunity to achieve significant accomplishments, all while developing character and leadership skills hands-on. Guided by mentors, these boys learn what it means to overcome challenges and forge strong bonds with others.
Christ-Centered
Boy-Focused
Church-Based
MENTORING, FATHERLY AFFIRMATION, AND TRAIL LIFE USA
“Trail Life provided structured time with my boys and gave me an opportunity to teach and mentor not only my boys but other boys in the Troop that need that same guidance and mentoring.” – Bill Holland
Engaging Men to Guide and Serve
Men long for an iron-sharpen-iron community, and boys need men to lead and guide them. Today, 1 in 4 children live in fatherless homes, and 76% of teachers are female. Join a remnant of men rising up to grow generations of courageous young men who honor God, lead with integrity, serve others, and experience outdoor adventure. Through adventure, camaraderie, and meaningful service, men discover how to make a difference as they nurture spiritual growth, teach life lessons, and mold boys in their community to become bold, courageous, godly men.
63%
Of Dads
feel they don’t get enough time with their kids
63%
Of Dads
believe they are doing an excellent job raising their kids
63%
Of Dads
say that “no one really knows me well”
Hayden’s story
“Ever since that first adventure together, my dad and I have grown closer and closer. I can honestly say that he’s moved from being just my dad to being one of the closest people to me” – Hayden Leveau
Grounding Manhood in Truth
Trail Life USA provides trained, background-checked, and equipped Christian men who lead boys in a male-centric environment. Through an unapologetically Christian perspective with the Bible as the firm foundation for truth and life, Trail Life helps ground both fathers and sons in what really matters, leading them to greater understanding of themselves and the world they live in.
58%
Of Americans
no longer believe that God and the Bible are the means for determining morality and truth.
63%
Of Dads
believe they are doing an excellent job raising their kids
63%
Of Dads
say that “no one really knows me well”
MILESTONES ON THE JOURNEY TO MANHOOD
“They have to work together, pray together, plan together, win together, lose together, and learn things for themselves. Through this project, it was our goal that they know that Christ is our bridge. We’re trying to teach our Trailman not to simply say you’re a believer—but show it. That comes through experience.” – Troopmaster Clint Webb
Equipping Troop Leaders
New to outdoor skills like camping and hiking? No problem! We offer step-by-step guides as well as online and in-person training to help you be the most effective mentor you can be. Volunteers in your area are eager to share their skills with you, teaching you and your Troop leaders how to maximize outdoor adventure as a safe, accessible, and fun tool to help grow young boys into godly men.
Trail Life is For
Your Community
Trail Life troops are served by both pastors and parents.
For Pastors
Inspire the next generation through your
church.
For Parents
Start the next troop in your community, beginning with your own family.
How Do I Get Started?
The chartering process costs $99. This places essential resources to begin a Troop into your hands. The entire chartering process can be completed in less than a month for under $425. Following the initial charter, maintaining a troop costs only $40 per year
Your
Next Steps
Join thousands of men as troop leaders. Follow these steps to start your troop, and begin the journey to impacting the next generation of boys.
STep 1
Fill out form
STep 2
Connect with our team
STep 3
Charter your troop