About Trail Life

Vision

Our vision is to be the premier national character development organization for young men which produces Godly and responsible husbands, fathers, and citizens.

Mission

Our Mission is to guide generations of courageous young men to honor God, lead with integrity, serve others, and experience outdoor adventure.

Motto

“That you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.”
Colossians 1:10

Trailman Oath

On my honor, I will do my best
To serve God and my country;
To respect authority;
To be a good steward of creation;
And to treat others as I want to be treated

Core Values of Trail Life USA

• Christ-centered

• Church-owned and operated

• Outdoor-focused

• Safety

• Courage

• Male-centered adult leadership

• Volunteer-driven

• Program flexibility

• Shared leadership

• Youth-centered leadership

• Character-focused, not awards-focused

• Servant leadership

• Family-oriented

• Decentralized decision-making

• Debt averse

• Christian Worldview

 

(Click Here to Learn More About Trail Life’s Core Values)

Adventure

“Adventure, with all its requisite danger and wildness, is a deeply spiritual longing written into the soul of man…. Deep in his heart, every man longs for a battle to fight, an adventure to live, and a beauty to rescue.”

—John Eldredge, Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul

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