YETI

Youth Effectively Transitioning to Independence
A one-of-a-kind weekend where teens with bleeding disorders, and the adults who support them, experience the same program – together!
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The “legend” of YETI

YETI was designed by Pacific Northwest Bleeding Disorders (PNWBD) as an experiential, train-the-trainer weekend where teens and adults experience the same program side by side – ropes courses, real-talk sessions, and all.

Teens leave with more confidence, connections, and leadership skills they can carry into adulthood, while chapter/HTC leaders gain a clearer understanding of what resonates with teens and how to build more impactful programs.

Together with GutMonkey, PNWBD has grown YETI into one of the most unique programs for teens and leaders in the bleeding disorders community nationwide.

By experiencing the same challenges, living conditions, and activities as the teens, leaders gain powerful insight into what works — and how to elevate their own programs back home.

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A weekend of adventure, laughter, and just the right amount of chaos

From high-energy challenges to honest conversations, here’s what a YETI weekend looks like when teens and adults experience it together.
Reach new heights
Climb, balance, and stretch beyond your comfort zone with outdoor challenges that build confidence and leadership skills.
Lessons wrapped in laughter
Improv games, quirky competitions, and offbeat activities keep the energy high while inspiring takeaways that stick long after the weekend.
Meaningful conversations
Honest group discussions and real-life scenarios spark connection and give everyone a chance to share, listen, and learn.
Surprises around every corner
From creative builds to camp-style fun, we sprinkle in unexpected twists that prove learning works best when it doesn’t feel like school.
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YETI, caught on camera!

What you’ll take home

(besides camp stories)

For Teens:

Confidence in yourself

Push outside your comfort zone, try new challenges, and leave knowing you’re capable of more than you thought.

Friends who get it

Build lasting connections with other teens and adults who understand what it's like living with a bleeding disorder.

Skills for independence

Learn practical tools for managing your health, making decisions, and tackling whatever adulthood throws your way.

For Chapter/HTC Leaders

Fresh program ideas

Experience teen activities firsthand and leave with creative strategies you can bring back to your community.

Deeper insights & understanding

See what resonates with teens by doing it alongside them – so you know what actually makes an impact.

Community connections

Swap insights with peers from across the country and grow your network of leaders and advocates.

Intentional, hands-on training

Learn new leadership and facilitation skills, all wrapped inside the fun of a teen program.

Proven to make a lasting impact

For more than two decades, GutMonkey has served patients, aged 7 to 70, in all 50 states and across the diagnostic spectrum of bleeding disorders and other chronic medical conditions.

With our partnerships, GutMonkey has reached more than 30,000 individuals with medical conditions and their families, providers, and caregivers—through bold, transformative experiences that turn tough days into joyful ones and isolation into connection.

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One weekend. Lifelong impact.

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The “I was wondering about…”

Check out our FAQs below to get answers to your questions.
Where is it located?
This year’s Generation IX Project will take place in the redwoods of Northern California, near Boulder Creek. Surrounded by towering trees and winding forest trails, the setting offers a dynamic space for community-building, personal growth, and outdoor adventure. From hands-on workshops to high-energy activities, this location creates the perfect environment for exploring leadership, strengthening connections, and deepening engagement. While we’re waiting to announce the exact camp name, the closest airport to fly into is San Francisco (SFO).
Thanks to the generous support of Sanofi and the Coalition for Hemophilia B, participation and travel for all Generation IX Project events are provided at no cost to participants.

Generation IX is designed to empower and develop your skills as an advocate, leader, and mentor through team challenges and serious fun. Expect a balance of physical, mental, and emotional approaches to learning. The facilitation team will work closely with your group to understand individual needs and requests. Every Generation IX participant will have the opportunity to choose from a spectrum of challenge levels.

The program is designed and implemented by the experiential education company, GutMonkey. Your facilitation team has years of experience in mentorship training, the outdoor education field, and the bleeding disorders community.

We will make the most of our time together, so please expect an active schedule. You will stay in cabin lodging, have group mealtimes, and follow a schedule of workshops and activities. We will make use of the beautiful outdoor settings for workshops as much as possible. Expect scheduled time for rest and reflection and know that you can always discuss adaptations to your experience with your facilitators at any time.

Previous activities have included high and low ropes challenge courses, urban scavenger hunts, rafting, and other team-building activities.

Still have questions? Reach out to our team any time!

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