A 21-day Canadian and International youth leadership program immersed in an outdoor recreational activities, expedition style adventures and skill based programs. Located in beautiful British Columbia, participants explore some of BC's most beautiful and significant locations, including: Whistler, Tofino, Gambier Island, Strathcona Park, Vancouver and Victoria.

Date Option 1: July 8 - July 28, 2012
Date Option 2: July 29 - August8, 2012
Age: 14 to 17 years old (co-ed)

Vision and Values – participants will spend time reflecting upon the experience and write a vision letter of what they hope to accomplish.
All youth will learn about the five Fireside leadership values: Trust, Respect, Responsibility, Commitment, and Perseverance.

International Leadership Program Curriculum The fundamental elements of the International Leadership Expedition are integral to providing successful and quality learning experiences for all our youth. The program focuses on the following three fundamental learning areas:

Individual & Group Fundamentals
•    Acknowledgement of mentors, family and friends
•    Solo experience
•    Write a Vision letter
•    Community stewardship projects
•    Full value leadership contract
•    Review the historical significance of the communities the group
will visit during their road trip
•    Co-operative team building activities

Leadership Fundamentals
•    Definition & reference points of leadership - what is leadership
and how is it referred to by others
•    Leadership theories and philosophy
•    Character & styles of leadership
•    Ethics & values - the principles of leadership
•    Creativity & design
•    Problem solving & challenge building (activity)
•    Learning and teaching techniques
•    Team building sessions (activity)
•    Communication & creativity (activity)
•    Practical application – Environmental stewardship exercise

Wilderness Fundamentals
•    Campsite management & selection
•    Minimum impact camping instruction
•    Outdoor cooking and food
•    Wilderness risk management essentials
•    Basic map, compass and navigation training
•    Hiking & backpacking sessions
•    Basic wilderness first aid & emergency exiting
•    Basic survival training (what to do when you are in trouble)
•    Plant and wildlife identification
•    Shelter & fire building

Costs
Price: normal $2,999 CDN if booked via CAMP ADVENTURE price is 2849 CDN+ 12% HST

(includes instruction, food, accommodation, some camping gear, camping fees, and transportation during trip. Does not include flight and some optional activities.)

Meals - healthy, plentiful, delicious, prepared by staff and participants are fully involved in food prep.

Accommodation - youth will sleep in various forms of accommodation such as dormitory www.firesidelodge.org/ (dorm style units), Tepees, traditional camp style cabins and tents

Staff - two professional instructors and one student intern per 15 youth in a group

Airport - Participants are picked up and dropped off from Vancouver International Airport.

Flights are not included in the registration fee

Optional Activities: Surfing, Whale Watching and Zip Trekking in Whistler


Here you can download the registration form. Fill out and send it to us by mail or fax.

Camp Adventure e.K., Siemersplatz 4, 22529 Hamburg
Ph: +49 (0)40-432 61 982, Fax: +49 (0)40-432 61 983
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