Outdoor Adventure Sports and Leadership

Ages: 13 – 17 years
Location: Toronto area and Vancouver area (BCIT, Burnaby)
Duration: 2 weeks
Program Dates: July 4 (arrival) - July 17 (departure) July 18 – 31. August 1 – 14.
Accommodation: Homestay and camping
English Level: Intermediate and higher
Open to Canadian and international students
Participants must be confident swimmers

This program combines adventure sports like rock climbing and overnight canoe tripping with the discipline provided by martial arts training.

Program overview

This intensive 2-week program will give you skills for life through focused initiative tasks, team building and self-discovery exercises. Communication, conflict resolution and fun outdoor activities complete the program which brings together Canadian and international teens.

Program Includes

Classes
Homestay with 3 meals per day
Airport transfers
Bus transit
Daily activities
One full-day excursion per week
Completion certificate
Insurance (on request).

Sample schedule

Sunday

Arrival

Monday

9 – 11 am: Orientation; Introduction; Leadership Styles
11 – 1 pm: Fitness Test; Introduction to Martial Arts
1 – 2 pm: Lunch
2 – 3:30 pm: Self-Confidence and Motivation
3:30 – 5 pm: Outdoor Sports and/or Swimming

Tuesday

9 – 11 am: Trust and Team Building
11 – 1 pm: Fitness and Martial Arts
1 – 2 pm: Lunch
2 – 3:30 pm: Conflict Resolution
3:30 – 5 pm: Obstacle Course and Team Competition

Wednesday

9am – 9 pm: Rock Climbing

Thursday

9 – 11 am: Leadership Skills
11 – 1 pm: Fitness and Martial Arts
1 – 2 pm: Lunch
2 – 3:30 pm: Group Problem Solving
3:30 – 5 pm: Basketball or Volleyball

Friday

9 – 11 am: Leadership Skills
11 – 1 pm: Fitness and Martial Arts
1 – 2 pm: Lunch
2 – 5 pm: Nature Hike and Outdoor Swim
Weekend: Time with host family

Monday

9 – 11am: Leadership Skills
11 – 1 pm: Fitness and Outdoor Games
1 – 2 pm: Lunch
2 – 5 pm: Trip Preparation

Tuesday to Thursday

Overnight Camping Trip
3 days and 2 nights of Canoeing, Hiking and Tent Camping. Campers work in teams for activities, meal preparation and orienteering games.
Evening campfires!

Friday