Coastline presentation for youth fall 2012

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Coastline Challenges Camp

26 day Wilderness Program

Coastline Challenges is a 26-day wilderness program that takes you away from the ordinary routines of your everyday life and gives you the

opportunity to try something different!

WHAT?

The base camp for Coastline Challenges is located on a 98-acre outside of Victoria, BC

Each group spends the first few days at the base camp learning skills for the wilderness expeditions

Climbing tower

Pond

What is Base Camp?

GRADUATION DAY!!!

5 day Hiking trip

3 day Reflection (Solo)

10 day Expedition Canoe Trip

4 day Introduction Canoe Trip

Coastline Challenges is a progression of wilderness trips…

Our style is rugged.. You will be sleeping outside!

In the first few days of the program, groups will learn, practice and get comfortable with basic canoe skills, including strokes, safety, and rescue skills.

In the first few days of the program, groups will learn, practice and get comfortable with basic canoe skills, including strokes, safety, and rescue skills.

A “reflection” is 48 hours you will have on your own site to practice your wilderness skills and reflect on life. Staff come by often to check in on how you are doing.

Reflection site on the beach

Reflection site in the woods

What is a 48 hour “Reflection” (Solo)?

No Smoking No Weapons No Violence

No Drugs No crime stories

No Electronics

No contraband No Jewelry No Bullying

No Phone Use

No Cosmetics No Alcohol

BASIC PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS

ChallengeThere will be tough days……

Through every dark night, there's a bright day after that. So no matter how hard it get, stick your chest out, keep ya head up.... and handle it." — Tupac Shakur

There is no class room at Coastline! Learning is done out in the wilderness.

You will see some of the most remote & epic areas around Vancouver Island.

A chance to work together, encourage and support each other….

TEAMWORK!!

There is NO TV or Facebook! You can take the time to enjoy the simple things……..

A million dollar view….

Clayoquot Sound

Southern Gulf Islands

There’s no way around it…. some of the days are long and full of hard work, and require determination, patience and a lot of extra effort. But at the end of the day when you reach your destination, everyone shares the success and pride of a job well done.

HARD WORK:

Clayoquot Sound

By overcoming the tough times, Coastline Challenges helps YOU tap into your unknown abilities and talents, develop inner strengths & grow in self-confidence

WHY?

Coastline Challenges is designed to be a meaningful and positive opportunity. Youth can experience of adventure and challenge, stretching their own limits. This experience will stay with them for many years to come.

OPPORTUNITY!!

Thank you for your interest in Coastline Challenges!