Passages for Boys encourages boys to speak their mind, share their ideas, express their emotions, be creative and test their potential through sensible physical challenges. At the end of the program, they leave with enhanced confidence and a clearer sense of their strengths.

THE EXPEDITION

On this 14-day Canoeing program, you will meet your Instructors and co-participants at the Dwight Community Centre, just outside the West Gate of Algonquin Park. Here, you'll help organize and pack the gear you'll use on your expedition.

SKILLS

Working with the other participants in your group, you will learn paddling skills, map and compass navigation, water safety, how to 'make camp,' build shelters, tie knots, and cook great food over campfires. You’ll learn 'leave-no-trace' camping practices and environmental stewardship. Along with the paddling, there will likely be opportunities for hikes to lookout points with amazing vistas of the region. You will be given opportunities to gain teambuilding, decision-making and leadership skills. On the Final Expedition, as you take on more and more responsibility, you'll use your new skills by working with your group to finish the journey with minimal input from your Instructors. During the expedition, you'll spend some time resting and reflecting on goals while on a 24 hour solo. You will also participate in Community Service, giving back to the community.

So much of anything we do depends on what we give to it. We challenge you to give your all, and to take responsibility for your own success and for that of the group's. This is a challenging and exciting course that helps you learn adaptability, perseverance and self- awareness. And it's a lot of fun! You'll take home great new technical skills and an awareness of a whole lot of strengths and abilities you may not have known you had! Make new friends, learn new skills, and have the time of your life!