Ontario Wilderness 7-day Flatwater Canoeing for 2SLGBTQ+ Youth

$ 2,419

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Age 16-19

Dates

Aug 8 - Aug 14

Duration 7 days

Location Algonquin Park

Indigenous Territories Omàmìwininìwag, Anishinabewaki

Program Options Financial Assistance

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Ontario Wilderness 7-day Flatwater Canoeing for 2SLGBTQ+ Youth

Do you identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ and/or gender non-conforming youth? If so, this Ontario Wilderness course is for you!

Algonquin Park is located within the traditional territories of the Omàmìwininìwag and Anishinabewaki Peoples. Your group will travel along ancient canoe routes surrounded by maple-covered hills and rocky ridges – and you may even see a rainbow or two along the way! After a long day full of activity, debrief with other 2SLGBTQIA+ folx while sitting around a campfire under the stars. Your instructors will help create a supportive space to learn technical and personal skills to help you thrive in your community, school, and workplace. This course will also provide a safe space to talk about and explore what it means to be a sexual and gender minority youth in Canada with peers from across the country. This unique course will unlock your true potential and help you realize that you are capable of more than you think.

Is this course right for me?

This course is rated level 1 in social-emotional challenge and level 1 in physical challenge. Click here to learn more about the levels of difficulty.

Click here to listen to our recording of our Ontario Wilderness summer information session.

AREA & ACTIVITIES

You will navigate flatwater in a canoe, learning the strokes and techniques along the way. Everything you need for the expedition will be brought with you. The skills developed on the journey include paddling strokes, map reading and navigation, camp skills, Leave No Trace, and teamwork and leadership. This route may include portages where you will need to work as a team to carry your equipment.

learning outcomes

Our expert instructors will lead you through unique challenges that require your group to work together to problem-solve, reflect on your journey and discuss how to apply your skills and learning once you return home. The course is designed to have a lasting and measurable impact in three key areas:

Improved resilience
Improve your mental and physical health while learning how to overcome challenges to thrive.

Greater leadership and teamwork skills
Learn the skills needed to succeed at school, work and in life by becoming more confident, collaborative and a respectful team member.

Stronger connection with nature
Develop a life-long relationship with nature.

SOLO EXPERIENCE

Every Outward Bound Canada course incorporates a solo experience. This includes up to 48 hours in a secluded spot where you will set up your shelter and take time for self-reflection. Instructors are close enough to offer support if needed. The solo is not a challenge of survival in the wilderness but rather a supportive environment to take time for yourself, away from the distractions of everyday life. While it may seem like a daunting challenge at first, it is often the most impactful part of the course, as you get an opportunity that few others will ever experience – being alone in nature.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

We believe everyone should be able to explore nature. The Youth Access Fund offers full or partial financial support for those unable to personally finance their Outward Bound Canada experience. Please visit the Financial Assistance page for more information and to apply.