West Coast 14-day Passages for Girls - Sea Kayaking

$ 4,485

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Age 14-15

Dates

Jul 6 - Jul 19

Duration 14 days

Location Clayoquot Sound

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West Coast 14-day Passages for Girls – Sea Kayaking

Gain skills to help you succeed in high school by joining other female-identifying teens for a challenging wilderness adventure. The course is designed to help you explore what kind of person you want to become, teach you how to take charge of your life and realize you are capable of more than you think.

This expedition allows you to share a common experience with female-identifying teens. If you identify as non-binary, you are also welcome to join the passage for girls’ or boys’ groups depending on what you feel best suits you or consider the 2SLGBTQ+ expeditions.

This course is eligible for a high school credit, PAD3O Grade 11 Healthy Active Living. If you choose to use the course toward a credit, the course work will be done through activities, group discussions and analysis, and daily journal reflections.

IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR ME?

This course is rated level 3 in social-emotional challenge and level 3 in physical challenge. Click here to learn more about the levels of difficulty.

Do you have questions about this course? Click here to register for our West Coast information session on April 26.

AREA & ACTIVITIES

This expedition will travel through the traditional territory of three Nuu- chah- nulth Nations: the Ahousaht, the Hesquiaht and the Tla-o-qui-aht Peoples, who have inhabited the land for time immemorial. Your group will move through the islands and inlets of one of Canada’s eighteen UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, camping on sandy beaches on the edge of ancient rainforests, enjoying west coast sunsets.

Sea kayaking: You will travel in either solo or tandem fibreglass sea kayaks through class 2 water as outlined by the Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of B.C. During the expedition, your instructors will teach you paddling strokes, self and assisted rescue techniques, plus basic nautical navigation, including understanding tides, currents and weather.

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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.