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Go Wild! Youth for Conservation  is an intensive 9-day overnight leadership program for youth ages 12 – 17. Go Wild gives youth hands-on opportunities to develop outdoor and leadership skills through a series of games, workshops, conservation projects and a 3-day 2-night backpacking trip. Participants will leave with the skills and knowledge to become environmental leaders and become involved in conservation projects. This is a perfect fit for youth who enjoy the outdoors and want to gain leadership skills.

This camp is filled with fun activities designed to engage, educate, and inspire youth in conservation initiatives and leadership. The valuable experiences gained from camp will leave a lasting impact both in personal development and as change-makers in the community.

Activities may include:

• Leadership and team building exercises
• Camp widegames 
• Orienteering
• Range Day (archery, cowboy action, etc.)
• Fire and shelter building
• Basic trip planning and leave no trace principles
• A multi-day backpacking trip
• Multiple restoration projects

A more detailed schedule will be included in a Parent Handbook, which will be sent via email a few weeks prior to camp. The Parent Handbook provides an overview of camp logistics such as where campers must be dropped off and picked up, forms, etc. 

Ages: 12 – 17

Dates: July 17th - July 25th, 2024 

Time: 11:00 AM drop off on Wednesday, July 17th

          1:30 PM pick up on Thursday, July 25th

Location:

Silver Lake Camp, Peachland  

4225 Silver Lake Resort Road, Peachland 

What to Bring: As Go Wild is an overnight camp, participants are asked to bring all of the personal belongings they would require to be at camp (e.g. spare clothing, medication, toiletries, etc.). Participants will also be asked to bring other items specific to Go Wild activities. A brief list can be found below, though an exhaustive list will be included in the Parent Handbook. If a participant does not have one of the required items (e.g. a hiking backpack) please contact us at youth@bcwf.bc.ca as we have several extra items that campers can borrow. 

Everyday

• Backpack
• Water bottle
• Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, & sunscreen)
• Appropriate footwear (Hiking shoes, sneakers, sandals with straps—use discretion)
• Light rain gear (activities happen rain or shine!)
• Any medication/emergency treatments (EPI pens can remain with camper at all times)
• Swimsuit
• Towel
• Change of clothes

In addition, please dress in comfortable clothes and closed-toe footwear, suitable for the weather and outdoor activities. Bring a lunch and water bottle with you each day.

For more information, contact:

Elyssa Weickert
Youth Education Coordinator
BC Wildlife Federation
Office: 604-882-9988 ext. 303
Email: youth@bcwf.bc.ca