10 months of adventures, skill development, and outdoor pursuits.
This well-rounded, experience-based program is aimed at giving youth an opportunity to try new adventures and outdoor pursuits while gaining valuable volunteer experience with a consistent group of peers and leaders throughout the year. All of the outdoor sports we offer are included in this program.
This program runs during the school year. You can apply at any time!
Dates
This 10 month program runs throughout the school year (September – June) with sessions running every Wednesday after school (+ a few weekend days)
Who it’s for
- 15 – 18 years old
- Dedicated, able to attend at least 1 evening session a week (Wednesdays) for the whole school year
- Interested in, and willing to try, all of our sports (listed below)
- Willing and able to collaborate with others
- Interested in gaining volunteer hours in an outdoor recreation setting
- Interested in developing leadership and employment skills
- Interested in building positive relationships with our staff/volunteers and the other youth in the program!
Getting there
In an effort to make the sport more accessible, Elevation Outdoors provides transportation from 4 central meeting locations in Kelowna and West Kelowna to make it easier for participants to join us.
What to expect
The program starts with an overnight trip to provide all participants an opportunity to bond and get to know one another. The remainder of the year is broken up into 3 semesters. We will wrap the year up with a larger overnight trip that is planned and organized by the participants as a way to demonstrate all the skills they have developed.
Included in the program is instruction for each sport from certified instructors, mentorship, all the required equipment, lift tickets, rentals, and transport. Applications are always being accepted!
Leaders in Action consists of three semesters:
Activities
Outdoor Sports
Leaders will take part in all Elevation Outdoors’ spots during the year, including rock climbing, hiking, snowboarding, mountain biking, and additional activities such as snowshoeing, camping, and more!
Volunteering
After learning each sport, Leaders will gain volunteer experience as Youth Volunteers with younger youth in our core programs and well as supporting at Elevation Outdoors fundraisers.
Career Shares
Giving participants the opportunity to explore different industries and see where their career interest may lie through group sessions or specialized career shares or shadows!
Camping Trips
Leaders will participate in a kick-off, 3-day camping and biking trip in September as well as a year-end, multi-day trip to a location they help choose, plan for, and even raise funds for!
Cost
6 or more spots are available on scholarship for youth that meet our eligibility criteria. Up to 2 paid spots are available, at a cost of $3,000 per seat.
Partial scholarships may be available for families that do not meet scholarship criteria but still face financial barriers.
Payment plans to pay monthly or by semester are possible.
Apply to Register
To register for the Leaders in Action program please download the registration package below or follow the Apply Now link to register online.
If you would like to learn more about the program, please email info@elevationoutdoors.ca and we will be happy to arrange a time to chat.
Program Sponsor
Scholarship Seat Sponsors
We are looking for individuals and companies that would like to sponsor one or more seats in the program to allow youth from all backgrounds an opportunity to take park in this program.
Product Sponsors
Morningside Rotary Club of Kelowna
Organization Sponsors
We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
Ce projet a été rendu possible grâce au gouvernement du Canada par l’entremise de
l’initiative Le sport communautaire pour tous. Éliminer les obstacles et augmenter les taux de participation au sport chez les populations
sous-représentées sont en tête des priorités du gouvernement du Canada.
Pour plus d’informations sur nos programmes en français, envoie un courriel à programs@elevationoutdoors.ca