Aurora Leadership Program

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The YMCA of Northern BC continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and follow direction from our Governments and Provincial Health Officer. At this time, registration for summer 2020 Camp Kanannaq Day Camp programs and Licensed Summer Club is open. Our Overnight Programs, Aurora and Borealis Expedition, have been cancelled. We encourage families to secure their spaces now; should our programs be cancelled due to COVID-19, we all registrants will be notified and issued a 100% refund.

Aurora Leadership empowers youth in a safe environment to build a solid foundation of leadership and technical skills in outcome-based facilitation. This ten-day program for youth ages 13-15 teaches campers leadership theory through opportunity and reflection as well as the technical skills associated with delivering camp activities such as fire building, shelter construction, map reading, trip planning, t-rescues and more. Campers will build confidence as they lead and gain the knowledgeable outdoor and backcountry skills through a series of day-trips and leadership placements. During the second week, campers will depart on an out trip experience to the Bowron Lakes, Mount Robson or Carp Lake. Outtrips will include camp set-up, meal preparation, hiking, campfires, and personal reflection with an emphasis on camaraderie and personal growth that supports campers to learn, grow, lead and thrive.

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Important Links

2020 Camp Brochure

2020 Registration Form

2020 Camper Guide

2020 Medication Form

2020 Campership Application

We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to attend camp, which is why our YMCA Strong Kids Campaign financially assists 1 in 4 campers to attend our summer camp programs. Don’t let a child you know miss out on the opportunity of a life time. Apply for a campership and give them the confidence they need to thrive.

Important Links

We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to attend camp, which is why our YMCA Strong Kids Campaign financially assists 1 in 4 campers to attend our summer camp programs. Don’t let a child you know miss out on the opportunity of a life time. Apply for a campership and give them the confidence they need to thrive.

Prince George Program Itinerary

Day One	Team Building & Canoeing
Day Two	Day Trip
Day Three	Kayaking & Leadership Development
Day Four	Day Trip
Day Five	Packing & Trip Preparation
Day Six	Depart on Out-Trip
Day Seven	Out-Trip
Day Eight	Out-Trip
Day Nine	Return Home

Prince George Program Itinerary

Day One	Team Building & Canoeing
Day Two	Day Trip
Day Three	Kayaking & Leadership Development
Day Four	Day Trip
Day Five	Packing & Trip Preparation
Day Six	Depart on Out-Trip
Day Seven	Out-Trip
Day Eight	Out-Trip
Day Nine	Return Home

Vanderhoof, Fort St. James & Fort St. John Program Itinerary

Departing from Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, & Fort St. John

Day One	Packing & Trip Preparation
Day Two	Canoe Circuit
Day Three	Canoe Circuit
Day Four	Canoe Circuit
Day Five	Return Home

Thank You to the Ryan Shiels Fund

The YMCA of Northern BC would like to give heartfelt thanks to the Ryan Shiels Fund for their continuous support. These funds provide continued annual support to the Aurora Leadership Program. They have provided equipment including a canoe trailer, five canoes, tents, sleeping, bags, paddles, etc. These funds allow youth in the Aurora Program to take part in the out trip to Carp Lake, the Bowron Lake west-end circuit and Mount Robson, as in the picture of Ryan. Thank you for the generous support to continue the legacy of outdoor adventure in youth.