Blog - Page 10 of 16 - Power To Be

August 18, 2016 • Programs Wilderness School

Exploring the end of the Island

The Year Three Wilderness School cohort recently spent 12 days hiking in Cape Scott Provincial Park, the northern tip of Vancouver Island. Read this first-hand account from one of our participants.

July 25, 2016 • Adaptive Recreation Programs

Welcoming youth into nature

Power To Be partnered with the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria to introduce 12 new residents to Canada to camping. Find out why the experience had a profound affect on everyone involved.

June 7, 2016 • Insights

Lower your stress, naturally

Stepping outside and way from your devices is a great way to recalibrate your stress level. Check out three ideas to connect with nature from Power To Be.

May 17, 2016 • Events

Supporters trade office attire for wetsuits

Every once in a while we get the opportunity to show a small token of our appreciation by giving back some of the incredible outdoor experiences our supporters help provide our participants throughout the year.

May 11, 2016 • Adaptive Recreation

Author finds focus in face of adversity

For Bayan Azizi the difference between a problem and a challenge is simple. Learning that distinction didn’t come easily for the North Vancouver Power To Be participant.

March 31, 2016 • Programs Wilderness School

Expanding world views, underground

As Theresa twisted and crawled her way through underground caves, the world around her opened up. Find out how one Wilderness School participant found a new world right underneath her feet.

March 11, 2016 • Adaptive Recreation Programs

Reliving the snow glow

Adaptive Recreation parent shares her experience finding connection with her daughters and other participants in a snowy landscape. Find out why she calls it the snow glow.

February 17, 2016 • Insights Wilderness School

Winter camping tips for every camper

As others make like the Wilderness School and head out for some winter fun, we thought this would be a great time to share some of our favourite winter camping tips with you.

February 5, 2016 • Insights

Ideas to inspire Family Day adventures

Opportunities to explore outside are as varied as the landscape that surrounds us. Check out suggestions on activities and spaces to explore as we approach Family Day, Feb. 8.

January 11, 2016 • Programs

Mural project brings the outdoors inside

A creative collaboration turned Power To Be’s North Vancouver office into a home that is reflective of the organization’s ties to nature.