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July 28, 2017 • Insights Programs

Highlights from Victoria Volunteer Spring Training

Program volunteers are an integral support to the participants during all the activities that we do. To support them, Power To Be provides an annual Volunteer Spring Training weekend where active program volunteers can deepen their adaptive skill sets. Find out what they learned.

July 12, 2017 • Programs Wilderness School

Two-wheeled adventures introduce youth to mountain biking

Youth from Power To Be’s Wilderness School took to the trails on two wheels thanks to a partnership with Nolan Riding. Find out this opportunity helped connect participants to a new kind of adventure.

July 4, 2017 • Insights Programs

Program team hones skills during annual spring training

We take adventure seriously. Read more about our annual staff training to practice our skills to help our participants explore in nature.

June 20, 2017 • Adaptive Recreation Insights Wilderness School

Five tips to get the most out of your backpacking season

Warmer weather calls for the dusting off of packs and tents. Check out these tips from Power To Be to help you get ready to get outside this summer.

June 8, 2017 • Insights

Inspiring inclusion and a love of nature through art

Through a partnership with Leadership Victoria and Power To Be, artist Kay Gallivan is transforming a wall on Johnson Street into a what she calls a love letter to Vancouver Island and a tribute to Power To Be.

May 23, 2017 • Adaptive Recreation

Creativity and determination get participants out on the water

Rare Disease Foundation's Victoria Parent 2 Parent Resource Network shared a paddle with Power To Be. Learn more about the impact this day had on local families.

May 15, 2017 • Insights

Big trees, engaged minds and happy hearts

Power To Be volunteer shares her insights into Vancouver Island's forest ecosystems. Learn more about what to look for and where to explore to experience the Island's beautiful forests.

April 27, 2017 • Adaptive Recreation Programs

A different way to run the TC10K

From the trails to Mount Everest Base Camp to the paved route of the Times Colonist 10K, three Victoria organizations are raising awareness of a versatile piece of equipment that makes adventures accessible for people living in the Capital Regional District.

April 25, 2017 • Programs

Happy National Volunteer Week to our amazing community

Power To Be would like to sincerely thank our incredible group of volunteers who go above and beyond every day to tirelessly support our events, our programs and ultimately help to provide the best experience possible for our participants.

April 17, 2017 • Adaptive Recreation Programs

Community partnerships create unique learning moments

It’s been said this is the rainiest spring in Vancouver since they’ve started recording the weather. No doubt this would deter many a folk from venturing outside for some time in nature, but the group from Canucks Autism Network were up for the adventure and we were glad to make it happen.