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September 28, 2017 • Insights Programs

Global exploration inspires cultural perspectives and personal growth

Two Wilderness School alumni were among the 120 students who took part in the 2017 Students On Ice Expedition. Find out how the adventure connected them to culture and climate change.

September 11, 2017 • Adaptive Recreation Programs

Work experience for community growth

Empowering youth to get their hands dirty, Power To Be and Evergreen BC inspire participants to give back to their community by educating them on the importance of environmental restoration. Find out how.

August 8, 2017 • Adaptive Recreation Programs

Planting community roots

Tree saplings helped participants connect to our Prospect Lake program site thanks to a donation from TimberWest. Learn more about the landscapes they contributed to.

August 1, 2017 • Programs

Desolation Sound adventure creates connection

Find out how a trip to B.C.'s remote Desolation Sound brought Power To Be families closer to nature and each other thanks to the generous support of Pacific Yellowfin Charters.

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.