Adaptive Recreation Archives

January 15, 2024 • Adaptive Recreation Programs

Program Update: Embrace the Great Outdoors in 2024!

We're thrilled to share some exciting updates and additions to our programs for 2024, making it easier than ever for you and your family to join us on unforgettable adventures.

July 13, 2023 • Adaptive Recreation Events Go Explore Purpose

Have A Go Days with Power To Be – Past, Present, and Future

Over the years, many people in our communities have had the chance to visit Have A Go Days – a free, open-invite, no-registration, drop-in opportunity to visit us, try out Power To Be’s programs, and meet our community partners. As we reflect on our past 25 years, now is a great time to share the story of Have A Go Days in both Victoria and Vancouver: where we’ve been, where we’re at, and where we’d like to go.

December 15, 2022 • Adaptive Recreation Place Planet Programs

Wilderness Wellness: Embracing nature to heal

At Power To Be, we believe that nature can help us grow and find belonging. The concept of wellness is woven throughout our programs. With the introduction of the Wilderness Wellness stream, we are building more intentional programs to support people beyond feeling good with the goal of supporting them in functioning well.

November 19, 2019 • Adaptive Recreation

A TRON Adventure to Croteau Lake

Not one adventure is ever the same as one that came before. You can go to the same place, but the experience is always different. For this trip, our goal was to provide a family with a unique wilderness experience. To achieve this, connection and collaboration between several groups was essential and, as we discovered, enriching for everyone involved.

November 15, 2019 • Adaptive Recreation

A Community of Belonging

Power To Be exists beyond the four walls of any given building, beyond the structure of a day hike, beyond the flurry of activity at Power To Play. It exists in every person who supports, participates, works, volunteers, advocates for, and champions Power To Be.

November 4, 2019 • Adaptive Recreation

You belong in nature and so do I.

I have had a phenomenal experience with Power To Be. With only 1% of my vision remaining, I felt that I couldn’t do many of the outdoor activities that I had always enjoyed. However, Power To Be has helped me to reclaim my relationship with the outdoors and has been a big part of my journey of self-discovery in trying to navigate life without vision.

September 24, 2019 • Adaptive Recreation

Learning to Camp with support from Parks Canada

In late August, BC parks made sure that everyone had access to this amazing experience by inviting Power To Be participants and their families to a Learn 2 Camp program in Cypress Provincial Park.

September 17, 2019 • Adaptive Recreation Volunteers

Strathcona Park July 2019 TRON Expedition – A Power To Be volunteer story

This past summer, Power To Be history was made when, for the first time, a dedicated team brought two TrailRiders on an overnight expedition. The weekend spent in Strathcona Provincial Park was full of games, stories, and laughs as the team bonded over the amazing experience. Power To Be volunteer Alyssa Savage recalls the expedition from her point of view.

August 20, 2019 • Adaptive Recreation

Hiking at Prospect Lake: Support every step of the way

The hike was filled with stories, laughing, and teamwork, as we encouraged each other during steep hills and sharp corners. I was amazed by the group dynamics and how quickly everyone effortlessly meshed together. Everyone was there for the same purpose, to share in an adventure together, and to support one another every step of the way, and it showed.