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September 14, 2015 • Programs Wilderness School

Wilderness School Year Twos kayak the Northern Gulf Islands

This three-part series highlights the 2015 Wilderness School expeditions, as youth take on kayaking, weather and a solo experience. Spanning from five hours in year one, eight hours in year two to overnight in year three, solos with Power To Be provide a space for youth to test their independence and outdoor skills while developing a comfort in nature and with themselves.

September 11, 2015 • Programs Wilderness School

Wilderness School cohort explores the Southern Gulf Islands

This three-part series highlights the 2015 Wilderness School expeditions, as youth take on kayaking, weather and a solo experience. Spanning from five hours in year one, eight hours in year two to overnight in year three, solos with Power To Be provide a space for youth to test their independence and outdoor skills while developing a comfort in nature and with themselves.

September 8, 2015 • Adaptive Recreation Programs

WildPlay heightens opportunity to test skills

You can’t help but shift your perspective when you find yourself up in a tree canopy. High in the trees, challenges change and possibilities open. A place that is often unreachable becomes an open playground thanks to WildPlay Element Parks and Power To Be.

September 1, 2015 • Adaptive Recreation Programs

TrailRider opens door to remote oceanfront camping

One great idea, four plus hours of hiking with a TrailRider and nine amazing people combined to make an unforgettable weekend on Mystic Beach.

August 11, 2015 • Adaptive Recreation Programs

Inclusive hiking programs explore off the beaten path

Access to our great outdoors is abundant in the beautiful landscape that surrounds us and thanks to a new piece of equipment Power To Be can help participants explore even further.

August 5, 2015 • Adaptive Recreation Programs

Finding balance in nature

The reflection of sun on water catches my eye, distracting me from the sneaky ambush headed my way. I spin my head around and I’m immediately drenched with a spray of water from the splash of a paddle as laughter echoes across the lake.

July 27, 2015 • Adaptive Recreation Programs

Celebrating survivorship

Brought together by a common thread, their journey had begun many years ago. They are survivors and Power to Be was lucky enough to organize a trip for eight amazing youth through the Teen Adventures – A Spirit Quest program supported by Balding for Dollars and the Oncology/Hematology/BMT Program at BC Children’s Hospital.

July 17, 2015 • Adaptive Recreation Programs

Gulf Island get-away brings participants together

On a sunny weekend in July, a group of Adaptive Recreation staff and participants from Victoria and Vancouver made the trip to Salt Spring Island to go camping.

June 25, 2015 • Programs

First volunteer overnight training a success

Victoria-based volunteers came together for Power To Be’s first volunteer overnight training. Volunteer trainings are a common practice at Power To Be, although training with an overnight component was something new this year.

June 4, 2015 • Programs Wilderness School

Wilderness School grad wins United Way volunteer award

Power To Be’s Wilderness School helped bring out the best in Shaheen Rabie, and since graduating from the program, the 17-year-old has committed his time and energy to helping other youth in the community build confidence and connection through adventures in nature. His efforts have garnered him a United Way Youth Now Volunteer Award.