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.
Thank you Power To Be volunteers
Ripples in the water on Thetis Lake in Victoria extend all the way to the wheel of a TrailRider tracking lightly through Capilano River Regional Park in North Vancouver. The connection is interwoven in part thanks to the volunteers who tirelessly support Power To Be programs.
Three years, countless memories
Wilderness School parent shares her experience of watching her daughter complete the three-year program. Find out how the program inspired her family.
Thank you for supporting Power To Be
Our participants show us what is truly possible every time they overcome adversity and challenge themselves through Power To Be’s programs. They are able to do so with the generosity of donors and volunteers who ensure adventures in nature are an option for individuals and families in need of support in our community.
Family connection forged in the waves
For Scott Heron, the only thing better than catching a wave was watching his daughter catch her own. Find out how a father-daughter surf trip to Tofino helped redefine what was possible.
Kayak season reflections
With a change of seasons, the program team is cleaning up and putting away our kayak gear, creating moments to reflect on an amazing year of paddling programs in Vancouver.
Cougar Caves offer moments of perspective
With Camp Barnard as the backdrop, seven brave, adventurous, and enthusiastic participants challenged themselves from the cool waters of Young Lake all the way to recesses of Cougar Caves during an overnight camping experience.
Wilderness School cohort circumnavigates Meares Island
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.
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.
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.