Get Outside BC Kimberley Application

Applications due Sunday, June 4th by 11:59pm Please submit to: [email protected]

WHAT IS GET OUTSIDE BC? Get Outside BC is a cost-free collaborative youth leadership project that aims to strengthen youth attachment to British Columbia’s wilderness by empowering young leaders across the province. The project is created through a collaborative effort between CPAWS-BC, BC Parks, Mountain Equipment Co-op and Child and Nature Alliance of Canada.

Since 2011, Get Outside BC has been transforming young people in BC to become leaders in their community. The program provides both a gateway experience for youth engagement with BC's outdoors, and subsequent opportunities for training and education through youth-led follow-up events. The result is the creation of a BC-wide, supportive network of youth leaders.

Who: Youth aged 14-18 from Kimberley and the surrounding communities When: July 30th– October 28th 2017 Where: Phase 1 will be at Kokanee Creek Provincial Park. Phase 2-3 will be community based What: The three phases of the Get Outside BC project are briefly as follows:

Phase I – Youth Outdoor Leadership Camp - July 30 th – August 3 rd 2017 For 5 days/4 nights 10 youth will come together for an outdoor getaway camp at Kokanee Creek Provincial Park where they will participate in leadership and outdoor skill building workshops, try new outdoor activities, and learn how to plan outdoor adventures from when they return home. All expenses of this project are paid for. *Prior to the camp, participants are expected to prepare by completing a pre-camp component which can be done at home or abroad.

Phase II – Youth-led Outdoor Initiatives and Outdoor Adventures / August 3 rd – October 28 th 2017 Youth will attend bi-weekly group gatherings to continue building leadership skills and to continue getting outside. Within each month you will attend a group meeting focused on skill building and a separate gathering to do an outdoor activity together (i.e.: canoe, hike, rock climb, etc.). Further, each participant will lead an outdoor event that inspires their peers to get outside. Youth have access to up to $150 bursary to support their events and are encouraged to work with other community groups. A Get Outside BC Coordinator will support the planning and delivery of the youth-led initiatives.

Phase III - Celebration / October 28 th 2017 Youth participants, alumni, mentors and Get Outside BC staff will gather to celebrate the achievements, offer feedback on each other’s projects and for a final outdoor adventure together. This will be a one day gathering on October 28th in Kimberley. Get Outside BC - 2017 Kimberley Application Applications due Sunday, June 4th by 11:59pm Please submit to: [email protected]

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1. Why do you want to participate in the Get Outside BC project? Please include what you hope to learn from the program. 250 words max

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2. Why is the outdoors important to YOU and why should it be important to other youth in your community? 250 words max

3. What will you bring to the program? This could be something you are passionate about, your hobbies or leadership and volunteer experience. We are seeking participants with diverse experiences. 250 words max.

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COMMITMENT

Get Outside BC participants are required to actively participate in all 3-phases of this project from July 30th – October 28th 2017.

Are you able and willing to commit to the Outdoor Leadership Camp component of this program (Away from home from: July 30th to August 3rd)?

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Are you able and willing to commit to the post-camp component of this program, including attending bi-weekly group gatherings and creating your own outdoor project (July to October)?

YES/NO

SUPPORT Do you have your parent/guardian's permissions to participate in the full length of this program?

YES/NO

The facilitation team will be calling parents/guardians of accepted participants. Parent/Guardian's name(s): What is the best number to reach your parent/guardian? What is the best time to reach your parent/guardian? What is your parent/guardian’s email?

How did you hear about the Get Outside BC project?

Submit via e-mail to [email protected] by Sunday, June 4th at 11:59pm Questions? Contact us at [email protected], Phone: 604.685.7445 ext 34

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