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The Youth Excellence Society

Vancouver Island based leadership program serving British Columbia teens through overnight summer camps, school workshops and online courses.

For over 45 years, the YES has been providing a unique learning experience for over 15,000 youth across BC. The YES is a charitable organization that has no religious affiliation and is supported through the province's co-operative and credit union movement.

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What's new at The YES?



Registration Closed
Reunion Camps 2024

Reunion is an opportunity for youth from our summer camp programs to connect in the Winter for a weekend of friendship, fun and reflection.​​​

Thanks for Joining Us!

The YES is officially a Duke of Edinburgh Award Centre!

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The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a global framework for non-formal education and learning that challenges young people to dream big, celebrate their achievements, and make a difference in their world. By helping young people find their purpose, passion, and place in the world through developing transferable skills, increasing their fitness levels, cultivating a sense of adventure, and volunteering in their community, the Award helps them find their worldview.​

Are you a YES Camp or Camp Rainbow Alumni? Stay in touch with us!

We believe our programming not only changes the lives of our participants,

but provides them with the tools and skills to create positive change

in their family, school, and community.

Youth Leadership Camp

School Programs

The YES was the best thing that has happened to my daughter and I have no doubt that the skills she has learned there will continue to help foster her into a pretty terrific human being for a long time to come.
 

-Heather, Parent of YES Camp Participant

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