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Summer Camp Activities for Teens
For many teenagers, attending summer camp can be a transformational experience – it’s an opportunity to meet lifelong friends, discover...
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Chelsea Lake
- 4 min
How To Tie Dye!
One of our absolute favourite and most popular summer camp activities is Tie Dye. We do it every year, and have incredible results. We’ve...
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Shania Chand
- 4 min
It’s My First Time: A Day in the Life at YES Camp
Morning Good morning! It’s my first day at camp - I’m excited. I’m scared. I’m wondering what the day will bring! We’re beginning our day...
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Shania Chand
- 6 min
Leadership Activities for Teens
When I was younger, hearing the term ‘teen leadership activities’ often came with a sense of dread. Immediately I would assume that these...
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Chelsea Lake
- 11 min
Developing Teen Leadership
Every year, I ask teenagers to help me define leadership or leadership skills. I ask them about the characteristics of a good leader...
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Chelsea Lake
- 4 min
Why Choose The YES?
The simple answer is, that this is a program teenagers need. I needed it when I was 14. The 95% of our volunteer staff team who are...
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Shania Chand
- 6 min
Tips for Preparing for Summer Camp
The cure for homesickness is camp itself, because at camp you can learn everything you need to know about finding your way home.
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Shania Chand
- 3 min
Why Vancouver Island and Lake Cowichan is the Perfect Place for Summer Camp
At The YES, we provide opportunities for young people to challenge themselves, build their self awareness, social skills, take a break...
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Chelsea Lake
- 5 min
Summer School or Summer Camp? The YES Provides Education for Life
It seems like many teens these days are spending at least part of their summers taking high school courses, developing skills for their...
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Chelsea Lake
- 2 min
Winter Programs at The YES
The YES Leadership Academy and The YES Camps have winter programs that are fun, educational and transformational.
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