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YES IALAC Crewneck
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YES Tee
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YES Pullover Hoody
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The YES is grateful to work on Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ Homelands and run camp programming on the lands of the Ts'uubaa-asatx Nation

Camp Address:

8885 Lakeview Park Rd

Lake Cowichan BC

V0R 2G0

Phone: 604-960-1377

Email: info@theyes.ca

Mailing: PO Box 45033

Victoria, B.C. V9A 0C3

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Registration is now open!! 🎉✨

If you need assistance with registration please get in contact with us at: info@theyes.ca

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Registration is now open!! 🎉✨

If you need assistance with registration please get in contact with us at: info@theyes.ca

#yescamp #theyes #summercamp #bcsummercamp #bccamps #leadershipcamp #youthleadership #teensummercamp #britishcolumbia #vancouverisland #lakecowichan #camp

Summer Camp Registration 2025 opens TOMORROW!! 🎉✨📅

See you this summer!! ☀️😎

#summercamp #YEScamp #youthleadership #bcsummercamps #camp #TheYES #cowichanlake #leadership #bc #vancouverisland #camp #youthempowerment

Summer Camp Registration 2025 opens TOMORROW!! 🎉✨📅

See you this summer!! ☀️😎

#summercamp #YEScamp #youthleadership #bcsummercamps #camp #TheYES #cowichanlake #leadership #bc #vancouverisland #camp #youthempowerment

Grad Camp is here!! ✨🎓

Your ultimate YES adventure awaits! Grad Camp is for returning participants that have attended at least one Pathways Camp in a previous summer and are graduating out of our camp programs. Designed exclusively for you— our amazing leaders who’ve grown with us over the years.

At Grad Camp you’ll dive deeper into self-discovery, team-building, and mentorship while creating memories that will last a lifetime! This isn’t just another camp— it’s YOUR graduation, YOUR celebration, and YOUR moment to shine!

📅When: July 6 -12, 2025

Registration opens January 22nd, 2025 at 9 AM

Let’s make your last YES experience the BEST one yet! Who’s ready!? 🙌

#YESCamp #SummerCamp #bcsummercamps #leadershipcamp #summercampsbc #youthleadership #bcyouthleaders #summer #campvibes #YES #youthexcellence #bcyouth #gradcamp

Grad Camp is here!! ✨🎓

Your ultimate YES adventure awaits! Grad Camp is for returning participants that have attended at least one Pathways Camp in a previous summer and are graduating out of our camp programs. Designed exclusively for you— our amazing leaders who’ve grown with us over the years.

At Grad Camp you’ll dive deeper into self-discovery, team-building, and mentorship while creating memories that will last a lifetime! This isn’t just another camp— it’s YOUR graduation, YOUR celebration, and YOUR moment to shine!

📅When: July 6 -12, 2025

Registration opens January 22nd, 2025 at 9 AM

Let’s make your last YES experience the BEST one yet! Who’s ready!? 🙌

#YESCamp #SummerCamp #bcsummercamps #leadershipcamp #summercampsbc #youthleadership #bcyouthleaders #summer #campvibes #YES #youthexcellence #bcyouth #gradcamp

Summer is 6 months away, but camp is already calling! 📆

Registration for The YES Summer Camp 2025 opens one January 22nd! 🎉 This summer is extra special as we celebrate 50 years of leadership, connection, and unforgettable memories!

Camps can fill quickly, so get ready to secure your spot for a summer of growth, adventured, and fun. Who’s excited!? 🙌✨

Drop a 🏕️ in the comments if you’re ready for camp vibes and let us know which camp you hope to attend!

#TheYES #TheYESCamp #summercamp #bcsummercamps #LeadershipCamp #50years #YESCamp #summervibes #campvibes #summercamp2025 #youthleadership #cooperativelearning #cooperativeleadership #bccoops #bccamps #lakecowichan

Summer is 6 months away, but camp is already calling! 📆

Registration for The YES Summer Camp 2025 opens one January 22nd! 🎉 This summer is extra special as we celebrate 50 years of leadership, connection, and unforgettable memories!

Camps can fill quickly, so get ready to secure your spot for a summer of growth, adventured, and fun. Who’s excited!? 🙌✨

Drop a 🏕️ in the comments if you’re ready for camp vibes and let us know which camp you hope to attend!

#TheYES #TheYESCamp #summercamp #bcsummercamps #LeadershipCamp #50years #YESCamp #summervibes #campvibes #summercamp2025 #youthleadership #cooperativelearning #cooperativeleadership #bccoops #bccamps #lakecowichan

Hi Yes Camp! It’s that time of year again. Wrapped’s ready. Are you? 🎶

Hi Yes Camp! It’s that time of year again. Wrapped’s ready. Are you? 🎶

What is YES CAMP?

Step into the heart of British Columbia and discover The YES Camp, a transformational non-profit summer camp experience for teens aged 14-18. Located on the stunning shores of Lake Cowichan, our camp combines leadership development, outdoor adventure, and meaningful connections to empower the next generation of change makers. For almost 50 years, we’ve been inspiring young leaders to make a difference in their communities. Join us in celebrating the power of youth leadership and the impact it creates!

🔗 Learn more: www.theyes.ca
💛 Support our mission: Donate or get involved to help make camp accessible for all teens.

#summercamp #theyes #yescamp #britishcolumbia #youthleadershipprogram #supportyouthleaders #givingtuesday #leadershipforall #camp #nonprofitorganization #youthnonprofit

What is YES CAMP?

Step into the heart of British Columbia and discover The YES Camp, a transformational non-profit summer camp experience for teens aged 14-18. Located on the stunning shores of Lake Cowichan, our camp combines leadership development, outdoor adventure, and meaningful connections to empower the next generation of change makers. For almost 50 years, we’ve been inspiring young leaders to make a difference in their communities. Join us in celebrating the power of youth leadership and the impact it creates!

🔗 Learn more: www.theyes.ca
💛 Support our mission: Donate or get involved to help make camp accessible for all teens.

#summercamp #theyes #yescamp #britishcolumbia #youthleadershipprogram #supportyouthleaders #givingtuesday #leadershipforall #camp #nonprofitorganization #youthnonprofit

We are counting down the days until reunion! There are limited spots available for both our Roots and Pathways Reunions so make sure to register at www.theyes.ca/reunion. If you have any questions send us an email or DM 🫶🏻

We are counting down the days until reunion! There are limited spots available for both our Roots and Pathways Reunions so make sure to register at www.theyes.ca/reunion. If you have any questions send us an email or DM 🫶🏻

Ready to level up your adventure? 🌍✨

Join our Fall Cohort for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and take on new challenges, make a difference, and build lifelong skills! Whether it’s hiking, volunteering, or learning something new, this is your chance to create your own journey. 🚀 Open to all teens ages 14-18. Start your next adventure today!

#DukeOfEd #YouthLeadership #ChallengeAccepted #ExploreBC #TheYES #YouthExcellence #leadership #teenleaders #award #youthdevelopment #bc #futureleaders

Ready to level up your adventure? 🌍✨

Join our Fall Cohort for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and take on new challenges, make a difference, and build lifelong skills! Whether it’s hiking, volunteering, or learning something new, this is your chance to create your own journey. 🚀 Open to all teens ages 14-18. Start your next adventure today!

#DukeOfEd #YouthLeadership #ChallengeAccepted #ExploreBC #TheYES #YouthExcellence #leadership #teenleaders #award #youthdevelopment #bc #futureleaders

This weekend we had our annual retreat with SMUS @yoursmus. Thank you for a weekend filled with leadership, friendship, and connection. We will miss you all so much ❤️

This weekend we had our annual retreat with SMUS @yoursmus. Thank you for a weekend filled with leadership, friendship, and connection. We will miss you all so much ❤️

Join Our Duke of Edinburgh Award Info Session! ✨

Are you ready to challenge yourself and unlock your potential? The Duke of Ed program is the perfect opportunity to gain new skills, build confidence, and make unforgettable memories!

🗓️ When: October 8th, 2024
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM (Zoom)
👥 Open to all teens 14+ & their parents/ guardians

Whether you’re curious about the program or ready to get started, this info session will give you all the details you need. Don’t miss out on this chance to begin your journey toward the award! 🏅

🔗 Register now through the link in bio!

#DukeOfEd #ChallengeYourself #NewExperiences #YouthAchievement #ZoomInfoSession #theYES #adventure #growth

Join Our Duke of Edinburgh Award Info Session! ✨

Are you ready to challenge yourself and unlock your potential? The Duke of Ed program is the perfect opportunity to gain new skills, build confidence, and make unforgettable memories!

🗓️ When: October 8th, 2024
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM (Zoom)
👥 Open to all teens 14+ & their parents/ guardians

Whether you’re curious about the program or ready to get started, this info session will give you all the details you need. Don’t miss out on this chance to begin your journey toward the award! 🏅

🔗 Register now through the link in bio!

#DukeOfEd #ChallengeYourself #NewExperiences #YouthAchievement #ZoomInfoSession #theYES #adventure #growth

Our summers would not be possible without all of our amazing staff and volunteers. Let's show them some love in the comments! 💗

Our summers would not be possible without all of our amazing staff and volunteers. Let's show them some love in the comments! 💗

Fall is for scrapbooking and reminiscing.🍂📖 Here are just a few of our favourite memories from the summer and we can't wait to make more with you at reunion!

Fall is for scrapbooking and reminiscing.🍂📖 Here are just a few of our favourite memories from the summer and we can't wait to make more with you at reunion!

We miss you all so much. We are holding two Reunion Weekend Camps at Loon Lake Lodge and Retreat Centre in Maple Ridge. Our Roots Reunion is November 15-17 and our Pathways Reunion is December 6-8. Registration opens on September 23rd. Go to the link in our bio to learn more. Tag the friends you hope to see there!

We miss you all so much. We are holding two Reunion Weekend Camps at Loon Lake Lodge and Retreat Centre in Maple Ridge. Our Roots Reunion is November 15-17 and our Pathways Reunion is December 6-8. Registration opens on September 23rd. Go to the link in our bio to learn more. Tag the friends you hope to see there!

Moments of magic from Pathways B ✨Stay tuned for our reunion announcement! #summercamp

Moments of magic from Pathways B ✨Stay tuned for our reunion announcement! #summercamp

Tuesdays are for camouflage 🌲 Food and water for 10!!

Tuesdays are for camouflage 🌲 Food and water for 10!!

With summer coming to an end, here is a video by Evelina from Roots B. Thank you to each camper, sponsor, and staff that made this summer magical and unforgettable. We miss you and love you ❤️

With summer coming to an end, here is a video by Evelina from Roots B. Thank you to each camper, sponsor, and staff that made this summer magical and unforgettable. We miss you and love you ❤️

Slip and slide meets shower cap! 🧼🛝🛀

Slip and slide meets shower cap! 🧼🛝🛀

Sam’s ZAP Time Nail Salon is open!

Sam’s ZAP Time Nail Salon is open!

The staff are ready for improv!

The staff are ready for improv!

Mondays are for CTF! Welcome Roots B!

Mondays are for CTF! Welcome Roots B!

With only a couple days left until Roots A, we are so excited to see all the talent you will bring this summer ☀️

With only a couple days left until Roots A, we are so excited to see all the talent you will bring this summer ☀️

Check out our new merch available on the online registration page or at camp in person. We are selling new shirts, sweatpants, cups, and more 🥰

Check out our new merch available on the online registration page or at camp in person. We are selling new shirts, sweatpants, cups, and more 🥰

Last weekend we had our Staff Training were we planned the best summer ever! Here is a sneak peak into some of the fun that awaits this summer 👀

Last weekend we had our Staff Training were we planned the best summer ever! Here is a sneak peak into some of the fun that awaits this summer 👀

Our camps are starting to fill up! Make sure to register or send us a message if you are looking for financial support or sponsorships 💙

Our camps are starting to fill up! Make sure to register or send us a message if you are looking for financial support or sponsorships 💙

It’s campfire Wednesday. Can’t wait to sing songs and make s’mores this summer with you all 🥰

It’s campfire Wednesday. Can’t wait to sing songs and make s’mores this summer with you all 🥰

Last year we welcomed 334 youth, which was our biggest camp year since 2016. We cannot wait to welcome back returning campers and meet as many new ones! Registration for camp is ongoing and please reach out to us if you have any questions

Last year we welcomed 334 youth, which was our biggest camp year since 2016. We cannot wait to welcome back returning campers and meet as many new ones! Registration for camp is ongoing and please reach out to us if you have any questions

Slip and sliding into summer with less than 2 months until our first camp 😊

Slip and sliding into summer with less than 2 months until our first camp 😊

Our latest annual report for 2023 is live on our website - find it by using the link in our post 💛

Our latest annual report for 2023 is live on our website - find it by using the link in our post 💛

Are you a member of Kootenay Saving Credit Union?

Kootenay Savings is offering sponsorships for Kootenay youth to attend camp. When registering for camp, select Full Sponsorship at checkout. Then select Kootenay Savings CU as your sponsor and enter your member number 🏕️

Are you a member of Kootenay Saving Credit Union?

Kootenay Savings is offering sponsorships for Kootenay youth to attend camp. When registering for camp, select Full Sponsorship at checkout. Then select Kootenay Savings CU as your sponsor and enter your member number 🏕️

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