Nootka Adventure

The Nootka Adventure is a summer camp program offered by the Wilderness Youth Leadership Development (WYLD) and Strathcona Park Lodge. Participants of WYLD summer camps will leave with four lifelong skills; self-reliance, compassion, appreciation and awareness for the world around us, and self-respect. A sea kayaker’s dream, the Nootka Adventure will take place in Nootka Sound – the rugged coast near Gold River. Participants are expected to have sufficient background experience in kayaking to participate in this moderately challenging program.

Focus	*Teaching the spirit, wonder, and the worth of people along with the natural world through the pursuit of outdoor activities.*
How It Works	On an 8-day journey, you will learn about weather and ocean navigation, First Nation history, and the history behind European occupation. Visit tidal pools, coves, inlets and passages, and many islands while spotting sea lions, resident whales and sea otters. Follow the guidance of a well-trained instructor and enjoy this magnificent experience.
Duration	July 20th 2013 – July 27th 2013
Location	West Coast Vancouver Island
Eligibility	14-16
Costs	$1395
Prerequisites	N/A
Contact Information	http://www.strathcona.bc.ca/strathcona-circle-our-philosophy/contact-information/
More Information	To find out more about the opportunity, please visit: http://www.strathcona.bc.ca/youth-gone-wyld-wilderness-youth-leadership-development/wyld-summer-camps/

A Wilderness Youth Leadership Development is a demanding and challenging program. Participants are expected to be leaders and act resourcefully, all to help them learn how to survive and enjoy the wilderness. The Strathocna Park Lodge is the home base for the WYLD’s home base. Founded in 1959, the lodge has had over 100 000 visits from school kids. The Nootka Adventure is an exciting opportunity that will orientate around a sea kayak trip.