The outdoor education program includes three seven-day courses for young people ages 16-19 who are interested in wilderness training and adventure
Amy Twigge fell in love with the outdoors as a young person. After joining the Killarney Provincial Park Outdoor Ranger Program as a teen, she told Sudbury.com she not only found her place in the world, but her identity as well. Twigge, who is queer, said “being in nature and discovering my own inner strength helped me to confront the difficulties associated with being a teenager, including grappling with complex questions around identity.
The outdoor education program includes three new seven-day courses, offering a safe and inclusive space for young people ages 16-19 who are interested in wilderness training and adventure, but may not feel comfortable.
As Outward Bound Canada is a registered charity, they look to ensure that cost is not an issue. In 2022, more than 70 per cent of participants received financial assistance. Youth can access financial assistance through the Youth Access Fund, as well as the scholarship programs for youth who identify as a Black, Indigenous, or Person of Colour. Additionally, there is a new scholarship for youth of veteran families.
“Outward Bound offers youth the opportunity to develop resilience, leadership skills, and compassion by embarking on an OBC course that takes them out of their comfort zone,” said Twigge, noting that the course is designed to have a lasting and measurable impact.
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