Do you live in or near the following communities: Kimberley, Victoria, Vancouver, Hope, Kelowna or Prince George?

Are you in high school?

Do you have a passion for the outdoors and getting more youth outside?

If so, there is an all-expenses-paid opportunity brought to you by BC Parks, Mountain Equipment Co-op, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – BC Chapter (CPAWS-BC), and Child and Nature Alliance of Canada.

The program has four phases:

1.  July 13 – 17: Youth Leadership Summit in Squamish. Build outdoor leadership skills, go camping, go hiking, network with 30 other youth from across B.C., meet inspiring mentors and learn about cool green jobs.

2.  August and September: Events and Projects. Plan and organize your own outdoor event or community project.

3.  October: Reunion with Leadership Summit participants. Share your successes and make plans for future events.

4.  November 2013 – May 2014: Monthly meetings with your Get Outside BC Regional Group. Work together to continue to get more youth in your community outside.

Applications are due by April 30.

For more information and to apply, go to www.getoutsidebc.ca

Check out the video from last year’s project: https://vimeo.com/58565173 .

Above image from: SD6.bc.ca

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