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June 19, 2019 • Wilderness School

THE “MAGIC MOMENTS” OF WILDERNESS SCHOOL

Power To Be’s Wilderness School offers more than just outdoor skills. The curiosity, leadership, and confidence gained as showcased in the many “magic moments” are what make the program truly special. Through diverse experiences, students are able to apply their learning in many aspects of their life.

July 12, 2017 • Programs Wilderness School

Two-wheeled adventures introduce youth to mountain biking

Youth from Power To Be’s Wilderness School took to the trails on two wheels thanks to a partnership with Nolan Riding. Find out this opportunity helped connect participants to a new kind of adventure.

June 20, 2017 • Adaptive Recreation Insights Wilderness School

Five tips to get the most out of your backpacking season

Warmer weather calls for the dusting off of packs and tents. Check out these tips from Power To Be to help you get ready to get outside this summer.

March 2, 2017 • Wilderness School

Life lessons found in nature

Wilderness School youth shares her story of turning the outdoors into the ultimate classroom with Searching For Sero. Find out how her story fits into a North American-based story project about the value of getting outside.

January 6, 2017 • Programs Wilderness School

Tideline clean up reinforces need to rethink plastic

Wilderness School youth learn though action with beach clean up with the Surfrider Foundation Vancouver Island. Learn more about how they helped clean up Muir Creek.

August 25, 2016 • Programs Wilderness School

Once-in-a-lifetime trip forges Northern connections

Through a partnership with Students On Ice, two Wilderness School alumni joined the 2016 Arctic Expedition. The experience saw them travel from Vancouver Island to Greenland on an educational trip that artfully blended science and culture to inspire youth to take action.