Power To Be
Programs
Building skills and creating positive outdoor experiences
by removing barriers to nature.
We offer one day programs, multi-day programs, and long term cohorts for youth, adults, and families. Join us in either Vancouver and Victoria for accessible outdoor nature programs.
Activities We Offer
Our Program Streams
Our program offerings are divided into three unique categories, and offer a wide range of opportunities and benefits to suit different community needs.
Inclusive Adventures
Most of our programming falls into this category. Our Inclusive Adventure programs are focused on accessibility: getting outside, trying an activity, and connecting with nature and friends.
Wilderness Wellness
Programs focused on nurturing wellbeing, and personal growth.
Catalyst For Good
Projects and events focused on social change and supporting needs in our community.
All Programs
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Nature Access Programs
Single-day and multi-day programs focused on participating in an activity with a mixed group of participants.
Victoria & Vancouver
*Spring break and summer camps offered in Victoria only(Inclusive Adventure Stream)
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Wilderness School
A two-year extracurricular program for independent youth in School Districts 61, 62 and 63 who identify with social, emotional or financial barriers to accessing nature-based programming. Youth are referred to the program in grade 7 and start the program in grade 8.
(Inclusive Adventure Stream)
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Family Roots
Through family bonding, adventure, play, and immersion in an accessible, barrier-free outdoor environment, Family Roots uses outdoor recreation and connection with the natural world to strengthen family systems and increase the well-being and resiliency of youth and their families.
(Wilderness Wellness Stream)
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Landscaping Program
The Landscaping and Restoration Training program builds connections to places, community, and practices.
The program utilizes horticulture and permaculture principles, land-based learning, and Indigenous ways of learning to build landscaping and restoration literacy and support community connections.
(Inclusive Adventure Stream)
Have A Go Days
Come experience the outdoors with Power To Be! We offer a variety of activities including hiking with and without TrailRiders (one-wheeled, all-terrain wheelchairs), paddlesports, nature adventures, and more. We also periodically have community partners on site who offer additional activities!
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Anyone who wants to access nature in a safe, fun, and inclusive way. This open event invites all current Power To Be participants and their families, as well as anyone interested in learning more about Power To Be. This is an excellent opportunity to try something new in nature and to meet Power To Be staff, volunteers, and participants.
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Our beautiful Prospect Lake site located at 4633 Prospect Lake Rd.
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Free! Donations will be accepted at the event.
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No RSVPs are required to attend. We ask that anyone under the age of 19 be accompanied by adult support. Activities are available for sign up upon your arrival and run on a rotating basis. We will run the activities rain or shine, so dress appropriately for the weather. Please bring snacks and water!
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2025 VICTORIA DATES
10am - 3pmFebruary 23rd
April 5th
July 5th
August 10th
September 27th
November 2nd
We are committed to inclusion and diversity for all our programs at Power To Be. Our certified Program Facilitators are trained in a wide variety of internal and external trainings, including: Mandt training, neurodiversity training, anti-racism training, emergency safety training, inclusion and anti-bullying training, and leadership training in order to provide our wide variety of participants with safe, and supportive outdoor adventures.
With the combination of our staff trainings and our frequent partnerships with other non-profits in the inclusion and accessibility sector. we aim to provide well-rounded community support to meet the needs of our participants, which include but are not limited to the following:
Communities We Support
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Down Syndrome
Neurodiversity
FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder)
Brain Injury
Visual Impairment
Youth work
Cerebral Palsy
Spinal Chord Injuries
Multiple sclerosis
Muscular dystrophy
Stroke
Amputees
Cancer & Oncology
Newcomers to Canada
Family and relationships
Anxiety
Depression
Social anxiety
Allergies
Gender diversity and 2SLGBTQI+ communities
FAQs
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Our programs are open to individuals as well as community groups (organizations in the community working with a similar population).
We run programs for all ages: children, youth, young adults, adults, and families!
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We base participant suitability of our programs from a NEED/FIT/DESIRE model. Learn more below to determine if our programs may be a good fit for you.
NEED: Goals & Barriers
→ Has a self-identified barrier(s) that make connecting to nature without support difficult
→ Has needs that are not met in other programs in the community; there is a lack of other opportunitiesFIT: Attitude & Eligibility
→ Has a positive attitude towards inclusion
→ Has respect for the natural world
→ Has respect towards rules and boundaries
→ Is age 7 or above
→ Is independent or will come to program with the required supportDESIRE: Commitment & Nature Connection
→ Has a level of commitment to program expectations (attendance, on-time, communication etc.)
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We run programs all year long, no matter the weather! We run both week day programs, and weekend programs, in spring, summer, fall, and winter. From kayaking to snowshoeing, there is adventure to be had in all seasons.
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With the support of our community, all of our programs are subsidized, minimizing cost to individual participants. Most adventures start at $15, with costs subject to change based on type and length of activity. Bursaries are available if cost is a barrier.
Interested in joining a program?
Get in touch with our program staff!