For any youth looking for a taste of the wilderness.

Youth programs

Specializing in mid-teen programs (14 - 17 years of age), we also offer specific programs for youth aged 12 and 13 years as well as leadership programs for older teens aged 15 - 18 years. Fees include transportation while at camp, accommodations, quality meals, instruction, and equipment (unless otherwise specified). All programs have an educational emphasis.

At a glance

Program Title
Youth Leadership Week I
Youth Leadership Week II
Youth Leadership Complete

Please contact us for dates and rates.

Youth Leadership

A premiere camp for 14 - 18 year old outdoor enthusiasts, offering a mix of skill development, leadership development, excitement and fun! Participants may choose to come for the first week, the second week, or both weeks.
This two-week program introduces students to lake and river canoeing, river tripping, kayaking, top-roped climbing, backpacking, ridge-top hiking, caving, mountain bike touring, navigation skills, leadership skills, a variety of cooperative games, and wilderness living skills. Environmental education concepts are integrated into each of the activities. Students receive training in hard skills, safety considerations, and leadership skills for each of the activities. The program combines leadership theory, skill development, practice and fun!
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Program specifics

• Our youth adventure camps offer something for young people from ages 12 through 18.
• Fees for all youth programs include transportation while at camp, accommodation, quality meals, guiding and instruction, and equipment (unless otherwise specified).
• All programs will run with a minimum of 6 participants and a maximum of 12 participants. If the program is cancelled by HeLa Ventures, we will do our best to move participants to another suitable program.

Drop Off Time: 2:00 PM Day 1 at our camp in Rocky Mountain House (Sunday) unless otherwise specified in program description

Pickup: 5:00 PM on the final day of camp, from the camp in Rocky Mountain House  (unless otherwise specified in program description)

Equipment List:  A list of required equipment can be downloaded here (.pdf format). Some programs may require additional equipment or supplies; please check with coordinators. You need Adobe reader to open and print this document. If you do not have Adobe Reader, click here to connect to Adobe for download.

Forms:  Please fill out Assumption of Risk Agreement and Medical Form and bring with you on the first day of camp.

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