Winter BLAST! (Blue Lake Adventure Skills Training)- March 6th- 13th, 2010

Develop Winter Technical and Leadership Skills!

During March break, Blue Lake is running a new winter technical skills and leadership program for youth aged 15 to 18. This course will take participants on a journey of adventure, leadership development, and personal growth. Throughout this 8 day program, participants will experience what it`s like to be part of a dynamic and energetic team. They will develop winter outdoor technical and safety skills, and receive training and workshops taught in an experiential manner onsite at the Blue Lake Centre, and back-country practical experience. Lessons will include: winter camping and survival, back-country safety, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snow shelter building, risk management, and more! All participants will receive certification in Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 from the Canadian Avalanche Association. Winter BLAST will teach participants new ways to approach problems, and overcome challenges through participation in various initiatives and recreation activities. Through this program, participants will also be able to develop their leadership and teamwork skills including communication, problem solving, motivation, group management, critical thinking, self esteem building, teamwork, reflection, and conflict resolution.

This winter youth leadership program involves 5 days of intense training at the Blue Lake Centre, followed by a 3 day trip into the back country to stay in a 'Base Camp' of snow shelters built by the group. The back-country portion of this program will take place on a pre-determined route which is classified as Low-Risk, making it a safe and stable winter camping environment. All instructors of this program possess a high level of training and experience.  

For more information Download: Winter BLAST Brochure

FULL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE! Apply Now! Space is limited.

Participants will be selected based on their interest in developing their leadership and winter backcountry safety skills, as well as their potential to have a positive impact on their communities. All interested participants must submit an application to Blue Lake by Friday February 19th, 2010. Applications may be submitted by E-mail, Fax, or Mail.