Fireside Adventures - International Leadership BC

Canadian and international youth are welcomed to participate in a unique 14 or 21-day integrated leadership program while being immersed in an outdoor adventure expedition. Located in beautiful British Columbia, participants explore some of BC's most beautiful and significant locations, including: Whistler, Desolation Sound, Castlegar, Selkirk Mountain Range, the Slocan Valley (Nakusp, New Denver, Slocan) Gambier Island, the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver. 

Quest and Explorer Expedition Highlights:

Participate in an intensive outdoor leadership program. Please refer to our trip plans for program details, available on our website.

• Ocean and canoe expeditions offering provincial canoe certifications
• Hike to two glacier lakes (Rainbow and Garibaldi Lakes), Elfin Lake Park and Selkirk Mountain Range
• Paddle along the majestic coastlines on the Sunshine Coast’s Desolation Sound
• Spend time at Whistler’s Fireside Lodge, sleep under the stars in some of BC's best Provincial Parks and enjoy some peaceful rest in your tent
• Experience the beauty of British Columbia’s interior such as Slocan Valley and New Denver
• Learn the basics of front and back country camping, day hiking and orienteering
• Be supported by experienced and skilled instructors who will provide supervision for 24 hours a day for the entirety of the program
• Participate in archery, snorkeling and stand up paddle boarding
• Learn about leadership styles and competencies of leaders
• Partake in language and cultural exchange experiences with other international, Canadian and Aboriginal youth
• Visit and work on an organic farm
• Participate in environmental stewardship projects 

What are Fireside Adventure Camps all about?

Our Fireside Adventure camps about giving our teens and children the skills, knowledge and confidence to be self-propelled young leaders of their generation.

Explorer and Quest programs are a blend of an ultimate road trip for teens wanting to explore some of the most popular places to camp in British Columbia, while participating in an enriched leadership experience.

Our instructors support and teach participants how to lead themselves and develop a stronger sense of who they are, while learning the value of teamwork. Youth strive to understand their world and are eager to discover their leadership potential. Our 14/21-day programs are a great educational stepping stone for youth to determine their vision and understand their potential.