Canadian Mountain Holidays: Bobbie Burns Backcountry Lodge
Revelstoke: July 1-4th 2015
Note: Deadline to apply is May 15th (some conflicting info in application form)
Note: Deadline to apply is May 15th (some conflicting info in application form)
Introduction
Awakening Directions is a three-day adventure based learning program
for youth ages 15-18. The program occurs
at the Bobbie Burns backcountry lodge south of Golden. The intention of Awakening Directions is to
provide a program that encourages youth to develop leadership skills and explore
directions they can take in life through the outdoors and experiential learning
in a respectful, safe, and empowering environment. Our program is designed
around the “Circle of Courage” model of resiliency that was created by Dr.
Martin Brokenleg. Stemming from Indigenous
world-views there are four universal growth needs for all children/youth:
belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity. Our first year program addresses belonging
and mastery through experiential learning in a safe and empowering environment
for 4 days. The second year program
promotes independence through a 12-hour solo, and extensive hard skills
developed by camping out in the mountains for the duration of this 5-day
program. The third year program is the
final graduated stage of generosity where youth who have completed all stages
of the program can return to develop leadership skills by co-facilitating with
trip leaders.
Application Forms are available
