Balancing our Minds Youth Summit - Feb 11, 2016

Some travel funds available - let your counsellor know if you are interested

Forum for Young Canadians

Rotary Adventure in Citizenship

Our local Rotary Club has once again been accepted to send a student to the Adventure in Citizenship in Ottawa.  

What is required?

• Candidates must be between 16 and 18 years old on May 1, 2015
• Candidates should have above-average marks
• A 250 word essay on "What Does Being a Canadian Citizen Mean to Me?"

What does it cost?

• Our local Rotary Club pays for your flight and the cost of the camp.

What is the deadline?

You submit your essay to your counsellor by February 13th

Parks Canda Youth Ambassador

Awakening Directions: Youth Adventure Based Learning Program

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 from September 11-14, 2014. The program is primarily funded by generous guest of CMH - Arthur Tauck and Frank Gould.  10 youth will be selected based on the application forms.  Kim Younger will be in Revelstoke on May 29 & 30th to promote the program and help students complete their applications.

Some current students who attended the last camp:  Megan E., Ainsley A., Sonia S., Tashi T., Josh R.

Ask them questions!

Check out the 3 minute video highlighting some past camps (Just click on the Awakening Directions Video once this link opens)

http://www.brucehowatt.com/Multimedia/Slide-Shows/i-jLsmHVC

YES Camp -sponsored by Revelstoke Credit Union

Interested?  See Ms Kuster.

UBC-O Summer Scholars Program

The Summer Scholars Program (July 13 - 26 or 29 with the Vancouver extension) is a non-credit course that will give students a solid foundation in sustainability and the science behind environmental issues. Students will be guided through field research by experts, and gain valuable hands-on experience while they:

•  complete a final study project, perfect for college applications
•   participate in a fully supervised program of classes, field trips, and recreational activities
•   explore Canada and meet students from around the world on UBC's Okanagan and Vancouver campuses

The program is open to students between 16 and 18 years of age, entering one of their final two years of recognized high-school study. Students must be capable of undertaking academic instruction in English and must be in good academic standing (unofficial transcript required). With only 40 spaces available for the Summer Scholars Program, students should apply early.

To learn more, and to apply online, visit the Summer Scholars Program website.

China!

RSS students will once again have the amazing opportunity to participate in the Beijing International Education Exchange (BIEE) summer camp in China.  The British Columbia Council for International Education (BCCIE)  will be sending 45 BC secondary students between the ages of 14 to 18 to participate in the program. Four chaperones from various BC school districts will accompany the students on the 10-day camp.

 All in-China costs for BC students will be covered by BIEE.  Program fees required from each student will include airfare (international air travel from Vancouver to Beijing plus domestic air travel from within BC to Vancouver), a China visitor’s visa, medical/travel insurance, and a $200 program administration fee.   BCCIE has secured a competitive rate with Air China; the international airfare will be approximately $1215 (including all taxes and fees).   The total cost of the trip should be about $1500 per student.  

 The cost of accommodation, meals, local transportation, tuition and local activities in China will be covered by BIEE.   Students are also encouraged to bring spare cash for personal use or emergency situations.   

Click here for an application forms or see Ms Milmine.  For more information on the summer camp program can be found at: http://www.bjchinese.bjedu.cn/summercamp/index.html  

Photos of SD6/SD19 students participating in past camps can be found at:  http://www.facebook.com/rmisp  

 Applications are due Wednesday, April 9 at 4:00pm.  Applications can be submitted directly to Mr. Pfeiffer via email or to the school office as a paper copy.  Successful applicants will be notified on April 10 and submitted to BCCIE for final approval on April 11.  

2,3,5 or 10 month EXHANGE PROGRAM

STS has offered two scholarships of $2000 each for RSS students interested in going on one of their exchange programs.  They offer 2,3,5 or 10 month exchanges and the scholarship can be put towards any of the offered packages.  Take a look at the link below to see current program fees.  (Note, the fees do not include the $2000 scholarship, so take that off the total)



http://www.stsfoundation.ca/en/Programs/ProgramsFees