Nunavut Youth Leadership Program

July 14-30, 2013

Program Overview
This program is designed to encourage youth to discover what is uniquely strong about them as people and how they can use those assets to help them on their journeys into adulthood. Nine youth ages 14-18 will be selected to participate in this program. The program is 17 days long and includes a multi-day camping component. The program will start with an opening ceremony in Iqaluit, followed by several days of workshops on the themes of leadership and land stewardship. The group will then fly to Mt. Joy, Katannilik Territorial Park and will paddle 60 km on the Soper River, portage boats, navigate rapids and spend time living together on the Land. After the river portion of the program the group will complete a community service project near Kimmirut and spend several days on the Land with local Elders doing cultural activities. The program structure and curriculum has been designed in collaboration with community members in Iqaluit and Kimmirut based on the following key learning objectives: leadership, resilience and environmental stewardship. This program is designed for youth who are motivated to push their limits, to discover their strengths and to work together as an inclusive community during their adventure. While the program is designed to be a very fun and engaging adventure on the Land, it will also be physically challenging at times. Two thirds of the way through their journey, the students will have a 1km portage around Soper Falls, which is impassable by raft. This will likely be the most challenging aspect physically, but also one of the memories they will be most proud of! A positive outlook and willingness to try are really the most important elements. Due to the remote nature of the program, removal from the course due to inappropriate behaviour or unsafe decision-making is a costly process involving the assistance of outside agencies. By accepting a spot on this program youth are coming as representatives of their home communities. We invite youth to give their greatest efforts and do their part to create an atmosphere of learning and respect.

Applications will be ccepted until May 31st, 2013. Please apply early to avoid disappointment!

Applications will be accepted until June 19th, 2013. Please apply early to avoid disappointment!

Nunavut Youth Leadership Program Application Check List

Step ONE Read the Program Overview, identify if this program sounds like a fit for you Step TWO Complete all sections of the application, listed below

Participant Questionnaire Participant Information Participant Referral Form (please have reference send the Participant Referral
Form directly to Outward Bound)

Step THREE

When all of this is completed, send your Application Package email (preferred)
or fax to: Outward Bound Canada Attn: Scott Caspell scott_caspell@outwardbound.ca Fax: (705) 224 5959

Questions? Please contact: Scott Caspell Nunavut Program Coordinator Scott_Caspell@outwardbound.ca 1-888-688-9273, ext. 222 Lindsay Cornell Program Director lindsay_Cornell@outwardbound.ca 1-888-688-9273, ext. 206

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Step FOUR After we receive your Application Package, you will be contacted to arrange a telephone interview. The purpose of the interview is for us to get to know you and determine if this experience is the right fit for you. This is also a time for you to ask us questions about the course so you will know if you are ready for this experience.

Student Questionnaire Nunavut Youth Leadership Program

Student Name: _______________________________________________ The purpose of this questionnaire is to help our staff get a sense of who you are and your goals for participating in the Nunavut Youth Leadership Program. Please answer as honestly and thoughtfully as possible. Write a short paragraph for each question. Note: This form is to be filled out personally by the person enrolling on the course, not the parent. Feel free to fill out this form electronically. Use a separate piece of paper if needed. 1. Why do you want to come on the Nunavut Youth Leadership Program? Give two reasons

2. What are you most looking forward to about your Outward Bound course?

3. Do you have any doubts, concerns or questions about coming to Outward Bound? What are they?

4. Have you ever been camping before? If so, please tell us about it (where to, duration of trips, activities, etc.)

5. What do you do in your spare time? (activities, pursuits, etc.)

6. What personal goals do you have for the course?

7. What would you like your Instructors to know about you?

Participant Information: PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

Name: Female Male Birth date (MM/DD/YY): Age:

Address: Province: Home Phone: Email ( )

Community: Postal Code : Cell Phone: _ _

Are you interested in earning a high school credit*?

Yes

No

Parent/Guardian Information:
Name(s): Address: Province Home phone: Email: Relationship: Community: Postal Code: Cell:

Nunavut Youth Leadership Program Participant Referral Form

We are asking those who are referring young people for this program to help us by filling out this form. These questions are designed to help us understand the strengths and needs of the youth applying. Please be frank and honest in detailing the appropriate information so that we can develop a clear understanding of the young person being referred. Our objective is to deliver challenging but emotionally and physically safe experiences. The more we know, the better we can serve the youth we have the honour of sharing time with. We appreciate your support! Applicants name: Applicants contact phone # Your name: Your Phone Number: ( Your Email Address: Please feel free to use a separate piece of paper if needed. ) ext Applicants email:

1) How do you know this young person? (Teacher, Parent, Coach, Principal, Youth Coordinator, etc.)

2) How long have you known them?

3) Why do you think this will be a positive experience for the young person?

4) How would you describe this young persons positive attributes? What strengths will they contribute to the group?

Participant Referral Form, page 2 5) How do you think they will manage with physical and emotional aspects of the course?

6) What do you think they might struggle with?

7) What are some things we can be doing to make this a great experience for them?

8) Is there any other information you think we should know about this applicant?

Reference Name

Signature

Date

Thank you for taking the time to complete this referral form. To ensure the confidentiality of your comments, please send the completed referral form directly to: Outward Bound Canada, Attention Scott Caspell scott_caspell@outwardbound.ca Fax: (705) 224 5959 For more information, please contact: Scott Caspell Nunavut Program Coordinator Scott_Caspell@outwardbound.ca 1-888-688-9273, ext. 222 Lindsay Cornell Program Director Lindsay_Cornell@outwardbound.ca 1-888-688-9273, ext. 206

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