Teen Adventures
Teen Adventures is a multi-day outdoor program for 13 to 18 year-olds, diagnosed with cancer or a blood disorder, and their siblings. On these adventures teens may go surfing, kayaking, whale watching, white water rafting, zip-lining, rock climbing, horseback riding, and so much more! We have partnered with some incredible excursion specialists at Power-to-Be, to provide unique outdoor experiences for teens. We also have amazing medical staff and support staff accompanying our teens on these trips so we can safely assure everyone is being cared for no matter where they are on their journey.
These adventures are so much more than a simple camping trip. Isolation during and post-treatment is one of the most prominent feelings that teens and young adults say they experience during their cancer journey. These events combat isolation by giving the teens the opportunity to connect with each other outside of the hospital environment and help build a community of support for themselves. The smiles we help create through these programs makes everything we do totally worth it.
Next Adventure: July 16-19, 2024 – Whistler – Ziplining tree-top tour, Peak to Peak gondola experience, & more!
Please email s.dunbar@cw.bc.ca with any questions.
Teen Adventures are BACK! Join us in Whistler in July.
Have more questions? Email sdunbar@cw.bc.ca Apply Now!
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