Leadership Programs - Wilderness Expeditions

Ooch Up-Stream - Doing great things in the great outdoors.

Up-Stream is our 14-day wilderness program for campers aged 16 - 19. Participants become skilled in everything from canoeing and map reading to rock-climbing. The trip features a challenging 9-day canoe expedition on the French River providing the opportunity for participants to discover their strengths and inner capabilities. This remarkable adventure is facilitated by two skilled and experienced instructors, and is medically supervised by health care professionals from SickKids Hospital. Participants leave feeling proud of their achievements, secure in their new friendships, and optimistic about their futures.

Dog Sledding Expedition in Northern Ontario

This 3-day dog sledding weekend is an exciting and challenging trip for leaders ages 15-18. Throughout the weekend, both participants and instructors work together to create a supportive leadership-oriented environment. Participants build self-esteem and leadership skills through challenging and engaging fun-filled days with the dog-sled teams.