WILDE Way Leadership Initiative
Leadership starts here. A two-week program for tweens 12–14 ready to take on bigger challenges, real responsibility, and their first taste of leading the younger crew.
- Ages 12–14
- $700 / 2-week session
- 4 sessions · June 29–Aug 21
- Early-bird $660 before Apr 1
What Awaits You
The WILDE Way Leadership Initiative is where the adventure grows up. Built for ages 12–14 ready to begin their journey as emerging leaders, campers form their own dedicated crew for the session — going deeper into wilderness skills, then stepping up to help lead the younger camp. Real coaching, real reflection, and a Leadership Portfolio to show for it.
Adventure with real responsibility
WILDE Way campers go deeper — harder hikes, longer paddles, advanced bushcraft — as a dedicated cohort of 12–14s that grows together for the whole session. The challenge is bigger, the crew is tighter, and so is the payoff.
Help lead the younger crew
As the session builds, WILDE Way campers shift from building their own skills to assisting instructors — helping facilitate activities with younger campers, getting hands-on mentoring in group management and safety, and discovering their own leadership style in action.
Coaching, journaling & a Leadership Portfolio
Growth here is on purpose. Every WILDE Way camper gets regular coaching sessions with the Leadership Coordinator, guided journaling to reflect on what’s working, and a personal Leadership Portfolio that documents the skills and milestones they’ve earned — proof of growth they keep.
- One-on-one check-ins with the Leadership Coordinator
- Guided journaling & reflection
- A personal Leadership Portfolio of achievements
- Merit-badge progression continues
Sessions, dates & the fine print
WILDE Way runs in two-week sessions (10 days), Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm — same rhythm as camp, with a packed lunch, PFD and rain gear from home.
- Four sessions: Jun 29–Jul 10 · Jul 13–24 · Jul 27–Aug 7 · Aug 10–21
- $700 per 2-week session ($350/week)
- Early-bird: $660 per session ($330/week) before April 1, 2026
- Minimum enrolment: one full session (2 consecutive weeks)
All the adventure — turned up
WILDE Way crews do everything camp does, only deeper: harder trails, longer paddles, bigger water — then help run it for the younger crew.
Push for the top badge levels
Your merit-badge progression keeps going — chase the levels the younger campers can’t reach yet, and mentor them up the ladder behind you.
The daily kit
WILDE provides the canoes, bikes, tools and gear — your camper brings the basics.
- A Transport-Canada-approved PFD from home
- Rain gear: jacket, pants, boots
- Hiking boots or runners — plus water shoes (no Crocs or flip-flops)
- Sun protection: hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
- A refillable water bottle
- Packed lunch + snacks — camp is peanut-free
- Bathing suit + a change of clothes
- A backpack to carry it all
Good to know
What are the 2026 dates?
Adventure Camp (ages 4–11) runs 9 weeks: June 29 – August 28, 2026.
WILDE Way (12–14) and Junior Instructor / LIT (15–17) run in four two-week sessions: June 29–July 10, July 13–24, July 27–August 7 and August 10–21.
Camp runs right through Canada Day and the August long weekend — no closures.
How much does camp cost in 2026?
- Adventure Camp (ages 4–11): $409/week
- WILDE Way Leadership Initiative (12–14): $700 per two-week session — early-bird $660 before April 1, 2026
- Junior Instructor / LIT (15–17): $700 per two-week session — early-bird $660 before April 1, 2026
- Optional: bus $55/week · before/after care $25/week each ($50 for both)
Is there an early-bird discount?
Yes — for WILDE Way and Junior Instructor / LIT: register before April 1, 2026 and pay $330/week instead of $350/week ($660 per two-week session instead of $700).
What should my camper bring every day?
- Sturdy closed-toe shoes that can get muddy
- Rain gear: jacket, pants, boots
- Water shoes for creek & river days — no Crocs or flip-flops
- A Transport-Canada-approved PFD from home
- Hat, sunscreen & sunglasses
- A refillable water bottle
- Packed lunch + snacks
- Bathing suit & a change of clothes
- A backpack to carry it all
Want the fun version — water days, the leave-at-home list and night-before tips? Open the Packing Guide. A detailed packing list also arrives with your registration.
What’s the cancellation policy?
The $150 deposit is non-refundable. Cancel before June 1 for a full refund of the remaining balance.
After June 1, refunds require at least 15 days’ notice before your start date — no refunds inside 15 days or once the program begins.
Junior Instructor (LIT)
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