Youth Programs

Discover the extraordinary within YOU!

At Flying Squirrel Adventures, we believe in the extraordinary abilities of young people beyond the confines of traditional education. That's why we are proud to be a licensed Duke of Edinburgh Award Centre, offering a Youth Leadership Program that combines skill-building, community connection, and thrilling outdoor adventures.

What It's All About

Your Next Steps...

1 - Join an Info Session

We host monthly information sessions to go over how the program works, how you can participate, and what the award can do for you!

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2 - Register Online

When you are ready to start, you can register for the program online choosing us as the award centre and download the online record book. Our award leader will be in touch with you to help you get started

3 - Plan Your Activities

There are 4 activity areas to complete which include: voluntary service, physical recreation, skill development, and adventurous journey. You will work with the award leader to help you choose your activities for each area.

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4 - Check in With Assessors

An assessor or mentor is there to support you as you work on your goals. They will be able to confirm that you completed your activities and encourage you along the way.

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Award Sections

There are 4 sections involved in completing the Bronze Level award. To complete the award, you need to plan an activity and a personally challenging goal for each of the four sections. Your Award should be balanced so choose activities from a range of areas; and all Award activities must be voluntary (no cash, no chores,
no school credit).

Community Service

Youth smiling in front of fridge at community garden.

Physical Recreation

Person on mountain bike with friends

Adventurous Journey

Group of young people hiking with backpacks

Community Service

Youth smiling in front of fridge at community garden.

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You can begin your journey at any time of the year!

Taking part in the Award isn’t easy – it requires commitment over
time – but it is simple to get started and after all your time and
effort you will have achieved something special of which you can
be very proud.

As an Award participant you will have the chance to:

Design your own Award program.
Work with your adult mentors to set goals and record your progress.
Make a positive impact on the lives of others through community service.
Learn valuable practical and social skills for career development.
Take up the challenge of an Adventurous Journey.
Connect with other Award participants at home and abroad.

The Adventurous Journey

Youth completing each award level are required to complete an Adventurous Journey! These adventures are overnight and planned by the youth. This year, the Bronze level participants are heading to the backcountry of Kejimkujik National Park.

You are able to join our learning sessions and our Adventurous Journey as an introduction to the Duke of Ed. award.

Adventure Awaits | Youth Leadership/ Duke of Edinburgh Program