
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...
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).

Youth smiling in front of fridge at community garden.

Person on mountain bike with friends

Group of young people hiking with backpacks

Youth smiling in front of fridge at community garden.
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.
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As an Award participant you will have the chance to:
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Design your own Award program.
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Work with your adult mentors to set goals and record your progress.
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Make a positive impact on the lives of others through community service.
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Learn valuable practical and social skills for career development.
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Take up the challenge of an Adventurous Journey.
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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.
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You are able to join our learning sessions and our Adventurous Journey as an introduction to the Duke of Ed. award.
