Creating Access

Our Open Enrollment Programs

Outward Bound Canada's spring & summer programs offer youth transformative outdoor experience. Through the generosity of our donors, the Youth Access Fund provides financial assistance, helping more youth overcome financial barriers and participate in these impactful experiences.

Thanks to both new and repeat donors providing scholarships and financial assistance, we have been able to offer even more youth the opportunity to join an Outward Bound program on their school break. These programs are designed to reduce financial barriers to accessing meaningful, high quality outdoor educational experiences.

In June we put out a sincere call to action to raise the final amounts needed to get all of our applicants off of the funding waitlist. and out into the wilderness for a life-changing adventure. You heard us, and you delivered!

“Thank you so much for supporting me to participate this summer! Thanks to donations, I was able to broaden my world and gain new experiences in collaboration, responsibility, and communication!”

-Youth participant on our Toronto: Urban Wild 1-Week Climbing Camp

“[Our son] connected in a way that we could never have imagined, however, certainly hoped for. The positive impact this has had on him has been incredible. We have seen more smiling from him since his return than we have seen in years. He has returned with a new and positive sense of purpose, and with this we are excited to see what the future holds for him.”

-Parent of Student on our West Coast: Epic 3-Week Sea Kayaking & Surfing Adventure, Recipient of Youth Access Fund