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Western Educational Adventures

Youth Outdoor Leadership Program

Keep your children & teens active during the school year in Victoria BC & on Vancouver Island! Western Educational Adventures (WEA) offers a comprehensive teen leadership program in and around Greater Victoria, B.C.

Join our Club Membership and gain access to our full lineup of integrated trips—hiking, kayaking, camping skills, geocaching, navigation, orienteering, fire building, surfing, survival skills, and more. Our club membership synergizes these carefully sequenced trips to build confidence, fitness, and lasting friendships while developing genuine outdoor leadership skills.

Prefer to explore on your own terms? We also offer standalone trips throughout the year, so you can participate in individual adventures without committing to the full membership program.



Program Offerings

Name Description
Victoria Teen & Pre-Teen Outdoor Leadership Club Teens & Pre-Teens learn to plan, lead, & participate in various fun outdoor activities and expeditions.
Weekend Tofino Surf Camp Learn to surf, about surf board maintenance, construction and get to explore the Tofino/Ukie area!
Wilderness Nootka Trip The purpose of this year-end wilderness trip is to introduce the youth leadership group to backcountry travel, set group expectations and to get to know each other.

Victoria Teen & Pre-Teen Outdoor Leadership Club

Western Educational Adventures
Greater Victoria, BC
PROGRAM AGE GENDER PROGRAM LENGTH
Regular Tuesday Meeting 11 - 15 Sept - June 17:45 20:30
TYPE PRICE BEFORE AUG 01 REGULAR PRICE
Returning Families *$2,175 + GST *$2,500 + GST
New Families *$2,275 + GST *$2,500 + GST

*Most activities carry and additional cost and take place at times other than during meetings.

PROGRAM DATES AVAILABILITY
Tuesdays Sep 22, 2026 - Jun 1, 2027 Accepting applications for September

The program does not run on certain days, refer to confirmation sheet.

Trial, part-time, full-time and on-call options available.

Description: Looking for activities for teens or activities for pre-teens? Consider an outdoor leadership program for teens in Victoria BC like no other! Designed as an alternative to team sports and rec center programs, our Victoria Teen Outdoor Leadership Club teaches teens valuable life skills including leadership, planning, budgeting, fitness, employment, healthy eating and social responsibility and more. Teens attend one session per week and plan outdoor activities and events such as backcountry camping trips, skiing trips, surfing trips, kayaking trips, canoeing trips, hiking trips, orienteering sessions, geocaching and fundraising. They may also get the opportunity to test their new leadership skills while working with younger children. Younger pre-teens do similar activities and build up to the adventures of the older teens. This program is driven by the youth! Financial Assistance is available for this program.

**Please note that there is an application process for this program**

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Weekend Tofino Surf Camp

Kids surfing camp Vancouver Island BC
Victoria, Tofino & Ucluelet, BC
AGE GENDER PROGRAM LENGTH
9 - 16 Inclusive 3 days
REGULAR PRICE
$750 + GST
PROGRAM DATES
Apr 24 - 26, 2026 Space Available
Description: Join us for an unforgettable weekend surf adventure in Tofino, on the wild West Coast of Vancouver Island. This exciting youth program begins Friday evening with group transportation from Victoria, setting the stage for a weekend of waves, wilderness, and connection.

On Saturday and Sunday morning, campers take part in professionally guided surf sessions led by skilled instructors in a safe, supportive environment. Teens learn how to catch waves, pop up, and ride with confidence - experiencing the unmatched thrill of standing on a surfboard for the first time. When not surfing, the group explores the stunning coastal landscapes of Pacific Rim National Park, hiking beaches and forest trails, exploring the scenic Wild Pacific Trail, and a visit to the local Ucluelet Aquarium.

Evenings are spent cooking healthy camp meals, relaxing with new friends, and soaking in the natural beauty or our accommodations. After a final surf session on Sunday morning, the group returns to Victoria late afternoon - wrapping up a weekend filled with adventure, learning, and unforgettable memories. This all-inclusive surf weekend blends outdoor adventure, skill-building, and West Coast exploration into one incredible experience.

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Year-End Wilderness Trip

Western Educational Adventures
Nootka Trail
AGE GENDER PROGRAM LENGTH
9 - 16 Inclusive 8 days
PROGRAM DATES AVAILABILITY
May 14, 2026, 10:00am – May 21, 2026, 8:30pm Accepting applications
Description: Each year, our youth leadership program organizes a special year-end expedition that takes the group into British Columbia's wilderness. These trips vary annually—some years the cohort paddles remote lakes on a canoe adventure, while other years they explore coastal waters by kayak or tackle challenging mountain trails. This year, the group has selected the Nootka Trail as their capstone wilderness experience, a choice that promises to test their skills and deepen their connection to the natural world.

The Nootka Trail is a scenic coastal hiking route on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, that winds through old-growth temperate rainforest and along dramatic rocky shorelines. Hikers encounter diverse ecosystems, tidal zones, creek crossings, and opportunities to observe wildlife. A day hike on the Nootka Trail allows youth leadership groups to experience the region's backcountry beauty while developing their outdoor competencies in a challenging but rewarding wilderness setting.

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