Coastline Challenges is a 26-day wilderness program located on 98 acres outside of Victoria, BC. The program consists of a progression of wilderness trips including a 4-day introductory canoe trip, 10-day expedition canoe trip, 3-day solo reflection, and 5-day hiking trip. Participants will learn and practice basic wilderness and canoeing skills at the base camp before embarking on expeditions to remote areas of Vancouver Island. The program is designed to challenge participants physically and mentally while fostering teamwork and personal growth in a natural setting away from everyday routines and distractions.

1. Coastline Challenges
Camp
26 day Wilderness Program

2. WHAT?
Coastline Challenges is a 26-day wilderness
program that takes youth away from the ordinary
routines of everyday life and gives them the
opportunity to try something different!

3. What is Base Camp?
Pond
The base camp for Coastline
Challenges is located on a 98-
acre outside of Victoria, BC
Climbing tower Each group spends the first few
days at the base camp learning
skills for the wilderness
expeditions

4. Coastline Challenges is a progression of wilderness trips…
4 day Introduction Canoe Trip
10 day Expedition Canoe Trip
3 day Reflection (Solo)
5 day Hiking trip
GRADUATION DAY!!!

5. Our style is rugged.. Youth will be sleeping outside!

6. In the first few days of the program, groups will
learn, practice and get comfortable with basic
canoe skills, including strokes, safety, and rescue
skills.

7. What is a 48 hour “Reflection” (Solo)?
A “reflection” is 48 hours
you will have on your own
site to practice your
wilderness skills and
reflect on life. Staff
come by often to check
in on how you are doing.
Reflection site in the woods
Reflection site on the beach

8. BASIC PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS
No No No
Smoking Weapons Violence
No crime No
No Drugs
stories Electronics
No
No Jewelry No Bullying
contraband
No Phone No
No Alcohol
Use cosmetics

9. Early Exit:
Coastline is a designated wilderness program supported by the Ministry of
Children and Family Development and maintain a high level of safety at all
times. Coastline adheres to the SPOWA manual (Ministry standards and
policies governing Outdoor and Wilderness Activities) document that ensures
safety of participants)
REASONS FOR AN EARLY EXIT:
•Repeated none compliance to program expectations
•Risk of AWOL/Missing person
•Safety of the participants and staff
•Unwilling participant into the field
•Medical reason
•Compassionate exit (extenuating circumstances)

10. Challenge …and Success
There will be tough days……
Coastline has youth from
all over BC attend our
programs. From various
cultural background,
ages and abilities. You
NEVER know what
someone is capable of
doing until they try.
Coastline is an
opportunity for many
youth to experience
SUCCESS for the first
time!

11. There is no class room at Coastline!
Learning is done out in the wilderness.
Youth will see some of the most remote
and epic areas around Vancouver Island.

12. Come to Coastline Challenges ready to work hard,
too! BEAUTY!
Clayoquot Sound

13. TEAMWORK!!

14. A chance to work together, encourage and support each other….
Mt. Albert Edward

15. Take the time to enjoy the simple things……..

16. Epic and remote locations like this!
Clayoquot Sound

17. There’s no way around it…. some of the days are long and full of
hard work, and require determination, patience and a lot of
extra effort. But at the end of the day when youth reach their
destination, everyone shares the success and pride of a job well
done.
Clayoquot Sound

18. By overcoming the tough times, Coastline Challenges helps youth
tap into their unknown abilities and talents, develop inner strengths
and grow in self-confidence.
Southern Gulf Islands

19. OPPORTUNITY!!
Coastline Challenges is designed to be a
meaningful and positive opportunity. Youth can
experience of adventure and challenge,
stretching their own limits. This experience will
stay with them for many years to come.

20. GRADUATION:
Youth have the opportunity for
friends, family & professionals
to attend graduation and
celebrate success & see
demonstrations of skills !

21. Thank you for your interest in
Coastline Challenges Camp!