WEST COAST DISCOVERY

CANADAJuly 3 - 24, 2012

Outward Bound International is a leadership organization that helps develop character in people through outdoor challenge and adventure experiences. These experiences allow participants to stretch beyond preconceived personal limits to achieve unimagined performance and resultsOutward Bound Ecuador Foundation is a nonprofit organization and its goal is to develop leaders at all levels. Founded in 2006 in Ecuador to spread this way of living and philosophy by different adventures and experiences

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world around them through challenging experiences in unfamiliar settings

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West Coast Discovery Program: Course Description

Travel through the spectacular coastal terrain of Vancouver Island's west coast on this sea kayaking and coastal hiking course. During the sea kayak portion of this incredible expedition, you will paddle through the coves, natural harbours, and small islands in and around Clayoquot Sound.You’ll travel in double or single sea kayaks learning and practicing many ocean travel skills: paddling and bracing techniques, ocean navigation using nautical charts and tide tables, and safety and rescue skills. Clayoquot Sound, declared by UNESCO a biosphere reserve, is a maze of old-growth cedar covered islands and protected inlets, rocky reefs, sandy beaches, deep fjords and natural hot springs.Clayoquot Sound is one of the most beautiful places in the world; share this exquisitemarine environment with resident pods of grey whales, seals, sea otters and sea lions,as well as bald eagles and rich inter-tidal marine life.During the land portion of the course, you’ll trek along beautiful coastal trails, into old growth forest and up into the rugged higher regions to gain spectacular views of the Sound.The West Coast Discovery program includes a 48 hour solo experience, community service project, and Outward Bound leadership training and interpersonal development. You will learn skills in wilderness travel and navigation, backcountry cooking over fires and stoves, leave no - trace camping, campcraft and wilderness etiquette and safety. Course activities include a multi-day sea kayaking expedition, coastal hiking and backpacking, and surfing.

THE OUTWARD BOUND CANADA EXPERIENCE

The goal of every Outward Bound expedition is toteach you and your group the skills necessary to lead

yourselves. Often, you will find that the wildernessenvironment is your best teacher; it will present youand your peers with unique challenges to face andreal problems to solve. Your Instructors, seasoned

wilderness educators who know when to step in andwhen to step back, will help you develop the skillsnecessary to face these obstacles with style and

good judgment. Your job isto come to Outward Bound Canada open to

adventure, fun and learning about yourself and others.

West Coast Discovery Program: Itinerary & LogisticsProgram Length: 21 daysProgram Dates: July 3-24, 2012Location: Program start and end in Tofino, BritishColumbia, Canada.Travel Details: Students can fly to Vancouver airport(YVR) and from YVR’s South Terminal (there is acomplimentary shuttle service between the MainTerminal and South Terminal) direct to Tofino viaOrca Air, a small prop-engine carrier. We are workingon getting a group discount on flights, but generally,flights from YVR to Tofino will cost $412/studentreturn. There are several flights between YVR andTofino per day in summer, our usual arrival time forstudents is the 1pm flight.

Sample Itinerary:IMMERSIONDAY 1:Arrival at TofinoCourse start, Duffle Shuffle, Icebreakers & Teambuilding activities, Campsite orientationAccommodation: Bella Pacifica campgroundDAY 2:Introduction to sea kayak skills: rescue techniques, paddle strokes, day paddle.DAY 3:Expedition LaunchSEA KAYAKING EXPEDITION (Clayoquot Sound)DAY 4-10:Sea Kayak ExpeditionDAY 10:Resupply & Gear exchange for BackpackingDAY 11-13:48-hour wilderness SoloCOASTAL HIKING (Strathcona Park - Bedwell Trail/Wildside Coastal Trail)DAY 14-19:Backpacking expeditionService Project & cultural visitCOURSE END & SURF DAYDAY 20:Surf dayCourse wrap up and clean upBanquet & Course end celebrationDAY 21:Course end: Depart Tofino for YVR, & connecting flights home

Course Cost: $4195 CAD per person, based on a minimum of 8 students per patrol (maximum is 10).$4180 USD

•Course costs include: all in course transportation, food, camping, sea kayaking, surfing and backpacking-specific equipment.•Course costs do not include: personal clothing and equipment (see clothing list), transportation to and from Tofino, BC, meals or accommodation before or after course start and end dates, medical or flight cancellation insurance, air fare ticket.Participant Screening & Enrollment: Traditional student age for Outward Bound Canada’s “Discovery” courses is between 16-18. Student screening and admissions can be handled through OBC’s Admissions department. Outward Bound Canada documents required:•Medical Form•Youth Assumption of Risk•Code of Conduct Commitment Contract•Photo Release•Travel Form•Student Questionnaire

For additional information:

Constanza Montero AguirreProgram Coordinator - Sustainable Projects

Tel: (593) 2 2896 130 Ext. 111Cel: (593) 9 90 403 670

E-mail: constanza@outwardbound.ecAddress: José María Vargas, Lote 2 y Pampite. Cumbayá. Quito-Ecuador www.outwardbound.ec