YU Adventures

$255 | $204 (4 Day Week)

Outdoor Pursuits

JULY 4-7 (4 DAY WEEK) JULY 24-28 AUG 8-11 (4 DAY WEEK) AUG/SEPT 28-1

Finished Grades 2 to 8

Looking for a great outdoor adventure? Learn skills such as communication, team building, problem solving, and eco-awareness while exploring Brock’s unique ecosystem along the Niagara Escarpment. Build shelters and learn about geocaching and environmental stewardship principles such as “leave no trace”.

Youth U Amazing Race

JULY 10-14 JULY/AUG 31-4 AUGUST 21-25

Finished Grades 2 to 8

This Jurassic themed amazing race will take you across campus to complete various tasks, solve clues and work as a team. The fun plot twist will involve activities of learning about the Jurassic period including digging for clues, making your own fossils and excavating a virtual dig site.

Adventure Climbing

JULY 17-21 AUGUST 14-18

Finished Grades 4 to 8

Immerse yourself in all things climbing! Youth University is home to a 10-route outdoor rock-climbing wall. We invite you to conquer it. Whether you’ve never climbed before and want to learn some basic techniques, or you want to push yourself to get further into the sport, Adventure Climbing is right for you. You will learn sport climbing techniques, how to tie climbing knots, warm up, and injury prevention. You will also spend time slack lining and developing teamwork skills on our low ropes course and 30-ft high rope challenge course.

Leaders In Training

JULY 17-28

2 WEEK PROGRAM

Finished Grades 8 to 11

2 WEEKS $400

AUG/SEPT 21-1

2 WEEK PROGRAM

Everyone has the skills to serve as a role model, take this opportunity to start your journey to leadership success. Discover the principles of program design and individual and group development, while exploring your own leadership style and values.

As a Leader in Training, you will:

• Tap into your personal leadership skills

• Develop effective interpersonal communication skills

• Gain the confidence to overcome obstacles and accomplish goals

• Work alongside a YU mentor in creating exciting adventures for youth

• Receive a certificate for 30 hours of volunteer service.