Youth Summer Camp Sponsorship Program

Youth Summer Camp Sponsorship Program

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Sponsorship Details

Program Intake Period

• Applications are accepted annually between February 1st and May 31st.
• The intake period will close once four eligible recipients have been approved.

Funding for eligible youth includes:

• Up to $1,500 toward camp registration fees only.
• Funds will be issued directly to the camp organization unless otherwise authorized by Four Rivers Co-op.

Expenses not covered (responsibility of the legal guardian):

• Travel and transportation.
• Accommodation outside of camp registration.
• Equipment or gear.
• Meals during travel.
• Personal expenses.
• Any additional or unrelated fees.

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Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:

✅ Are between 13 and 18 years of age at the time of application.

✅ Are a resident within the Four Rivers Co-op trading area.

✅ Have been accepted or registered in an eligible summer camp program.

✅ Are attending a camp that takes place within the current calendar year.

✅  Have a legal guardian submit the application on their behalf.

✅  Must submit a complete application within the annual intake period.

✅  Agree to provide a post-camp summary outlining their experience and learning outcomes.

Ineligible Applicants:

❌  Individuals under 13 years of age or over 18 years of age at the time of application.

❌  Youth who are not residents of the Four Rivers Co-op trading area.

❌  Youth who have previously been approved as a recipient of the Co-op Summer Camp Sponsorship within the same calendar year.

❌  Camps that do not meet program eligibility requirements.

Additional Program Conditions:

• Sponsorship is limited to one camp per recipient per calendar year.
• A maximum of four youth will be approved per year.

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Camp Eligibility

Eligible camps must:

✅  Be structured summer programs for youth aged 13 and older.

✅  Operate in British Columbia.

✅  Align with the educational and developmental intent of the Co-op Summer Camp Sponsorship Program.

Eligible camp types may include:

• Leadership camps.
• Agricultural camps.
• Space camps.
• Robotics camps.
• Science camps.
• Nature and outdoor education camps.
• Academic enrichment camps.

Ineligible camp types include:

❌  Sports-based camps.

❌  Religious-based camps.

❌  Camps located outside of British Columbia.

❌  Camps that demonstrate unsafe, unethical, or misaligned practices.

Applications are accepted annually between February 1st and May 31st and will remain open until four eligible recipients have been approved.

To apply, please APPLY HERE.

PLEASE NOTE: Sponsorship funding is subject to approval by Four Rivers Co-op. Applicants are advised not to register or pay for a camp program until approval has been confirmed.

Applications must be submitted in full to be considered. All submissions are reviewed on a first come, first served basis. Please allow up to two weeks for application review. Applicants will be notified once a decision has been made. Due to the high volume of applications received each year, Four Rivers Co-op is unable to provide specific feedback regarding unsuccessful applications

For questions regarding the program, please contact:
Email: community@fourrivers.crs
Phone: 250-567-4414

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Examples of Qualifying Camps

The following camps meet general program eligibility criteria and are provided as examples. Applicants are not limited to these programs, provided their selected camp meets all eligibility requirements outlined above.

• YES Camp – Vancouver
• YMCA Camp Kanannaq – Prince George
• UNBC Active Minds – Prince George
• VISST – Vancouver
• Science World Summer Camps – Vancouver
• BC Wildlife Federation “Go Wild” – Peachland
• Strathcona Park Lodge – WYLD Expeditions – Campbell River
• UBC Wild & Immersive Teen Ecology Summer Camp – Maple Ridge
• Wildsight Columbia River Field School – Revelstoke
• Brentwood College School Marine Sciences Camp – Mill Bay
• Brentwood College School Model United Nations & Debate Camp – Mill Bay
• Brentwood College School Senior Musical Theatre – Mill Bay
• Brentwood College School Climbing Camp – Mill Bay
• Columbia Outdoor School – Blue Lake Camp – East Kootenay

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Program Disclaimer & Conditions

Four Rivers Co-op is committed to supporting youth development across our trading area. While we strive to assist as many families as possible, the program is limited to a maximum of four recipients per calendar year.

Approval of sponsorship funding does not imply endorsement, supervision, or operational involvement in the selected camp. Four Rivers Co-op is not responsible for the operation, management, safety practices, supervision, programming, or any incidents, injuries, losses, or damages that may occur during participation in the camp. All camp-related responsibilities remain with the camp organization and the legal guardian.

Four Rivers Co-op reserves the right to determine eligibility, request additional documentation, and decline applications that do not meet program criteria or align with the organization’s values and community investment priorities.