The Youth Excellence Society (YES) is a charitable, non-partisan organization that provides exceptional leadership training to British Columbia's youth through the support of the province's co-operative and credit union movement. Each camp focuses on four primary themes: · Self Awareness · Communication Skills · Co-operation · Leadership For over 30 years, The YES has provided a unique learning experience for over 9,000 young people.

Camp Type:  Residential Year Established: 1975 Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 13 to 17 years old Cost/Week: $351.00-$500.00/wk Religious Affiliation: Camp Owner(s): Camp Director(s): Brian Smith Nearest Large City: Vancouver Off Season Rental: Accreditations ? BCCA

Camp Focus: Academic and Pre-College Camps: Leadership Special Programs: Community Service Winter and Spring Break Programs

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The YES runs 5 separate week-long leadership camps throughout the year: · Three "Basic" camps each July aimed at 14-16 year olds; · One "Advanced" camp each March spring break for any 14-18 year old that has attended a Basic Camp; · One "Grad" camp each August for any youth who has been to both a Basic and an Advanced Camp. There's also a Reunion Camp which takes place over a weekend in November each year - it costs $125. All of the week-long camps are $535 which includes bus transport to the Lakes.