What is Educo Adventure School?

EDUCO ADVENTURE SCHOOL Presentation for District PAC

Forest Grove, BC April 8, 2009

Educo (latin): “To draw forth, or lead out,

from within”

Mission Statement of Educo Adventure School: “To offer an experiential outdoor adventure/challenge program that guides individuals and groups to discover the true qualities of character inherent in us all. We believe that the recognition and expression of this potential will lead to a healthy and balanced

individual, society and world.”

Educo  Adventure  School  is…   Based  in  100  Mile  House    

 Run  by  Educo  Canada,  a  nonpro?it  society  and  a            registered  charity  

 40  years  old!  (est.  1969)  

   A  leading  provider  of  wilderness-­‐based            experiential  education  for  youth  in  B.C.  

   Part  of  the  Educo  International  Alliance,  a            membership  of  six  nonpro?it  Educo  schools          worldwide  

Educo Canada supports young people and their communities to draw forth their full and unique potential by offering experiential wilderness programs and community-based projects that develop self-awareness, build essential leadership skills and foster a respect for the natural world. In doing this we strive to create a healthy and balanced society and world.

At  Educo  Adventure  School,  our  focus  is  youth  Since  1969  we  have  consistently  provided  young  people  with    wilderness  experiences  that  have  greatly  in?luenced  their  

lives  

Learning Outcomes

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