The YES Summer Camp
Northern Savings is proud to support The Youth Excellence Society (YES). For over 45 years, YES has provided a unique learning experience to more than 10,000 young people from across BC. This charitable, non-partisan organization provides exceptional leadership training to BC's youth through the support of the province's co-operative and credit union movement.
Week-Long/Live-In Youth Leadership Retreats
- Open to youth ages 14 to 18
- Northern Savings pays for camp fees and partial travel for up to two campers annually*
- Located at Cowichan Lake Outdoor Education and Conference Centre on Vancouver Island
- Focuses on values of self-awareness, communication, leadership and cooperation
How to Apply
If you are interested being sponsored* by Northern Savings to attend one of the 2023 YES camps, email us at info@northsave.com no later than June 2, 2023; alternatively, you can contact your branch.
Camp |
Date |
Current Grade |
Price |
Roots A |
July 16 – 22 |
Grade 8 – 10 |
$900.00* |
Roots B |
July 23 – 29 |
Grade 8 – 10 |
$900.00* |
Pathways A |
August 6 – 12 |
Grade 10 – 12 |
$900.00* |
Pathways B |
August 13 – 19 |
Grade 10 – 12 |
$900.00* |
Roots C |
August 20 – 26 |
Grade 8 – 10 |
$900.00* |
Roots D |
August 27 – Sept 2 |
Grade 9 – 11 |
$900.00* |
*Northern Savings will cover one week of camp fees as well as travel costs including: flights, gas, or ferry fees for the camper to get to and from the camp (up to a maximum of $1,000). If two campers are selected for the year, then travel refund is a maximum of $500 each. Receipts must be provided to Northern Savings and travel booking must be made by the camper/guardian. Hotels, food, and miscellaneous items are not covered by Northern Savings.