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 
Learn more about the camps

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.