For more information on these programs click the links below to connect to each Community Center site:

http://www.oliverrecreation.ca/programs/youth
http://www.penticton.ca/recreation/programs/Youth.asp

Below are our 2011 Programs, watch this space for 2012 programs!!
Click here for winter programming.
Check out our Youth Program Fundraising Opportunities!
  Program Where Age When
 
Intro to Mountain Biking Level I
Experienced and qualified instructors will introduce your child to the sport of mountain biking. This course is designed to build skill and confidence, introducing them to the fundamentals of biking and safety while getting the opportunity to ride some of the local trails. Starting with basic skills participants will progress with this program to comfortably enjoying Penticton’s sweet single track!
Meet at Penticton Community Center  11-13yrs 

(very moderate fitness levels required)
 Thursdays

June30, July 7th, 14th and 24th

9:30am-12pm
 
Level II Mountain Biking
Using the Skills learned in Level I Intro to Mountain Biking, participants will start to explore the local trails of the area. Students will start to navigate more technical terrain both ascending and descending single track. After a brief refresher of your Level I skills participants will advance and grow more confident on the trail.
 Meet at the Penticton Community Center  11-13yrs

(very moderate fitness levels required)

 Thursdays

August 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th

9:30am-12pm
 
Teen Outdoor Survival Course
Ideal for all outdoor enthusiasts this course covers survival techniques from shelters to map and compass, survival kits to rescue methods. Our experienced Guides will take you through this hands-on program and assure that you leave feeling confident when playing in the outdoors. (Suitable for all fitness levels)
 Meet at the Penticton Community Center July

Meet at the Oliver Community Center August
 14-18yrs

(Suitable for all fitness levels)
 Thursday
July 14th and 21st
Penticton

Wednesday August 17
Oliver
 
Youth Outdoor Adventure Leadership
This 5 day program will take youth through different aspects of adventure leadership starting with a day of outdoor group development activities and risk management concepts for adventure activities. Day 2 will be spent planning menus and checking gear lists preparing for 3 days of camping. Day 3 we will make our way to a Kettle River campsite for 3 days and 2 nights of camping bliss, paddling at Thone Lake, floating on the river, hiking and orienteering!
 Christian Valley 10-13yrs

(Suitable for all fitness levels) 
July 25-29

9am-4pm, Mon-Tues 
Overnight Wed-Thurs
Home by 4pm Friday
 Introduction to Kayaking
Learn basic kayaking skills and enjoy a scenin tour of Okanagan Lake.   A great way to try out a new and adventurous outdoor activity!
 Vaseux Lake  12-16yrs Wednesday July 13th
1-4pm 

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