Our Camps
The Saskatchewan Co-operative Youth Program, or Co-op Camp, has many camps to offer. Find out when each level is being offered this summer by checking out the CAMP DATES for this year!
Junior
These camps are for youth that are 12 and 13 years old and new to the program. Participants will explore how they belong to a wider world of co-operatives, the media, friendship and groups. In addition to all the social and recreational activities, such as swimming, canoeing, campfires and dances; Junior camps includes sessions on deconstructing the media, conflict resolution, and co-operatives- locally and globally.
Introductory
This camp welcomes back Junior participants as well as 14 and 15 year olds who are new to the program. There is lots of fun to be had while swimming, canoeing, singing songs around the campfire and getting to know new people. At the Introductory level participants also form and run their own co-operative canteen with the help of staff as well as explore issues of individualities, communication, community, co-operatives and global development.
Intermediate
This camp is for 16 to 18 year olds who are new to the program or for participants who have attended an Introductory camp. At this stage participants form a co-operative community and take the lead in setting goals and designing the week. This camp also includes sessions on the co-operative principles, leadership, human differences and understanding, and trust and openness. Participants also select the recreational and social activities.
Graduate
In order to attend this camp you must be invited after attending an Intermediate camp. At this level participants learn many skills that will help them transition from High School. Through forming a co-operative community participants will have the opportunity voice their opinions on topical co-operative issues, particularly youth involvement. Other topics will include Canadian unity, values and consensus building. Participants will also choose the camp's social and recreational activities.
