Our Chilliwack Youth Need Our Help Today!
Can You Help Becoming a Sponsor?
It's easy! If you are an individual or business, we are seeking Founding Sponsors to provide direct cash donations to support program start-up, overall operations and ultimately expand our impact and make a growing difference, one youth at a time!
We also have opportunities for community partners to contribute.
Please call us today to learn about Sponsorship Benefits.
604.876.7535The Pinnacle Team Have Empowered Over 150,000 Youth & Teens To Create Positive Changes and Lasting Impact!
Managed By PINNACLE PURSUITS
OUR MISSION: CONNECT. INSPIRE. ENGAGE. GROW.
We create meaningful group experiences, outdoor leadership adventures and memorable team building programs. We deliver customized pinnacle experiences that provide opportunities for people to build meaningful connections, challenge themselves, expand their perspectives, become inspired, fully engaged and to grow!
To learn more, please visit us at www.PinnaclePursuits.com
"In each of us are heroes; speak to them and they will come forth."
- Joseph Campbell
Welcome to 'Canaspire'...
A unique program for at-risk youth that inspires them to discover and
engage with their passion and natural abilities,
and gives them the tools to help them achieve their fullest potential as human beings and
healthy, positive contributors to their community.
What is "Canaspire"?
Rooted in hands on, experiential learning, ‘Canaspire’ is a referral-based solution serving at-risk youth aged 11-17years living in the City of Chilliwack, BC. The purpose of the program is to help youth address challenges they are facing by exposing them to new experiences and opportunities that give them the tools they need to foster a stronger sense of connection, hope and self-belief, along with a new sense of purpose and direction.
Led by professional mentors and educators, the program mixes the best of outdoor adventure and physical challenges, creative expression, social-emotional-cognitive development, community impact and leadership, skill-based learning, and career and entrepreneurial training.
For Youth - Ages 11-14
To meet the needs of this age group, this program focuses on physical challenges through outdoor learning adventures, positive social-emotional-cognitive skills, teamwork, resiliency, and community involvement and leadership. We work closely with other professionals in the educational system and in their community network to support high school integration.
For Teens - Ages 15+
To meet the needs of this age group, this program focuses creative expression, skill-based learning, community impact and leadership, life skills, and career and entrepreneurial training. We work closely with the other professionals in the educational system and in the business community to prepare these teens for the transition to further training, work opportunities, and ultimately, adult-hood.
HOW'S THE PROGRAM STRUCTURED?
The program consists of regular weekly meet-up events as well as field-trips on weekends and Pro-D days. Led by an incredibly diverse team of professional mentors, educators, wilderness instructors, and specialized guest teachers, we ensure the program stays interesting, engaging, and relevant to the needs of youth.
Empowering Our Youth:
The Future of Chilliwack
Research shows that youth who experience optimal levels of regular physical challenge, mental stimulation and creativity, and positive social interaction, are healthier, happier and more fulfilled. They have a stronger sense of control, a more positive outlook, and greater self-esteem.
Naturally, we are all different in how we learn and develop and interact in our environments. As we know not all kids are cut out for school; when it comes to our young people, the ‘four walls’ may not be the answer. Thus, youth who do not connect with the traditional learning environment require other modes of thinking, doing, learning, motivation and interaction to help them feel confident and empowered to make healthy decisions and move forward with purpose.
Canaspire strives to do just this!
How to Join and Get Involved in 3 Easy Steps:
STEP 1: Sign Up!
Speak to your school principal or counsellor, and they can help you apply to the program or refer you.
*All programs and activities are funded by the community, No Charge!
STEP 2: Show Up!
80% of any challenge in life is just showing up. You’ll be glad you did.
Meet-ups are on Fridays from 6-10pm. We also have special events and field trips on some weekends and Pro-D Days.
STEP 3: Keep It Up!
As the great Michael Jordan once said, "Consistency breeds a champion."
Our job is to guide and support you to show up as often as possible and become a champ!
*Plus, upon successful completion, you will earn a Graduation Achievement Certificate...and feel awesome!
Watch this video to learn about how Pinnacle action-learning programs benefit the lives of youth!
Hear What Some Youth are Saying...
“I found out how similar I am to other people, yet we all have our differences too. Thank you for making me feel normal but also special in a unique way.”
-Landon
“I understand myself and how I work more now. Part of the experience was hard for me to express my ideas to other people and be part of a group. It will help me move forward because I know where I need to improve.”
-Annabel
“I learned that I have strengths in social communication, supporting others, and opening up. Thank you for this opportunity.”
-Ashton
“I can be more creative than I thought I could be and I get along with a lot of the group now. Thank you for this eye-opening experience. It was really enjoyable and I feel like I can take on a lot more now. ”
-Lachlan
Our Chilliwack Youth Need Our Help Today!
Can You Help Becoming A Sponsor?
It's easy! If you are an individual or business, we are currently seeking Founding Sponsors to provide direct cash donations to support program start-up, overall operations, and ultimately expand our impact and make a growing difference, one youth at a time.
We also have opportunities for community partners to contribute. Examples include sponsoring an experience or special venue, being a guest speaker, a training opportunity or work placement, or even helping contribute toward food, program equipment, gear and supplies.
Please call us today to learn about Sponsorship Benefits.
604.876.7535The Pinnacle Team Have Empowered Over 150,000 Youth & Teens To Create Positive Changes and Lasting Impact!
Managed By PINNACLE PURSUITS
OUR MISSION: CONNECT. INSPIRE. ENGAGE. GROW.
We create meaningful group experiences, outdoor leadership adventures and memorable team building programs. We deliver customized pinnacle experiences that provide opportunities for people to build meaningful connections, challenge themselves, expand their perspectives, become inspired, fully engaged and to grow!
To learn more, please visit us at www.PinnaclePursuits.com
