Swan Bay Rediscovery Camp

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Located on Haida Gwaii, on the Northwest coast of British Columbia the Swan Bay Rediscovery Program is a cultural camp where youth learn about Haida cultural skills and knowledge while acquiring new life skills, self-esteem and confidence.

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This is an amazing experience for all youth! Imagine the memories! A wilderness youth camp unlike other summer camps.

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Swan Bay Rediscovery Camp – rediscovering who you really are! Experience the wonder, beauty and cultural history of Haida Gwaii at Swan Bay Rediscovery.

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Traditional Haida values are at the core of the Rediscovery program. Youth participate in a variety of activities designed to challenge, teach and nurture. Youth experience and learn about the ecology of Gwaii Hanaas as well as the Haida culture.

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Camp activities include interactive games, swimming and hiking. Haida elders teach traditional songs and dancing as well as providing instruction in traditional skills such as cedar bark weaving. In addition, the youth visit ar­chaeological sites and Haida heritage sites.

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Skills are developed in wilderness sur­vival, outdoor cooking and navigation among others.

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The Swan Bay Rediscovery Program welcomes all interested youth. For more information on the July and August 2012 programs, see http://www.swanbayrediscovery.ca/

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