Educo thanks the BC Gaming Branch for the 2006 grant of $24,650. These funds were for three specific areas of Educo activities. The Schools program funding assisted hundreds of students coming to Educo in the spring and fall. The Community Initiatives program provided funding for the Peter Skene Ogden Alternate and Leadership classes, the Canim Lake youth and elders, and the 108 Elementary Leadership students to come to Educo. The Mentorship Program funding allowed the continuation of this valuable program which brings 100 Mile Junior youth and community adults together in a powerful day of relationship building.
Thank you for the $25,400 Educo received for 2007 courses!
Congratulations to the Educo Rocks contest winner for 2007 - Dakota Carlton, Intermediate Girls 10-day program.
Thank you to the CKNW Orphans' Fund for their generous donation of $3000 to the Educo Scholarship Fund in 2006. Their donation assisted 12 students in attending Educo. We celebrate their dedication to young people through this donation and the other work they do.
Somehow, you know that you crave and deserve an experience which will set you free and be a lifelong touchstone for experiencing the most amazing ride available on our blue earth. I have had this blessing. I would like you to have it too. Let me hear from you; I have either two $500 scholarships or one $1,000 scholarship in tribute to Sam Dice - a man who chose freedom and nature above all else.
The Spirit of Freedom scholarship was won by Morgan Dodson.
New Scholarship Opportunities
Deepwater Experiential Education Project (DEEP) is a not-for-profit organization based in the United States which provides funding and other resources for young people from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds to participate in wilderness education programs. DEEP believes that wilderness education is an important element in the development of inspired, empowered and compassionate leaders. DEEP sees wildernesss education as one of the best paths to positive change and personal growth in a young person's life. DEEP partners with wilderness education programs - Educo being one - that share a belief in the impact of experiential education on young leaders.
If you are interested in finding out how to apply for funding assistance or would like to refer a young person for consideration, please visit their website at www.deepwaterproject.org. They will fund Canadian youth, also.
Educo thanks the BC Gaming Branch for the 2006 grant of $24,650. These funds were for three specific areas of Educo activities. The Schools program funding assisted hundreds of students coming to Educo in the spring and fall. The Community Initiatives program provided funding for the Peter Skene Ogden Alternate and Leadership classes, the Canim Lake youth and elders, and the 108 Elementary Leadership students to come to Educo. The Mentorship Program funding allowed the continuation of this valuable program which brings 100 Mile Junior youth and community adults together in a powerful day of relationship building.
