There will be moments to relax as well as times that are scheduled for meals, group processes (therapy, land-based healing), and outdoor recreational activities (canoeing, hiking, etc).

Youth attending this program will be staying in a heated chalet that will have 2-3 people per room.

Volunteers will stay in waterfront cabins that have separate bedrooms.

 

Three wholesome meals will be provided along with snacks. Most of the food is made from scratch – breads, soups, etc – and the kitchen staff can also accomodate dietary restrictions.

In order to achieve the greatest outcomes we strongly encourage participants not to bring their mobile devices (phones, tablets, etc.) to any of our retreat programs.

We also understand that some people may need access to their phones when it is time to return home. So, if you do need to bring your device then our expectation is that it will be turned off throughout the retreat program, and modes of transport.

Participants who are disruptive to others due to the use of electronic devices will be asked to leave.

In an ideal world, we could serve grieving families all across this country without ever being concerned about finances. Unfortunately, there is little to no funding designated towards bereavement care in Canada, so we work tirelessly throughout the year to fundraise for our programming.

We also ask our participants to contribute so that we can sustain our services. For this youth retreat, we are requesting a contribution of $300, which is less than 1/4 of our actual costs to cover accommodations, meals, therapists, and so on. Payment can be made all at once, or through installments overtime.

Rest assured, nobody is ever turned away due to an inability to pay, nor are participants selected due to the amount they contribute.