BC Tour: June 22 – July 10
Each year we plan a BC tour for inbound exchange students they travel by van and take part in several outdoor activities, camping and being home posted along the way. They depart from Vancouver and end their tour in Prince Rupert at the grizzly bear adventure. The tour is chaperoned by Rotarians who drive the vans and oversee the activities. All costs for these volunteers are covered including their meals and any admission or activity costs.
Unfortunately, two of our volunteers within the past week or so have had to step back, one due to health reasons and the other due to a new job opportunity so we’re looking for at least one volunteer. The tour begins June 22 starting in Vancouver and runs through until July 8, at which point the southern contingent leaves to return to Vancouver arriving July 10th.
This is a great opportunity to see the many communities along the way, enjoy some great activities and get to know a wonderful group of international youth.
The co-ordinator of the tour is Bob Killbery, if you are interested in more complete information, he can be contacted at bbkillbery@citywest.ca or by phone at 250-624-8565.
If you are interested in the opportunity but hesitant about the time commitment, Bob has indicated to me that it could be split into two parts; one could be from Vancouver to Prince George and the second from Prince George to Prince Rupert. A driver could do the Vancouver to PG piece than fly home and have another driver do the PG to PR route. The options can be discussed with Bob.
Tweedsmuir Trek: August 16 - 21
A second opportunity takes place in mid-August, the Tweedsmuir Trek is organized by the Rotary Club of Burns Lake and provides a great introduction to BC’s natural beauty. It is the first opportunity that the incoming students get together. The Tweedsmuir Trek Involves travelling by boat from Burns Lake to the park where they take part in a variety of outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, fishing and basically just having a great time.
This is not a Youth Exchange activity, but it is one that we value as a wonderful way to welcome our students to our District and the enjoyment of our outdoors. More information regarding the Trek can be found on the Burns Lake website at https://rotaryburnslake.org/trek/tweedsmuir-trek-details/.
There are usually about 4 or 5 students from the lower mainland who would like to attend but need to be transported from Vancouver to Burns Lake. In past years, we have had individuals volunteer to do this and in return have joined in on the Trek no cost. We cover the fuel costs for the drive.
The participants need to arrive in Burns on August 16 in the program runs until the 21st.
The program Chair is Darrell Hill and if you would like more information about the activities, please contact him at dhill002@gmail.com.
If you are interested in either opportunity, please contact the leads as listed above or you can contact gina.rawson@shaw.ca or by phone/text at 50-552-3200.