Welcome to Summer Camp Like Never Before
The Woodcreek Lions Camp is dedicated to bringing together 20 students from around the world
for an incredible experience. The Lions Youth Camp and Exchange Program has been active
for sixty years and seeks to foster a spirit of understanding among youth of the world.
This Alberta camp experience can be used as a stepping stone to an
International Lions Youth Exchange.
If you are a youth between the ages of 15-18 and want to take part
in this extraordinary experience there are a few things you need to do!
for an incredible experience. The Lions Youth Camp and Exchange Program has been active
for sixty years and seeks to foster a spirit of understanding among youth of the world.
This Alberta camp experience can be used as a stepping stone to an
International Lions Youth Exchange.
If you are a youth between the ages of 15-18 and want to take part
in this extraordinary experience there are a few things you need to do!
How to Apply?
- Review the Youth Camp and Exchange Directory to see where current camp and exchange programs are offered. Note the camp application deadlines and YCE Chairperson contact information for each location of interest.
- Develop a wish list of a few host countries to inquire about.
- Contact your local Lions club to see if they participate in the program and may be willing to be your sponsoring Lions club. A sponsoring Lions club is required to participate in the YCE Program.
- Contact the corresponding YCE Chairpersons in your wish list countries for additional eligibility and application requirements.
- Write a personal letter of introduction to your prospective host family that contains information on the following: interests, studies, hobbies, family, home community, previous travel experience, expectations for the program and any dietary, health or religious requirements.
- Complete the required YCE Youth Participant Application well in advance of any disclosed deadlines (including the endorsement and signature of your sponsoring Lions club). Submit it with your personal letter of introduction to the YCE Chairperson for the location you are interested in.
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Woodcreek's camp information:
Official Camp Name: Woodcreek Lions Mountain Adventure YCE email: [email protected] Phone: 403 934 0349 Camp Deadline: 04-01-2025 Camp fee: $600 CAD Host Family stay: 07-14-2025 - 08-03-2025 |