Welcome to Summer Camp Like Never Before

The Woodcreek Lions Mountain Adventure 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.

If you are a youth between the ages of 16-18 and want to take part
in this extraordinary experience there are a few things you need to do! If you would like more information on the Youth Exchange Program click the button below.

Woodcreek Mountain Adventure Camp Information:

Official Camp Name: Woodcreek Lions Mountain Adventure
YCE email: [email protected] 
Phone: 403-701-5489
Camp Application Deadline: 04-30-2026
Camp fee: $600 USD
Host Family Stay: 07-12-2026 - 07-26-2025
Camp Dates: 07-26-2026 - 08-01-2026

How to Apply?

  • Review the Youth Camp and Exchange Directory to see where current camp and exchange programs are offered.  Note the camp application deadline 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.
  • Jody Lewis C2 Chairperson
  • 403-701-5489
  • [email protected]
  • 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.

Host Family and Camp experience

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