Celebrating the 2022 Youth Leadership Program

On June 30, the first bus of youth arrived at the Goldeye Centre near Nordegg for the Co-operative Youth Leadership Program (CYLP). By the time the last group left the mountains on July 18, a total of 125 youth ranging in age from 11 and 18 (and 25 volunteer staff!) had experienced the CYLP, made connections with like-minded peers, and learned about co-operative values in a fun, inspiring setting. Here are some of their stories:

“I learned so many things about myself this week that have made me realize how amazing I really am.”

- Youth Participant

“This program helped me learn more about myself like I am an amazing and beautiful person and to rise up, I need to help others rise too! “

- Pre-Teen Participant

“My favorite thing about this program is that everyone loves their differences.”

- Pre-Teen Participant

“I have learned a lot about myself and that my values are important and that I need to give myself more credit. This program allows you to be your own unique self and express your own opinions, judgment-free.”

- Teen Participant

“I believe that the ACCA youth program gives youth confidence & makes them aware of their own capabilities and values as well as teaches them so many important life skills.”

- Teen Participant

“Your program has a great impact on the youth. What a great experience and a privilege to attend! “

- Parent of Teen

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the incredible week she had. She met so many wonderful people and all the volunteers staff and participants sounded am-az-ing!! “

- Parent of Teen