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Become a leader through Hands‑On Experience

Who Is This Program For?

This program is for youth who:

Want to build confidence and communication skill

Are eager to learn and take initiative

Regularly active with sports and physical activities.

Enjoy helping younger children

boy holding book on his head
boy holding book on his head
boy holding book on his head
boy holding book on his head

What Participants Will Learn 

Communication & Teamwork:

Communication & Teamwork: How to speak clearly, collaborate, and support a group

✅ Communication & Teamwork

Activity Organization: How to plan, demonstrate, and lead age‑appropriate activities

✅ Activity Organization

Safety & Responsibility: Understanding supervision, risk awareness, and camper well‑being

✅ Safety & Responsibility

Problem‑Solving: Staying calm, adapting quickly, and making thoughtful decisions

✅ Problem‑Solving

Professionalism: Punctuality, initiative, and positive role‑model behaviour

✅ Professionalism

CPR Level A Certificate

✅ Red Cross CPR Level A Certificate!

More About the Program

Campers learn through:


The leadership program will start on June 29th

Participants will have the choice to either enroll for 2 or 3 weeks.

Participants will have the choice to either enroll for at least 2 weeks

All participants will receive a certificate of completion of the leadership program 

Spots are limited!

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boy holding book on his head

Why Our Leadership Program Stands Out

Weekly Outings & Adventures:


Guided by staff with university‑level training in physical education, pedagogy, and youth development

• Guided by staff with university‑level training in physical education, pedagogy, and youth development

A supportive environment where teens feel valued, trusted, and encouraged

• A supportive environment where teens feel valued, trusted, and encouraged

Real leadership experience that builds confidence and transferable life skills

• Real leadership experience that builds confidence and transferable life skills

A meaningful way to contribute to the BougeUp community

Frequently Asked Questions

What if my teenager is shy?

A lot of teenagers start the program feeling shy or unsure at first. Our leadership program is designed to gradually build confidence through small group activities, teamwork, communication, and hands-on responsibilities in a supportive environment.

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