GRIT Summer Training Certificate Program

Location: Wellington Secondary Presentation room
$100
GRIT Summer Training Certificate Program
Program Dates & Times
  • July 6, 2026 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • July 7, 2026 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • July 8, 2026 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • July 9, 2026 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • July 10, 2026 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

A 5-day immersive summer experience designed to build confidence, leadership, resilience, and connection through outdoor adventure, creativity, teamwork, and community engagement.

 What’s Included:

🧠Self-Awareness & Goal Setting
Team building, values exploration, growth mindset, vision boards & creative activities

🌿 Nature Connection & Outdoor Skills
Map & compass basics, trip preparedness, healthy habits, beach & forest outings

Off Site location:

  • Cottle Lake in Linley Valley walking from Wellington Secondary

🤝 Community Volunteering
Meaningful service opportunities that teach empathy, responsibility & teamwork

Off Site location TBD: Seniors home or RDN on free public transit from Wellington Secondary

🧭 Leadership Development
Leadership circles, stress-response education, guest speakers & confidence building

🏝️ Summit Adventure Day

Off Site Location: Saysutchun Island public transit from Wellington Secondary.

Participants will leave with:
✔ Leadership skills
✔ Greater confidence & resilience
✔ Outdoor knowledge
✔ Stronger connection to self, others & community

Small group experience

GRIT = Growth Resilience Integrated Training

Field trip form will be required as some days are off site.

Program is full.

There are no regular or waitlist spots remaining.

Summer Programs

Inquiries can be directed to communityschoolssummerbreak@sd68.bc.ca

Please Note:

  • Programs intended for School District 68 students
  • For subsidy, please contact communityschoolssummerbreak@sd68.bc.ca
  • Minimum notice of 72 hours required for refund
  • Programs may be cancelled due to low registration
  • If your child receives additional support for success at school, please contact us to discuss possible options.
  • Please make sure your child comes prepared for the program, including a water bottle, proper footwear, and sun protection if necessary

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