Mission

The Mission

It is the mission of Les Voyageurs to expand the horizons of young people as it challenges their physical, psychological, social, and learning skills through an intense outdoor experience.

Objectives

As a result of participation in the Les Voyageurs program, each young person will:

• Learn the basics of wilderness travel.
• Learn to make decisions based upon what is best for the group rather than self.
• Learn to accept personal limitations while enhancing personal strengths.
• Learn to understand and use basic leadership skills.
• Learn to better communicate with other people under diverse & extreme conditions.
• Come to grips with personal decisions and attitudes in the areas of chemical and alcohol use.
• Learn the value and responsibilities of group citizenship.
• Learn the value and wonder of our natural world and how to use it without abusing it.
• Learn basic camping and canoeing skills.
• Develop physical strength, stamina, and the ability to persevere under extreme conditions.