What Are Zero Ceiling’s Adventure Sessions?

Adventure Sessions is an accessible outdoor recreation program for youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The program offers a no-cost outdoor adventure day-camp for young people aged 13-24 who are too often excluded from the outdoors.

Based in the mountains of Whistler, BC, the Adventure Sessions gives young people a chance to connect with nature and each other. We create a safe, supportive environment where young people can take on new challenges, have new experiences, and build confidence.

What Outdoor Experiences Do We Offer?

Adventure Sessions offers both summer and winter adventures. Each adventure lasts a whole day, and youth are welcome to attend several times throughout the year.

Winter

• Skiing
• Snowboarding

Summer

• Mountain Biking
• Hiking

What’s Included?

The Adventure Sessions are totally free of charge to youth and youth agencies. We want to make these experiences accessible to everyone. Zero Ceiling will provide:

• Snowboard/ski/mountain bike lessons with a qualified instructor
• All equipment and safety gear required
• Lift tickets for mountain access
• Support from Zero Ceiling staff and volunteers

Youth agencies just need to provide:

• Transport to and from Whistler
• Lunch/lunch money for participants

This program is made possible thanks to generous in-kind donations from Whistler Blackcomb and EPIC Promise. 

What’s Next?

Adventure Sessions connects us with future candidates for our Work 2 Live program —a twelve-month supportive housing program based right here in Whistler. Those who are inspired by the mountains can apply to join Work 2 Live. The program gives them the chance to live, work, and play in Whistler for a whole year. We create a healthy, supportive environment where young people can pursue personal growth and have a healthy transition to adulthood.