Most Programs Teach an Activity.
We Develop the Person.
A workshop can teach a skill for a day. Young Survivalists is designed to help that skill become part of how a young person thinks, communicates, responds and leads.
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LEARN
Students understand the skill or concept.
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Practice
They use it in a safe challenge, activity or role-play.
03
Feedback
Students recognize what worked and what can improve.
04
Repeat
They apply the skill again with greater confidence and independence.
Four Skills. One Stronger Young Person.
Real life does not separate pressure, communication, decisions and relationships. The program develops connected capabilities that help young people think, speak, act and recover with confidence.
RESILIENCE
Students learn how to recognize pressure, manage their response, recover from setbacks and try again. Through challenges, reflection and second attempts, resilience becomes something they practice.
MANAGE FRUSTRATION
RECOVER FROM MISTAKES
ADAPT TO CHALLENGES
STAY COMPOSED
LEADERSHIP
Students are given opportunities to make decisions, organize roles, solve problems and help their team move forward. They also examine what worked, what did not and what they would change next time.
TAKE INITIATIVE
MAKE DECISIONS
LEAD TEAMS
SUPPORT OTHERS
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Confidence grows through preparation, repetition and useful feedback. Students begin with short, achievable speaking opportunities and build toward stronger communication and presentation skills.
EXPRESS IDEAS
SPEAK CONFIDENTLY
LISTEN ACTIVELY
PRESENT CLEARLY
ANTI-BULLYING
Students practise setting boundaries, using confident communication, making safe decisions and responding responsibly in difficult situations. They also learn what to do when they see someone else being targeted.
SET BOUNDARIES
COMMUNICATE CALMLY
SUPPORT OTHERS
SEEK HELP APPROPRIATELY
Skills Become Stronger Through Practice.
Students do not spend the program sitting and listening. They participate through activities, role-play, teamwork, reflection and real-world challenges.
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COACH & LEARN
A coach introduces a practical skill or concept.
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TRY IT
Students use the skill through activities, role-play, teamwork or challenges.
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REFLECT
Students discuss what happened, what worked and what they would change.
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TRY AGAIN
They repeat the challenge with greater independence.
THE YOUNG SURVIVALISTS JOURNEY
Every Young Survivalist starts somewhere. Our four-stage progression is designed to help youth grow from building their own confidence to becoming capable, resilient leaders who can positively influence those around them.
RECRUIT
Build Your Foundation
Building confidence, learning core skills and becoming comfortable participating.
PATHFINDER
Find Your Way
Growing in confidence, strengthening skills and applying them more independently.
VANGUARD
Step Up & Lead
Taking initiative, making decisions and leading with greater confidence and responsibility.
ELITE
Lead • Mentor • Inspire
Leading by example, mentoring others and demonstrating strong character and independence.
what people are saying
“I’ve seen such a positive change in my son.”
Young Survivalists Academy has helped my son become more confident, independent and willing to take on new challenges. He comes home excited to share what he learned, and I love that he’s developing skills that will stay with him as he grows.
Lisa Frost – Parent
“More than a program, it builds confidence and character.”
YoMy daughter has become more comfortable speaking up, working with others and solving problems on her own. The coaches create a positive environment where kids feel supported while being challenged to grow.
Scott Smith – Parent
