A Big Thank You to all of Educo's 2009 Donors & Volunteers– we couldn't have done it without you!

Educo thanks the BC Gaming Branch for the 2009 grant of $32,400. These funds were for three specific areas of Educo activities. The Schools program funding assisted hundreds of students coming to Educo in the spring and fall. The Community Initiatives program provided funding for the Peter Skene Ogden Leadership class and the Canim Lake youth and elders to come to Educo. The Mentorship Program funding allowed the continuation of this valuable program which brings 100 Mile Junior youth and community adults together in a powerful day of relationship building.

Thank you to the CKNW Orphans' Fund for their generous donation of $2,380 to the Educo Scholarship Fund in 2009. Their donation assisted six students in attending Educo. We celebrate their dedication to young people through this donation and the other work they do.

New Scholarship Opportunities

Deepwater Experiential Education Project (DEEP) is a not-for-profit organization based in the United States which provides funding and other resources for young people from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds to participate in wilderness education programs. DEEP believes that wilderness education is an important element in the development of inspired, empowered and compassionate leaders. DEEP sees wildernesss education as one of the best paths to positive change and personal growth in a young person's life. DEEP partners with wilderness education programs - Educo being one - that share a belief in the impact of experiential education on young leaders.

If you are interested in finding out how to apply for funding assistance or would like to refer a young person for consideration, please visit their website at www.deepwaterproject.org. They will fund Canadian youth, also.