Why a camp based on co-op principles?
The Co-operative Young Leaders Program (CYL) provides a fun and stimulating learning environment to engage young people in the co-operative and credit union sectors. Our goal is to develop the next generation of co-op and credit union leaders, and to provide young people with valuable communication, social and confidence-building skills. CYL is an integral part of On Co-op’s youth and lifelong learning strategy. Along the way, we help young people gain self confidence, learn more about themselves and how to interact with others. The positive, supporting, and safe environment allows young people to grow, to share and to experience new things – knowing they won’t be judged or labelled. THAT IS THE CYL MAGIC. It is truly a camp like no other! Each summer, CYL offers more than 180 participants ages 14 to 18 from across the province an opportunity to participate in top quality co-operative education delivered by trained volunteer facilitators who are active leaders in the co-operative and c
