Challenge and Leadership in Nature
Canada’s “Raising Youth through Spiritual Enrichment” outdoor leadership program for the young generation was held from August 15 to 22 at Clearstone Lodge and in Algonquin Provincial Park.
The program challenged participants to step outside of their comfort zones, embrace adversity and develop physical, mental and spiritual strength through teamwork.
Fourteen participants learned wilderness survival skills and pushed beyond their physical and mental limits as they canoed long distances and carried their canoes across rugged forest terrain.
Hoondokhae, reflection and leadership education also gave participants opportunities to connect their demanding outdoor experiences with their lives of faith.
Participants shared that even when their bodies were exhausted, they found strength in knowing Heavenly Parent was with them, and resolved to grow as Heaven’s Pure Water.
