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Kaléo

Experience the Kaléo Program for Yourself!

Schedule your visit to Qwanoes today, and discover what this unique college leadership program is all about.

Date Options:

If you are interested in attending Experience Kaléo, send an email to our Kaléo Program Leader, Jacob Adams, at jacob@qwanoes.ca.
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🌤️ Overview

Considering applying for our Kaléo program? Still not sure what you’re going to do when you graduate but you’re starting to look at options? Are you looking to build a foundation for whatever comes next in life?

Discover what this unique leadership program is all about by experiencing it for yourself! Come and stay with our students in their accommodations – Pacific Woods Lodge.

Sit in on a class, share some meals, share your story, and make some friends. Gain a first-hand view of student life at Qwanoes. Our hope is that this would help you assess if the program is right for you.

🔢 Age

Grade 11 & 12, plus college age (up to 22 years of age).

💲 Cost

There is no cost. Come as our guest!

🚗 Options

  • Option for mainlanders: Departing from Tsawwassen ferry at 12:45pm and returning to Tsawwassen at 5:15pm the following day.
  • Option for those arriving by plane: Fly into the Nanaimo Airport and we will provide transportation to and from the airport. Coordinate flight arrival and departure times with the Kaléo Program Leaders.
  • Option for those driving themselves: Camp is located at 1148 Smith Rd, Crofton BC. Arrival at camp should be between 3:30 pm and 4 pm on the dates listed.

📝 Schedule

Day 1

  • Mainlanders arrive on the 12:45 pm ferry
  • Arrive at camp at 3:45 pm
  • 4:00 pm Get a tour around camp and facilities
  • 4:30 pm Meet with leaders for a seminar on the details and the goals of the program
  • 5:30 pm Dinner with students
  • Free time in Pacific Wood Lodge
  • 7:30-8:30 pm Evening activities with the students
  • Spend the night in rooms with the students
  • Connect with students 1-on-1 to get questions answered and hear their stories

Day 2

  • 8:30 am breakfast
  • 9:15 am sit in on class
  • 11:30 am chapel
  • 12:30 pm lunch
  • 1:30 pm Meet together to talk through any last questions
  • 2:00 pm Depart
  • Mainlanders – Catch the 3:15 pm Ferry back to Tsawwassen

💻 How To Book Your Time

To arrange your Experience Kaléo visit, call our Kaléo Program office at Qwanoes at 250-246-3014 (Toll Free: 1-888-997-9266), ext. 171 or email Jacob Adams (Kaléo Program Leader). Qwanoes will provide transportation to and from ferry terminal or airport. All other transportation/expenses are covered by the individual.

For more information visit our Kaléo Program website.

Follow Kaléo on Instagram — @kaleoprogram

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