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ACYL Canoe Cove 2012

April 12 - April 15, 2012
Canoe Cove, Prince Edward Island
To register: http://www.acyl.coop/english/participantapp.htm

 
 

 
 

ACYL Greenhill Lake 2012

May 10 - May 13, 2012
Greenhill Lake, New Brunswick
To register: http://www.acyl.coop/english/participantapp.htm
 
 

 
  What a record setting year for ACYL! I want to thank all those young Atlantic Canadians who joined us in 2011 to make this program what it is today!!! Thank you to all my volunteer facilitators from the Co-operative Movement who brought all their energy and wisdom to our youth leadership/empowerment seminars. Thank to all my Creative Directors (young leaders) for making ACYL THE best youth program. Your enthusiasm is what makes it so incredible! And finally, thank you to all the co-ops and credit unions out there who sponsored young people in your community! This is how to empower young people....give them an opportunity!!! Co-ops rock!  
 

 
   
 

Trevor MacDougall
Project Coordinator
P.O. Box 750
123 Halifax Street
Moncton, NB
E1C 8N5

Tel: (506) 862-0737
Fax: (506) 858-6555
email: Email me!
Website: www.acyl.coop

ACYL is a non profit organization fully sponsored by co-operatives and credit unions throughout Atlantic Canada. The seminars are organized by the program coordinator and supported by volunteers within the co-operative sector.

Here are just a few of the topics that ACYL has presented in the past; Exploring leadership, Effective Communication, Public Speaking, Diversity, Youth Experience International, Values, Volunteerism, Show Me the Money and Let?s Talk Co-ops.

The ACYL seminar continues to be described as ?life-changing?. The success is due to volunteers within the Co-op community. These people are eager to share their time, knowledge, skills, talents and sense of humor with youth across the Atlantic Provinces.

Check Off List

Items NeededGot it
Deodorant ? we do our best to promote a scent-free environment ? body odor is considered a scent. 
Toothbrush and toothpaste 
Soap/shampoo/conditioner 
Bath towel 
Personal hygiene products 
Comb/Brush 
Sleeping Bag ? don?t forget!!! 
Pillow 
Flashlight & Batteries 
Travel Alarm Clock 
Camera, Film and batteries 
Sleep wear 
2 pair of long pants 
2 warm sweaters 
1 sweatshirt 
Socks 
Underwear 
1 jacket and/or raincoat 
Running shoes or comfortable footwear for hiking 
Gloves/mitts 
Very casual outfit for Saturday banquet 
Favorite CD?s 
Favorite Poems, Stories 
Musical instrument, if you play one 
** Whatever you need for your personal comfort 
Nice clothes for banquet! 

** This weekend is about discovering who you really are and helping others find their strengths. Everyone will be choosing a Secret Pal to do something nice for during the weekend. There will be lots of crafts available, however you may want to bring a special something for your Secret Pal from home. Items can include: your special poem/song.. Other ideas: (gum, glow sticks, stickers, wrapped candy, treats of all sorts you can pick up at the Dollar Store) -- it?s not about the value of the gift but the thought behind it so please keep in mind that anything you purchase should not cost more than $5.00.

Let?s not forget about talent night!

BRING YOUR SIGNING VOICE, GUITAR, MICROPHONE, SLIDESHOW, PHOTOS, ART, AND POEMS, WHATEVER YOU WISH TO SHARE. I WILL EVEN MAKE AN ATTEMPT AT SINGER?AND I CAN?T SING!

We will also have a banquet on Saturday evening, so bring something nice to wear!! Boys?.slick that hair back, Girls?.no need to bring the Prom dresses?.let?s call it a step beyond casual.

Sample Agenda

Friday, September 28, 2007
Day 2

Time

Activity

Responsibility

7:30

‘Just Shake It!’
Thought of the day

 

8:00

Breakfast

 

9:00

Dynamics of Groups Session

 

10:15

Break / Energizer – The Last Word

 

10:30

2 Co-op Games/ Toad

 

12:00

Lunch (Co-operation)
Group Photos

 

1:30 – 2:30

Great Roaring fun & Games
Group Dynamics Session

 

2:30 – 2:45

Break

 

2:45 – 5:00

Great Roaring Fun & Games (cont.)

 

 

Mines and traps

 

 

Sherpa Walk

 

 

Great Atlantic Foo-foo Bird

 

 

Spider Web

 

 

Games when there is down time….Lap Sit, Sock Toss, Human Chair, knots

 

5:00 – 6:00

Supper

 

6:00 – 7:00

Free Time

 

7:00 – 8:00

Win as much as you can

 

8:00 – 9:00

Dudley – Triumph of Virtue Over Evil

 

9:00 – 10:00

Let’s Muse

 

10:00 – 11:00

Day ends/Staff Meeting

 

11:00

Light Out!

 



How much does it cost?

To attend an ACYL youth leadership seminar we ask youth to approach a co-operative or credit union in your community and ask if they would be willing to sponsor ($400.00) you to participate at the next event. The sponsorship will cover registration, food and accommodations. Travel is your parents/guardians responsibility but we can often assist with this as well.