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2010 ACYL SEMINARS

ACYL Mount Trabere

Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia
September 30 – October 3, 2010

Interested in participating? Sign up here: PARTICIPANT APPLICATION

 
 

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 ($300.00) 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.