Emily Plihal
Local Journalism
Initiative Reporter
Smoky River Family and Community Support Services is gearing up to take youth on an excursion that is sure to be educational and fun.
The youth trip will be held Aug. 16 and will allow youth to learn more about nature in a fun setting.
“We are taking the youth to the Lesser Slave Lake Bird Observatory (LSLBO),” says FCSS director Crystal Tremblay.
“There, they will participate in programing put on through the (Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation – Lesser Slave Lake.”
The trip is being organized for students 7-17-years-old and will cost $25 for the youth to participate. The trip includes lunch, transportation and other fees.
“The LSLBO does amazing programming for youth that is age appropriate and is a great opportunity to see different places around the north,” says Tremblay.
“Youth need interaction with other youth. This provides the opportunity for youth around the region to meet and work together.”
Tremblay explains there is also a subsidy available upon request to those who may need it, making it more financially accommodating for those on a tight budget. She says the experience will be one that can help youth gain great friendships, help them practice their social skills, and learn more about birds and wildlife.
“With the number of different schools in the region our youth miss out on meeting new friends,” says Tremblay.
“Our youth trips provide one way from them to meet and build connections while having fun,” she adds.
For more information about the trip, or to learn more about the Aug. 23 Hilliard’s Bay Beach Fun Day, please phone the Smoky River FCSS office at (780) 837-2220.
“These trips are designed to get the youth out and keep them active during their school breaks,” explains Tremblay.
“They learn new skills, develop new friendships and the older youth become mentors to the younger youth.”