World Bound Canada Wild Roots
World Bound Canada Wild Roots offers multi-day wilderness expeditions in British Columbia and Yukon for youth aged 10-18, focusing on outdoor skills and pers...
▌ Editor's read The World Bound Canada Wild Roots program, part of Fireside Adventures, operates out of British Columbia and Yukon, offering multi-day wilderness expeditions. The website, firesideadventures.ca, loads correctly and details programs for youth aged 10-18, including backpacking, canoeing, and sea kayaking. Fireside Adventures, founded by Dave Conroy, has been operating for over 25 years. They state a staff-to-participant ratio of 1:8 and mention that all staff undergo criminal record checks. Google reviews for 'Fireside Adventures' show a strong 4.9-star rating from 50 reviews, with parents praising the experienced guides, safety protocols, and the transformative experiences their children had. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited, nor is provincial licensing information readily available on the site. Social media handles are @firesideadventures on Instagram and 'firesideadventures' on Facebook.
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Since 200125+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 13–18
World Bound Canada Wild Roots serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in adventure, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2001 (25 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Adventure
- Ages: 13–18
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 1000 Parker St, Vancouver, BC V6A 2H9, Canada
- Phone: (604) 616-7444
- Cost notes: $4199 CAD for 18 days
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about World Bound Canada Wild Roots
- What ages does World Bound Canada Wild Roots accept?
- World Bound Canada Wild Roots is open to children ages 13–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does World Bound Canada Wild Roots cost?
- World Bound Canada Wild Roots publishes $1,555/week for the standard session. $4199 CAD for 18 days Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are World Bound Canada Wild Roots's hours?
- World Bound Canada Wild Roots runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs World Bound Canada Wild Roots?
- World Bound Canada Wild Roots is operated by a private business, with 25 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does World Bound Canada Wild Roots provide lunch?
- World Bound Canada Wild Roots does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
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