Camp Odyssey: Be A Participant
Camp Odyssey is an ongoing virtual journey for youth across Canada, which takes place throughout the year for cohorts of youth of different ages. Our first camp will be held in March 2021, for youth ages 14-17 (grades 9-12).
Join your peers from across Canada to connect, reflect, learn and create together:
Reflect on your story and the stories of others
Critically think about creating solutions for issues that affect our communities and the world (i.e. universal education, climate change, social justice and equality, etc.)
Explore how your faith can help you have a purposeful and fulfilling life
Engage with diverse backgrounds and thoughts within our communities
Create bonds with mentors and make new friends from across Canada
Thank you for your interest. Applications are now closed for this intake.
Programme Dates
- March 6 - 7, 2021 from 9AM – 1PM PST daily
- March 13 - 14, 2021 from 9AM – 1PM PST daily
The kickoff to the 4 days will be an exciting orientation and community building day (date and time to be confirmed).
Programme Times
Camp Odyssey is a national camp, so we have chosen times that will allow everyone to join at reasonable times for their location.
- Vancouver, Victoria: 9am – 1pm
- Calgary, Edmonton: 10am – 2pm
- Saskatoon, Winnipeg: 11am – 3pm
- Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City, Toronto: Noon – 4pm
- Halifax: 1pm – 5pm
- St. John’s: 2pm – 6pm
Attendance
One of the requirements to be eligible for Camp Odyssey is to be able to attend all four (4) days of the programme. Activities build on each other from one day to the next and everyone’s presence is required to build our camp community. During the confirmation process, applicants will be asked to agree to commit to attendance for all 4 days.
Internet Access
We will be using Zoom and other online platforms and tools for Camp Odyssey. The platforms that we are using should be accessible to the vast majority of participants. If you have questions about Internet requirements, please contact the Regional PM for Camp Odyssey in your area or email CampOdyssey@iicanada.net.
Language Considerations
The language of instruction for Camp Odyssey will be English. If English is your second language, and you don't speak it confidently, we can still support you. Camp Odyssey is an opportunity to learn new skills including improving language and communication skills in a friendly environment. You will also have bilingual counselors who will be able to support you when needed.
- How To Apply
- Application Deadline
- Admission Process
- Cost of Participation
- Financial Assistance
- Al-Ummah Eligibility
How To Apply
Application forms can be accessed by visiting iicanada.net/camp-odyssey. Application forms will be available until January 31st, 2021 at 11:59PM PST. The application form includes sections for demographic information, education, technology, and short answer questions. Application forms will be accepted on a rolling basis. Efforts will be made to ensure diversity across the country.
Please note that you will also need to complete the consent and waiver form. This will be done as part of the application form. Application forms cannot be submitted without consent being completed.
Application Deadline
Application forms will be accepted until January 31st, 2020 at 11:59 PM Pacific time (Vancouver time). Placements for Camp Odyssey will be made based on programme eligibility, application submission date, and ensuring diversity in each camp cohort.
Admission Process
Once you complete and submit the application form, the admissions team will determine your eligibility and placement. We request that you spend adequate time on your registration form. Ensure that the information you have provided is correct and that you have answered the short answer questions thoughtfully. The Camp Odyssey Team will share a formal letter with you around the middle of February if you are admitted into the programme. Feel free to contact us at any time if you have any questions by email CampOdyssey@iicanada.net. We encourage you to submit your form as soon as possible.
Cost of Participation
The cost to participate in Camp Odyssey is $30 per participant. The programme fee will cover costs associated with acquiring a technology platform and learning management tools to assist in supporting your learning experience.
We anticipate you will need to be able to access basic school supplies (stationary). Subsidy is available on registration.
Financial Assistance
For any family that requires subsidies, please reach out to the Camp Odyssey team. It is important that we have every student participate irrespective of financial circumstances. We will work with families to support where necessary. The registration process will not be impacted by the need for financial assistance.
Al-Ummah Eligibility
If you attend Camp Odyssey in March 2021 you can still attend Al-Ummah Canada, as long as you meet the eligibility criteria for the programme. Additionally, if you attend this episode of Camp Odyssey, you can also attend the Global Encounters programmes, again as long as you meet the eligibility criteria. We encourage participants to maximize benefit from as many of these youth development opportunities as possible as they all provide complementary programming.
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