Experience Camp Courage

The First Responders Society is an incorporated non-profit company established by firefighter Andréa Speranza, in January 2006, for the purpose of introducing young women and gender-diverse youth aged 15- 19 to careers as first responders.

The ultimate goal is that the youth will leave with a sense of empowerment and the confidence to believe that they can achieve any goal, career or dream they desire.

You have what it takes, join us in 2025 for the experience of your life!

Halifax Camp Courage

Contact us at halifax@campcourage.ca
For more information about Camp Courage Halifax

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Halifax application deadline
15 February 2025

Calgary Camp Courage

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For more information about Camp Courage Calgary

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Calgary application deadline
21 March 2025

New Brunswick Camp Courage

Contact us at campcourage@saintjohn.ca
For more information about Camp Courage New Brunswick

Your Camp Courage

Contact andrea@campcourage.ca for more information about starting your own
Camp Courage.

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Camp Courage Calgary
2024

Camp Courage Calgary
2024 Participants

 

Camp Courage Halifax
2023 Graduation

Indigenous Camp Courage

Indigenous Camp Courage

Mission

Introduce young women and gender-diverse youth to the emergency services, while developing their confidence, leadership skills and problem solving abilities.

Read the testimonials, check out our wall of fame success stories, and check out our videos (including our promotional video and mini series) to see for yourself that Camp Courage is an experience of a lifetime!

Goals and Objectives

The primary purpose of the camp is to introduce youth to careers as first responders.  The camp will aim to provide information, inspiration, education and opportunities to experience the physical demands, thereby allowing a more accurate perception of what it takes to act in these roles. The ultimate goal is that young women and gender-diverse youth will leave with a sense of empowerment and the confidence to believe that they can achieve any goal, career or dream they desire.

Calgary Camp Courage

Calgary Camp Courage

How to Apply

THE CAMP IS 100% FREE. The selection process includes filling out the application containing a short answer question describing how you can improve someone else’s life or your community and submitting two letters of recommendation. Instead of paying tuition, you do what you described. The only limitation is your imagination.

This illustrates how hard work creates opportunities. It teaches to be thankful for what you have and to respect others that have less, It teaches the value of helping others.

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Halifax Camp Courage

Contact us at halifax@campcourage.ca
For more information about Camp Courage Halifax

Application deadline February 15th 2025

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Calgary Camp Courage

Contact us at calgary@campcourage.ca
For more information about Camp Courage Calgary

Application deadline March 21st 2025

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New Brunswick Camp Courage

Contact us at campcourage@saintjohn.ca
For more information about Camp Courage New Brunswick

Application deadline TBA

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We are looking for an Administrative Assistant, Fundraising Volunteers, Photographers and Videographers. Please contact us for more information.