Male Opportunities – Empowering Opportunities for All Youth

At Camp Courage, our mission is to inspire and empower young females to pursue careers in emergency services. While our program currently focuses on young females, we want to emphasize that we have nothing against males. In fact, we believe in creating opportunities for all youth to explore these rewarding careers.

For young males seeking similar opportunities, there are numerous organizations and programs available across Canada. These programs are designed to provide hands-on experiences, build confidence, and develop leadership skills. Additionally, many of these initiatives offer summer programs, diversity initiatives, and career exploration opportunities for youth from all backgrounds.

Program/Organization	Program Type	Who Can Join?	Availability	Contact/Website
Army, Navy, and Air Cadets	Leadership, Teamwork, Life Skills	Open to all genders	Available across all provinces and territories	Cadets Canada
RCMP Youth Engagement Programs	Law Enforcement, Leadership	Open to all genders	Available in various provinces	RCMP Youth Programs
St. John Ambulance Youth Programs	First Aid, Community Service	Open to all genders	Available across all provinces	St. John Ambulance Youth Programs
Canadian Red Cross Youth Programs	Emergency Response, Community Service	Open to all genders	Available in all provinces	Canadian Red Cross Youth
Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC)	Search & Rescue Training	Open to all genders	Available in various provinces	SARVAC
Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary	Maritime Search & Rescue	Open to all genders	Available in coastal provinces	Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary
Junior Firefighter Programs	Firefighting Basics & Community Service	Open to all genders	Available in certain local communities (contact your local fire department)	Contact local fire department
City Youth Police Programs	Policing, Leadership	Open to all genders	Available in various cities	Contact your local police service
RCMP Auxiliary Program	Community Policing & Support	Open to all genders (age restrictions apply)	Available in various provinces	RCMP Auxiliary Program
Coast Guard Indigenous Summer Internship	Career Exploration (Indigenous Focus)	Open to Indigenous youth	Summer internship program in coastal provinces	Contact local Coast Guard office or visit Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Military Indigenous Summer Programs	Career Exploration (Indigenous Focus)	Open to Indigenous youth	Summer internships available nationwide	Contact local Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre or visit Indigenous Programs

These programs are a fantastic way for young males to explore careers in emergency services, develop essential life skills, and ignite their passion for service. We encourage all youth — regardless of gender — to seek out opportunities that align with their interests and dreams.

By highlighting these available programs, we hope to inspire young males to explore emergency service careers in environments where they can thrive, develop leadership skills, and gain valuable experience.

For additional information, we encourage you to visit the websites listed above or contact your local emergency service agencies. There are many paths to success, and we’re happy to help youth find the one that fits them best.

If you have any questions or need assistance finding a program, feel free to reach out. We’re here to support and inspire youth on their journey toward a brighter future.

— Camp Courage Team