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  • Welcome to the Halifax Camp Courage Application

    At Camp Courage, we, along with our dedicated partners, are committed to fostering an environment of diversity, respect, and inclusion. We strive to ensure that our selection process and the camp experience itself reflect these core values. Before you begin, we strongly recommend thoroughly reading the entire application form. To help you prepare, please draft your responses in a separate document before completing the application in one sitting. Once you exit the form, you will not be able to make edits, and a new application will need to be submitted if changes are necessary. Due to limited spots, we can only accept twenty-four (24) participants from the large pool of applicants. If you are not selected this time, we encourage you to apply again in the future. Good luck!

    Qualification Criteria

    Before you apply, please ensure you meet the following qualifications:
    1. Age Requirement: You must be at least 15 years old but no more than 19 years old as of July 1st.
    2. Eligibility: You should identify as a young woman or gender-diverse youth.
    3. Good Standing: You must be a citizen in good standing, as evidenced by your letters of reference.
    4. Community Commitment: You should be committed to implementing the actions described in your essay to improve someone else's life or the life within your community.
    5. Physical Fitness: An active lifestyle is important due to the strenuous nature of some camp activities.
    6. Attendance: You must commit to attending the entire camp each day.
    7. Preparation: You must commit to completing all Prep & Pep work the camp requires.
    8. Application Submission: Complete the online application form and submit two reference letters and proof of age by midnight on February 7, 2026
    9. New Participants Only: You must not have attended Camp Courage in the past to allow as many individuals as possible to benefit from this experience.
    Preference will be given to residents of Nova Scotia. Our selection process is thorough, unbiased, and conducted by a panel well-versed in our criteria. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

    Selection Process

    The selection panel will evaluate candidates based on the depth of their volunteer commitments and the completeness of their applications. All references will be checked, and personal interviews may be conducted to ensure fairness. The decision of the Selection Committee is final.

    Application Instructions

    To apply for Camp Courage, complete the following two steps by midnight on February 7, 2026:
    1. Fill out this online application form.
    2. Submit the following documents:
      • Proof of age (a photocopy of either your birth certificate or Driver's License)
      • Two letters of reference
    You can mail the documents to: Mailing Address: Camp Courage 281 Craigburn Drive Dartmouth, NS B2X 3V1 You can also scan and email them to admin@campcourage.ca. Please ensure that your documents are received by the deadline. We will notify you when we receive your application and inform you of the outcome by May 1st. If you have any questions, please email andrea@campcourage.ca. For urgent inquiries, please call 902-488-1188.
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  • Reminder

    Please read this application form all the way to the very end. Make notes as you read so that you know which questions you will have to prepare to answer. Exit from the application form and prepare your answers.

    Access the form again and complete it. If you want to add something to your application form once you have exited from it, you will have to enter everything all over again into a new application form.
  • You must contact these individuals, share Camp Courage's values (campcourage.ca), explain the camp's purpose and why you want to attend, and request a reference letter. Collect the letters and ensure they are mailed or emailed to us by February 15th, 2025.

    Please provide their names, phone numbers and email addresses here. (1 page maximum for reference letters please)
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  • Prepare an essay that articulates your 1. vision for improving someone's life or our community but also strategically outlines a 2. well-defined action plan, filled with 3. precise details, a timeline, and a projected impact. In your submission, ensure the inclusion of a) the key individuals involved, b) the specific objectives to be achieved, c) the geographical scope, d) the proposed schedule, and 4. the anticipated outcomes, all encapsulated within a concise 500-word limit.

    This innovative camp operates on a unique premise: Instead of traditional tuition fees, participants are required to fulfill the promises articulated in their essays. The only limit to what you can pledge and accomplish is the boundary of your imagination.

    Key Elements for Your Camp Admission Essay:
    1. 1. vision
    2. 2. well-defined action plan
    3. 3. precise details (who, what, where, when)
        a) the key individuals involved
        b) the specific objectives to be achieved
        c) the geographical scope
        d) the proposed schedule
    4. 4. the anticipated outcomes
    • under 500 words
    * VERY IMPORTANT: Reviewing the point-form and essay examples will improve your chances of getting selected! Click here to view Essay Examples
    1. 1. What is your personal interpretation of "respecting differences"?
    2. 2. Can you share an instance where you acted as an ally when someone disrespected, or describe how you would respond in such a situation?
    (maximum 300 words)
    • Sign the required waivers.
    • Attend the entire camp each day.
    • Complete all Prep and Pep work.
    • Follow all camp and agency rules.
    • Participate fully in all activities.
    • Provide a photocopy of my NS Health Card.
    • If over 18, supply a criminal record check if accepted.
  • Please upload the required files here, or mail the three documents postmarked by February 7, 2026, to: Camp Courage 281 Craigburn Drive Dartmouth, NS B2X 3V1 Alternatively, you can scan and email the documents to andrea@campcourage.ca by midnight on February 7, 2026. Required Files:
    1. Proof of age (photocopy of NS Driver's License or birth certificate)
    2. First letter of reference
    3. Second letter of reference
    Drop files here or
    Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, doc, docx, jpeg, Max. file size: 4 MB.
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