More reviews of JUMP!

Meagan Shelley, parent, Parent

Strength and confidence!

It will be hard to convey the feelings I had when seeing my son after his time at the Trailblazers camp. Kohei, 15 years old, spent 10 days at JUMP!, 6 days/5 nights of that was in the mountains hiking and camping. What I saw in my son when picking him up was pure happiness and joy. I didn’t see ego, I didn’t see attitude, I didn’t see a chip on his shoulder. I saw strength and confidence and a very caring young man. Children need to be in nature. It’s grounding for them and calming. Being in nature and also having electronic devices taken away gives them space to be children again. What I saw with the kids is that their worries were replaced by playfulness and sparkle. Kohei was vibrating with happiness when I picked him up. He was so proud of an array of things they did at the camp. The connections he made with the other participants so far have continued even though there is a very large distance between us and them. A handful of participants and Kohei message each other on a day-to-day basis with hopes of seeing each other this winter at some point and joining the JUMP! camp again next summer altogether. Upon leaving and high-fiving and hugging all of the camp leaders good bye, Ko asked if he could return in the following weeks to volunteer with some of the upcoming groups. He also said that the 10 day trailblazer camp should have been longer. Those statements are a true testament that whatever JUMP! is doing, they are doing very well ... Show More

Kirsten Gerllays, Parent

Highlight of the summer!

Jump!'s Camp at the Educo site is the highlight of my daughter's summer. She looks forward to it all year. She loves seeing the familiar faces of kids she's attended with during past camps and is always excited to spend time with her favourite camp counsellors and leaders. My daughter loves the outdoors and the challenges it brings. Between the high ropes course, the overnight camping trip and canoeing adventures, she always pushes herself to go beyond her comfort zone and try it all. When we pick her up from camp, she is beaming with pride from all she's accomplished and excited to share all her adventure and comradery stories. The confidence she has gained from camp carries into her daily life and we see this in her efforts to be a positive member of her school community. She will continue to attend for years to come and we are thrilled such an amazing camp exists and provides such a positive experience for kids. ... Show More

Andrea Lamond, Parent

Most talkative he's been in awhile!

Our son had a wonderful time at camp! When I picked him up, it was the most talkative he's been in a while telling me of all his fun adventures. Thank you so much for the amazing time he had and all the organization. He really liked the camp food too! ... Show More

Stephanie Devlin, parent, Parent

Shining with achievement!

After chatting with some acquaintances about camps their children had attended, I asked my boys if they were interested in trying a different camp next year. They looked at me with disgust and firmly replied "No way! We are definitely going back to JUMP!" I get welled up just thinking about pick up day. They are so full of pride after a week of pushing their limits. They are shining with achievement as they share heartfelt goodbyes with their new campmates. They start counting down the days to next year's camp on the drive home to Squamish. My boys love the adventure, friendships and shenanigans but I know this camp is so much than that. ... Show More

Shawna MacLeod, parent, Parent

Personal growth!

Greeting our sons after completing their summer Jump course at the Educo site has become a highlight for us. They return with newfound confidence, pride, and a sense of accomplishment, both physically and mentally. The ease with which they connect with friends and counselors, and the way they excitedly share their adventures, reflects the personal growth they've experienced. This transformation stays with them throughout the year, reminding them that they can overcome challenges and thrive in a group while staying true to themselves. The most powerful takeaway is witnessing how deeply proud they’ve become of who they are. The magic of the Jump programs lies in the powerful combination of nature, self-reflection, authentic connection and transformative challenges that elevate kids mentally and physically. Our kids returned not only more confident and resilient but with a deeper understanding of their personal importance and role within a diverse group. Without the distractions of devices, they learned to form meaningful bonds with their peers, all while gaining the freedom to both play and reflect seriously on other perspectives. This experience has had a lasting impact, helping them grow in ways that will benefit them for years to come. I highly recommend it! ... Show More

Allison Baxter, Parent

Positive impact!

"The positive impact of the Pathfinder course has been evident in Simon's behaviour. He is more mature, thoughtful (as in reflective inwardly and outwardly), and communicative. In the 2 weeks since the course, he has managed his emotions and not tantrumed once. He is easier to negotiate with in terms of making agreements about screen time, and getting homework done. He has been loving and appreciative." ... Show More

Tanji Zumpano, parent, Parent

the BEST week!

Tjaz had the BEST week with you guys. I am so impressed with your programming, Director and camp leaders. We will absolutely be back next year!

Aaron MacLeod, student, Camper

Feel at home!

I'm Aaron. 12 years old. You should attend JUMP! adventure camp because of the fun you encounter. The activities included are; an exhilarating high ropes course, an interesting climbing wall, a swamp run & swamp canoe and more. You will feel just at home with the amazing staff and your fellow camp mates In this program. So come and sign up to have an amazing trip ... Show More