Ontario co-ops: we want to help send your teens to camp this summer

Published March 21, 2024

Every year, CHF Canada partners with Ontario federations to sponsor teens living in housing co-ops to attend Co-operative Young Leaders (CYL) – a co-op camp for teens.

This is the first step in encouraging and nurturing our future young leaders living and working in co-ops. The teens spend a week having fun with fellow co-operators. They come home with new skills, a better understanding and enthusiasm for the co-op model, and a commitment to their communities.

“I think of CYL as a community, not just a camp for youth. The friendships, communication, and leadership skills will help me in the future,” said Rochelle about their CYL experience. “It was definitely a privilege to be sponsored to go to CYL.”

This video on the Peel/Halton Co-op Housing Federation website shows some of the fun and learning experienced by last year’s participants.

Any teens in your co-op? Make sure they don’t miss out on a week in the country this summer!

Deadline to apply: May 22, 2024.

• Complete  and submit the application along with a letter of recommendation from your co-op
• Post the flyer in your co-op
• For more info, contact CHF Canada or your regional federation, or visit the CYL website