The ACCVI Kids and Youth Program was founded by Harry and Nadja Steiner in 2008 as a way to introduce the mountains to their kids. Trips included many gummy bear breaks and friends. Over the years the original cohort matured into youth leaders that led the younger kids and adults alike.
Over these nine years 56 trips/events were offered of which 21 were mountaineering trips, 11 climbing, 11 skiing, and 9 hiking. Members of the group summited Mount Albert Edward three times, Jutland twice, Kings Peak twice, and Cokely, Becher, Tom Taylor, and Sutton Peak once.
The tradition continues, and recently we’ve been building quinzhees, climbing, and skiing. During these trips we teach the kids about safety, trip planning, route finding, and mountaineering. To find out what the group is up to, please check the trip schedule.
The Kids and Youth program receives financial support from ACCVI as given in the policy below:
To promote getting youth into the alpine environment in all four seasons, ACCVI will offer a full bursary up to the budgeted amount to cover accommodation and camping fees for children and youth under 19 attending a section Family Camp posted on accvi.ca when accompanied by an adult family member or guardian who is an active section member. (Note: Adults attending a section Family Camp pay regular fees.)
The budget for this support will be agreed at the AGM each year.
Please contact for all queries. The current program coordinators are Neil Ernst and Anya Reid.