Outdoor Recreation at Capilano University

We’re proud to highlight our students Natalia and Lanny joined by Andrew Stegemann, Program Coordinator, and Blake Russel, OREC Instructor, for representing OREC program at the Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia conference🌳

Together, they led a session titled “Raising the Next Generation of Outdoor Recreation Leaders”, sharing the importance of creating intentional community and insights on how to build continuing youth engagement in outdoor spaces🌱

Thank you all for representing our community and helping shape the future of outdoor recreation! 🙌

Learning, exploring, and growing together ❄️

Our students spent three days and two nights in the Duffey Lake area developing winter travel and safety skills through Avalanche Canada AST Level 2.

Proud of this group for their dedication and teamwork!👊🌳

We’re thrilled to share that Capilano University is a proud member of the newly launched Outdoor Sector Coalition, represented at the launch by Andrew Stegemann, Faculty with the School of Outdoor Recreation Management.🎉👏

💡The Outdoor Sector Coalition brings together organizations from across British Columbia to support and strengthen the outdoor sector through recreation, stewardship, tourism, manufacturing, education, outdoor access, and community wellbeing.🌳

📒Coalition members represent more than 2,000 businesses, associations, volunteer groups, local governments, and educational institutions across BC.

We’re creating pathways for the next generation of outdoor leaders!🌱✨✨

We’re proud to share that our instructor, Bruce Wilson, was recently quoted in this article on the future of Outdoor Recreation in BC Magazine👏🎉

👀Check out our instructor sharing insights and representing our community beyond the classroom. Click the link in bio for full article.

This May, we’re heading to the heart of the Interior for a milestone event. The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC is hosting its 2026 Conference at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, and you’re invited!

The ORC is marking their 50th Anniversary, and is bringing together outdoor enthusiasts, Indigenous partners, community leaders, and government representatives from across the province. This is a rare opportunity to engage in face-to-face dialogue with the decision-makers who influence public recreation and land use in BC.

What to expect:
• Inspiring keynote speakers and interactive panels.
• Opportunities to connect with peers and decision-makers.
• Field-focused learning in the beautiful Kamloops landscape.
• A celebration of 50 years of BC outdoor advocacy.

Whether you're looking to learn about collaborative planning or want to share your club's success story, let's build stronger communities together.

Visit .ca and register in the link in the bio

🌲OREC students went out to build a new section of trail as part of a volunteer leadership activity for the NSMBA.

The outcome was double what was anticipated by the Facilitator! Amazing what fourteen intrepid souls can accomplish in the sunshine and the forest🌿🌟

First steps together in the REC 148 course on Cypress Mountain! 🌄

This was a great start! Students are getting to know each other while taking learning outside🌲💫

Way to go, Reckies!💯

🏞️✨Welcome Reckies!!
Your outdoor journey starts now. Get ready for an outdoor journey full of learning and discovery🌿

🌲This year is all about growth, adventure, and connection - let’s explore together!