GO Beyond: Youth Summer Program
GO Beyond began with a simple but powerful idea: what if a service experience could reflect the values young people actually hold – inclusive, local, justice-oriented, rooted in community, and grounded in faith? When a group of youth couldn’t find that kind of experience, they created it themselves.
Since 2007, that vision has grown into immersive summer programs in communities across Canada – each one shaped by local partnerships, real needs, and the unique gifts of the youth who participate.
Our overnight programs run for 8 days and nights, with participants and staff living together in a host church. Each day blends hands-on service with local environmental and social justice organizations, shared meals, creative reflection, and space to ask big questions: What does it mean to live out my faith? Where is God calling me to act?
This is a deeply relational experience. Youth cook together, learn together, and build community across backgrounds and regions. They step into unfamiliar spaces, listen to new perspectives, and discover how their own skills and passions can make a difference – right here in Canada.
What sets GO Beyond apart is not just what participants do, but how they grow. Through guided workshops and group reflection, youth begin to connect their experiences with their own sense of purpose. They leave not just with memories, but with a clearer understanding of how they can take action in their home communities. Past participants have gone on to start community gardens, lead local initiatives, and continue showing up for causes they care about.
Many youth arrive on their own and leave with deep friendships and a strong sense of belonging. Our trained staff team leads the program from start to finish, allowing group leaders to fully participate alongside their youth. To ensure a safe and supportive environment, we maintain a strong staff-to-participant ratio and require one adult leader for every five youth in group registrations.
No two GO Beyond programs are exactly the same. Each location offers a unique experience shaped by its community partners, context, and participants – so whether it’s your first summer or your third, there is always something new to discover.
Ages: 13–18
Group guideline: One leader required for every five youth in group registrations
Come ready to build community, explore your purpose, and take meaningful steps toward the kind of world you want to be part of.
Summer 2026 Location: Orléans United Church
Our 2026 program is hosted in the welcoming community of Orléans, Ontario, located just outside of Ottawa. With its unique blend of suburban neighbourhoods, natural green spaces, and close connection to the nation’s capital, Orléans offers an engaging setting for youth to explore issues of community care, environmental stewardship, and social justice while building meaningful relationships and making a local impact.
Summer 2026 Locations
Orléans
Orléans, ON
July 18th – 26th, 2026
Pricing
The registration fee per participant is $499.
This cost covers all meals, travel during program, and accomodation.
Participants are responsible for travel to and from the program, and any spending money they want to bring.
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