Planting the Seeds of Resilience

At Resilient Roots Kids Camp, we believe that every child has the ability to grow into a confident, connected, and resilient adult - but they needs the right skills and support along the way.

Why This Camp Matters:

In Canada, mental health concerns among children and youth are rising:

1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental illness by age 25 - and most will show symptoms before age 18.

Positive mental health among youth aged 12 - 25 has declined in recent years, while anxiety and mood disorders have increased.

Many young people say they need mental health support but struggle to access it when they need it most.

Sources:

1) Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI). Child and Youth Mental Health in Canada

2)Public Health Agency of Canada. Mental Health of Youth and Young Adults in Canada.

3)Statistics Canada. Rising Mental Health Concerns Among Youth

These numbers show us that we cannot wait until kids are in crisis. We need to start earlier. That’s why our camp focuses on primary prevention - giving kids skills to build resilience, manage and strengthen relationships and feel confident in who they are.