Our hearts are heavy from the tragedy in the Texas Hill Country. We pray for those impacted by the flooding. At all of our camps, Young Life has emergency procedures, both for natural disasters and accidents, and we regularly train on and review these procedures. The safety of every young person at camp is one of our highest priorities, and it influences our decision-making in every aspect of camp. If you have specific questions, please reach out to your local camp – contact info is at the bottom of this page – and thank you for keeping those affected in Texas in your prayers.
We’re excited to have your son or daughter join us this summer for a Beyond adventure. We know this is a great family undertaking that comes with a lot of questions.
Your trip coordinator is an excellent resource for your planning process! But if at any time you need to contact Beyond directly, don’t hesitate to call 206-525-0791. This number goes to our base camp in the summer and to our office in the off-season and we’re always eager to help!
What to Bring
We provide almost all of the necessary gear for a successful trip, including: a huge first aid kit, tents, stoves, sleeping bags, backpacks, food, eating utensils, ropes, harnesses, kayaks, PFDs (life jackets), paddles, helmets and more.
We do expect our participants to bring their own shoes and clothes. Conditions can get extreme. They are ever-changing on the water and in the mountains, so please review our list of clothing and equipment needs, which include notes on clothing material and fit.
Pack Layers: The best way to moderate body temperature in unpredictable and ever-changing conditions is wearing layers. We recommend packing a base layer, one or two insulation layers and a waterproof layer for both your upper body and lower body.
In the backcountry COTTON IS WRONG. Beyond Malibu is in the middle of a temperate rain forest. Cotton is great at absorbing moisture, which in our context means it gets wet, stays wet and makes you super cold. Nothing should have cotton in it at all, especially underwear, socks, or anything that touches your skin directly. The only exception to cotton is a bandana or two.
Keep in mind that you have to carry (in a pack or a boat) all of your gear. All our suggestions balance warmth and waterproofing with weight and bulkiness.
Safety
Your camper's safety is our biggest priority and each trip is planned with safety in mind! Members of our guide staff are selected for their experience and maturity. Each guide has, at a minimum, been certified in Wilderness Advanced First Aid and CPR by NOLS Wilderness Medicine and has received excellent training in mountaineering and leadership.
Each trip is equipped with a hand held radio and the mountain trips have a GPS to aid in navigation. Guides check in daily and can be in immediate contact with a physician for any medical questions. Our program has been operating since 1971 and has an excellent safety record.
Contacting Your Child
The best way to see what is going on at Beyond Malibu during the summer is to sign up for our E-News and subscribe to our Instagram or Facebook pages. To contact us directly, see below:
Phone:
206-525-0791
Mailing Address:
Young Life Beyond Malibu
PO Box 49, Egmont, BC V0N 1N0
