Camp Courage looks to empower next generation of first responders – Halifax [Video]

Halfway through nine days of activities, the 24 students participating in the 2024 Camp Courage program are learning skills necessary to become a paramedic.

“I definitely think this could be a possibility of what I want to do,” said 17-year-old Isabelle Peart.

She signed up for the program after seeing posters at work and school, and after hearing from a previous Camp Courage student about how much they enjoyed their time.

“I like the aspect of being able to help people and just to be giving back to the people around me,” said Peart regarding the possibility of choosing a career in first response.

“Also, the adventure is really exciting and the adrenaline, that would be really cool.”

The program takes female and gender-diverse youth aged 15 to 19 through first responder training, with the hopes of educating and inspiring them towards careers in the field.

“They’re doing things that are very challenging to them,” said Camp Courage founder Andréa Speranza. …