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Retreat Yourself Adventure

Cancer does not stop after the last chemo drop, it takes time to recover from treatment, process what happened, and figure out what’s next. Once treatment is over, appointments are not as frequent, the body is healing, the physical strength improves, and expectations of what and how things should be creeps in. You have to deal with so many transitions and face a lot of questions. Getting back into a groove is not always as easy as we would like, but it is possible.

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Program Details

Retreat Yourself Adventure aims to help you navigate that unsettling phase. We want you to leave this Retreat feeling empowered, both physically and mentally. You will gain tools and feel supported so you can move forward in or beyond your cancer experience.

Application options

YACC wants to make it possible for as many of you to attend our adventures and we know that every situation is different!  In order to do so, we have three different registration options for you to choose from. Simply select the option that works best for you when applying — no bank statements or complicated financial disclosures involved.

Retreat Yourself Adventure 2026

Rocky Harbour, NL

Friday, August 7 - Tuesday, August 11*

Thursday, September 3 - Monday, September 7

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Please note that there will be a small film crew from Health Explored present for the August program. Your participation is completely optional. For more details, please see our filming notice.
 
  1. Free-to-You Rate (full bursary $0): We believe that cost should not prevent participation! We work hard to bring as many folks who require this option as possible.
  2. Cost-Recovery Rate (partially subsidized $1,000): Helps recover meal, venue and hospitality costs of the multi-day experience.
  3. Full Program Rate ($2,000): Reflects the true cost of delivering the multi-day experience, including activity costs, production, and accessibility supports.

Please note that you are responsible for the costs and booking of your travel. You are welcome to apply for our travel assistance program which can help cover 50 per cent of your travel costs up to a designated amount for your province.

Questions? Check out the Program Access Model FAQs!

Eligibility

Retreat Yourself Adventure is open to Canadians who were diagnosed with cancer before the age of 40 and are currently between 18-39* who are at least one year post-treatment and have not yet attended the Retreat Yourself Adventure program. You can invite one peer supporter who has been a part of your cancer experience, or with whom you have a relationship that could benefit from learning more about how cancer affects your life (like a sibling, friend, partner, etc.).

*Exceptions might be made for those who are over the age of 39 where space is available. Special considerations might also be made for those with a chronic or metastatic diagnosis.

What you can expect

Adventure

Do activities that will allow you to face your fears and let you get to know yourself a little better, like ziplining, hiking, and more.

Support

Connect with a group of people that totally get it. Together, we’ll go on an amazing adventure and take time to address what it means to be in that zone, and how to transition from it.

Empowerment

You’ll be empowered to continue moving forward by growing your confidence in your body and mind. You’ll recognize your strengths, push your limits, and let go of shit.

The 2024 Recap

"We talked a lot about our cancer journeys, but it was the first time in 18 months that I felt like someone who was much more than my cancer, that my cancer didn't define me, and I was still valuable in many other ways."

Jessica Mees (Retreat Yourself Adventure 2024 participant)

Check out the full Retreat Yourself Adventure 2024 recap from participant Jessica Mees!

Thank you to TELUS and the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation!

Questions?

Check out the Retreat Yourself Adventure FAQs or email [email protected]!

An experience of a lifetime

"I signed up for Retreat Yourself Adventure Newfoundland and Labrador because I wanted to challenge myself on a physical and mental level. I have never travelled alone before. I have never been hiking. I have never truly stepped into the unknown. I decided this was the perfect opportunity to stop playing it safe." - Retreat Yourself Adventure participant

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