SECHELT, B.C. – Telus announced today the doors are officially open to Telus Wilderness Point (above), its first youth camp in the Sechelt Inlet on the Sunshine Coast.
“This new camp is a not-for-profit initiative created by TELUS to help more Canadian youth participate in safe and inclusive summer retreats with their peers, while experiencing the beauty of nature,” a press release says.
“The camp’s first visitors arrived this week under the leadership of Camp Cue, a musical theatre camp that teaches youth theatrical performance combining songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance.”
Telus Wilderness Point, which can accommodate 50 campers and is accessible by boat, will work with different camp organizations offering diverse experiences in the coming years. It is expected that by the end of 2025, the site will have hosted over 2,000 youth, according to the release.
“Consistent with TELUS’ bold environmental and sustainability commitments, the camp will be energy neutral by using solar power as its primary energy source, contributing to TELUS’ goal to be a zero-waste, carbon-neutral organization by 2030,” says the release.
“Our team is thrilled to welcome our first campers to TELUS Wilderness Point,” said Darren Entwistle, president and CEO of Telus, in the release.
“TELUS Wilderness Point reflects beautifully our long-standing commitment to doing good in the communities where we live, work and serve by providing young Canadians, including underserved youth, with the opportunity to experience the wonders of nature,” he said.
“For more than two decades, our TELUS brand has been inextricably linked to nature, conveying our deep commitment to preserving the planet our children will inherit. Indeed, TELUS Wilderness Point is a potent demonstration of our social purpose in action; a place where we are bridging divides and creating a friendlier future as we welcome Camp Cue youth to realize their potential in the wonderful and uplifting environment of the Sechelt Inlet.”
Telus is further investing $27 million on the Sunshine Coast this year to connect over 90% of the homes and businesses in Gibsons, Pender Harbour, Powell River and Sechelt to its PureFibre network and to expand its 5G network, as part of an overall $17.5 billion investment in B.C. through to 2026.
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