Power4Teens Inc - The Teen Experience
The Teen Experience - Morzine, France : AUGUST 1st - 9th 2025
This experience will be accepting a maximum of 10 high-school girls (age 14-17) from Toronto.
Embark on an extraordinary adventure in Morzine, France, where every moment is designed to ignite self-discovery, push boundaries, foster teamwork, and instill essential planning and organizing skills. Surrounded by the stunning French Alps as we dive as a team into activities creating self-awareness, understanding your strengths, and exploring untapped potentials.
Our journey is crafted to challenge your comfort zone with exhilarating experiences encouraging personal growth and empowerment.
Upon arrival, Day 1 isn't just about starting the trip; it's about starting a conversation. Together, we will create our adventurers, what we as a group envision gaining from this experience. Power4Teens will provide a general idea and different options but will allow the teens to decide and sometimes take the lead!
This Experience is open to Canadian, Swiss, USA, UK and French teens!
Get ready to uncover your strengths, build lasting connections, and create memories that will resonate for a lifetime in the heart of Morzine's enchanting landscapes.
Shyanne McPherson and Charlie Page will be facilitating the program with experienced local guides to provide greater in-depth knowledge of the area and culture.
Applications and acceptance onto the program is based on a first come basis and suitability for the experience. Most meals and excursions are included, airfare is not included.
Requirements for applicants:
- Must be in Grade 9 – 11 (14-17yrs)
- Must be intermediate to advanced fitness level (will be required for hiking, and site seeing around the city on foot)
- Must submit a video intro of themselves to be selected into program - intro, why they want to be apart of the Teen Experience to France
- Must have a positive attitude, open to trying new things, enthusiastic about travel and meeting new friends
- Must have a valid Passport - valid for at least 6 months from our travel dates
Application Video:
This video is for us to get to know you and understand why you would like to be considered for this program. The video should include:
- An introduction to who you are, why you would like to be a part of this program and what you want to learn from it.
- Fears and/or worries that you have about traveling overseas including any special accommodations you may need (example: allergies, fear of heights, etc.)
- 5-minute video maximum
APPLICATION VIDEO DEADLINE: JANUARY 15th 2025
This video does not need to be professional quality, just something fun to show us your authentic self, your interests, likes and dislikes and your character traits! Don’t think of this video as another project, think of it as an opportunity to show us who you truly are.
All applications are subject to approval and suitability by Power4Teens based on maturity, enthusiasm and understanding for this Teen Experience. We require a minimum of 5 students for this program.
On approval to the program a deposit will be required to secure your spot.
Facilitators:
Shyanne McPherson
Shyanne is a certified coach practitioner, fitness professional, youth empowerment coach and the proud owner of Power4teens in Toronto AND a proud mama!!
Empowering young minds in a unique and fun way, is Shyanne's life's work. Teaching the fundamentals of life and everyday leadership is more than a passion project. Shyanne is a lifelong learner and passionately continues to share her wisdom and leads by example.
“I started traveling the world when I was 15 years old that impacted my life in such a beautiful, positive way. I now want to share those valuable insights with other girls who find themselves at the same age.”
Charlie Page
Charlie is a Registered Psychotherapist from Canada working in Geneva, Switzerland with teens and their families. Charlie was the founder of Power4teens in Toronto and developed the business alongside Shyanne before moving to Switzerland.
Their compatibility working together and common desire and goal of developing resilience and courage in young women has inspired this new partnership.
Charlie is also a certified coach practitioner and fitness instructor, is a world traveler, loves outdoor activities, the development of youth and bringing fun and laughter to everything she does. www.purpleoniontherapy.com
Bridget Acton
Lead Summer Camp Counsellor
Ok teens, this is our game queen right here! Bridget is a P4T veteran and has been an awesome member of our team for over 4 years now. With endless energy, Bridget will run, sing, dance and play until you tell her to stop!
She embodies everything P4T stands for and we are so happy to have her as a strong role model for our group. She loves to ski in the beautiful Switzerland, is a huge swiftie and always has fun stories to share.
Bridget has spent many summers with us (since she was 9) and is really looking forward to running fun and active workshops about friendships, and confidence, obstacle courses and paddleboarding.
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