News & Announcements
Monday Aug 17, 2026
For generations, 4-H has provided young people with opportunities to develop confidence, leadership and life skills helping them become productive, self-assured adults.
Thanks to a grant from the Quesnel Community Foundation, the Council purchased two portable bleachers to improve the experience for members, families, volunteers and spectators attending local 4-H events.
The project was completed successfully, with permanent signage installed on both bleachers recognizing the Foundation’s support. Since their purchase, the bleachers have also been loaned to other local non-profit organizations, extending the benefit of the grant throughout the community.
“The Quesnel Community Foundation is an integral part of our community. Without their support, we would not be able to continue offering the high-quality programming that our community deserves.”
With this project complete, the Quesnel Community Foundation has helped provide a lasting resource that will enhance 4-H events for years to come.
Wednesday Aug 5, 2026
Some of life’s most meaningful lessons can’t be taught within four classroom walls.
For 30 years, Gavin Lake Outdoor Learning Centre has given Grade 6 students the opportunity to discover the outdoors through hands-on learning and shared adventure. With support from the Quesnel Community Foundation, the 2025 fall camp welcomed 533 students and adults from 21 classes representing 17 schools across the Cariboo, with transportation, accommodation, meals and programming provided free of charge.
For many students, camp is filled with firsts - sleeping away from home, paddling a canoe, trying archery, or exploring a forest ecosystem. As they connect with nature, they also build confidence, develop friendships, and discover that learning happens just as powerfully around a campfire or on a hiking trail as it does at a classroom desk.
The program continues to be in high demand, with camp sessions filling months in advance and a growing waitlist. Thanks to the Quesnel Community Foundation, more young people could experience the lasting benefits of outdoor education and develop a deeper appreciation for the natural world that surrounds them.
Shared from the organization’s final report: “Support from the Quesnel Community Foundation provides Quesnel area and School District #28 classrooms the opportunity to attend free camp programs at Gavin Lake. Students enjoy time spent in nature connecting with each other and the environment through outdoor activities like Archery and Canoeing as well as hands-on science investigations in forest and lake ecosystems.”
Wednesday Aug 5, 2026
Join us for a night of food, fun and community celebration! Go to the 'Gala 2026' tab on our website for more information!
Quesnel Community Foundation
