ABOUT SURVIVE THIS SEASON 2

Survive This is an exciting series that challenges youth to push their limits, overcome their fears and develop lifelong survival skills. Hosted by Les Stroud (THE Survivorman), each episode aims to test endurance, wit and self-determination.

Les challenges the eight participants physically, emotionally and mentally – placing them in situations of intense pressure where their lives are put on the line. From a dramatic start to a powerful finish, the participants learn that if they can make it through this, THEY CAN MAKE IT THROUGH ANYTHING.

LET’S HEAR FROM THE KIDS JURY

"I love this show because it shows us the hardship of surviving in the wild, but also the meaning of leadership; also I like this show because where I come from, in Labrador, it is very much like the outdoors on the show and we face the same stuff they do on here. I JUST LOVE THIS SHOW."

LET’S HEAR FROM THE INTERNATIONAL JURY

"SURVIVE THIS is an excellent reality-entertainment series, in which the participants overcome awesome real-life challenges out in the wild. Most importantly, the series demonstrates that experiencing life’s challenges matters more than winning prizes – there are no "losers" in this show."

LET’S HEAR FROM THE PRODUCER

"The Shaw Rocket Fund is known worldwide as one of the industry’s leading supporters of quality programming that provides value and enrichment for children and youth. Survive This is centered on challenging and empowering youth to find their inner strength, so it’s a particular honour to have our work with Les Stroud recognized as a finalist for this important prize."

MEET THE HOST: LES STROUD

The only producer in the history of television to produce an internationally broadcast series entirely written, videotaped and hosted alone, Stroud is credited with starting a new genre of television known as 'Survival TV'.
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ABOUT THE SHAW ROCKET PRIZE

The Shaw Rocket Prize, in its mission to support and celebrate the best of the Canadian children's production industry, is celebrating its seventh year as one of the largest awards of its kind in Canada. We will be awarding one recipient with $50,000 for the best Canadian children’s program, targeted to youths aged 12 and under on November 29, 2011. Learn more at rocketprize.com.

ABOUT THE SHAW ROCKET FUND

The Shaw Rocket Fund is a forward-thinking, not-for-profit corporation that focuses on stimulating excellence in the Canadian children's production industry. We are strong believers in the ability of quality programming to fuel the young, imaginative minds of our kids and enrich their lives through interaction with creative content on all platforms. To learn more about the Shaw Rocket Fund, go to rocketfund.ca.