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All programs are eligible for the
Bronze, Silver, and Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
2027 departures — see trip page | Ages: 13–17 | Rathtrevor Beach Park • Tofino • Ucluelet
For Spring Break (March Break) 2027, we are excited to offer a spectacular 6-day outdoor leadership and camping journey visiting three of our favourite spots on Vancouver Island: Parksville, Tofino, and Ucluelet. It’s an epic overnight adventure teen surf-camp-road trip adventure!
June–August 2027 (view page for dates) | Ages: 10–13; 14–17 | Sechelt Inlet
Your gateway to BC’s West Coast, where explorers become leaders. Become more self-directed, build positive peer relationships, hone outdoor leadership skills, and understand current events in your community and world…all with the incredible backdrop of the Sunshine Coast.
July–August 2027 (see trip page for dates)| Ages: 13–18 | Whitehorse • Yukon River • Carmacks • Dawson City
Your opportunity to become more self-directed, build healthy peer relationships, gain outdoor leadership skills, and gain new perspectives on current events in your community and world…all within the incredible scenery of Canada’s wild North during an unforgettable 10- or 21-day canoe journey on the Yukon River.
2027 departures — see trip page | Ages: 13–18 (co-ed) | Vancouver • Sechelt • Whitehorse
Explore Vancouver and British Columbia’s beautiful West Coast before embarking on an incredible canoe trip down the Yukon River. Wilderness immersion, local perspectives and our innovative World Bound Climate Change Curriculum combine to deepen your relationship with yourself, your family, and the world.
2027 departures — see trip page | Ages: 13–18 (co-ed) | Ecuador: Quito • Otavalo • Cuicocha • Cochasqui • Cayambe • Cotopaxi
Our most ambitious Climate and Cultural Leadership Course: This is the perfect opportunity to share a one-of-a-kind, immersive adventure experience in the untamed lands of unparalleled biodiversity. Come on… the Amazon Rainforest and Andes - two of the world's most significant regions within 21 days.
2027 departures — see trip page | Ages 13–18 (co-ed) | Nadi • Fiji
Come with us on a NEW adventure to Fiji, a land of endless adventure and hospitality, for a remarkable 21-day youth leadership course & adventurous journey. This is an experience like no other, combining youth leadership, climate change education, and immersion in Fijian culture. Along the way, we’ll discover breathtaking island landscapes, underwater wonders, and new friends and inspiring educators in Fijian communities.
Contact us for upcoming youth departures | Ages: 13–18 (co-ed) | Tokyo • Hokkaido • Niigata • Kyoto • Shodoshima Island
This Japan adventure is a one-of-a-kind youth leadership course that infuses cutting-edge climate change education with Japanese cuisine and culture, world-renowned historical landmarks, technological innovation, and – most importantly – the people of Japan.
Contact us for upcoming youth departures | Age eligibility: please enquire | Whitehorse
While winters can be viewed as harsh in the Land of the Midnight Sun, they are also a time of great beauty and excitement for Yukoners. We designed Northern Lights Youth Leadership Adventure to answer teens’ ‘inner call of the wild’ by introducing them to the Yukon’s awesome winter activities while emphasizing on leadership and life-skills training.
Wait… I can get an award for this? The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is the world’s largest youth leadership award, so it looks great on your resume or college application. And the best part is… all of our trips are eligible!
