Some of the most important lessons in life happen outside of the classroom.
Howl offers unique learning experiences that support high school aged students and the educators who work with them to see the world through a different lens, appreciate its complexity, and understand the diversity of paths available to them.
Program Offerings & Opportunities
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Educator Professional Development
Howl supports educators on their own journeys by providing inspiring, land-based programming that exemplifies experiential learning. Our goal is to help educators to redraw the boundaries of what they feel is possible in their classrooms and leave them feeling personally enriched and reconnected to the land.
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School Programs
Howl offers custom land-based field school programs for high school classes across various subjects. These programs help students develop a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of the natural world. If you're interested in collaborating on a custom program at one of our locations (Rockies, Maritimes, Yukon), we'd love to hear from you!
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CALM Peaks
Summer 2025
CALM Peaks creates space for students to connect to the land, each other, and to develop their understanding of themselves while learning the content of Career and Life Management 20 and several supplementary CTS courses. Presented in partnership with Connect Charter School.
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Rockies Journey
Summer 2025
Youth ages 14-18 are invited to join this 6-day Rockies Journey in Kananaskis. Participants will build outdoor leadership skills, learn about conservation and traditional knowledge in the Rockies, discover tools for personal wellness, and have fun!
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Canadian Rockies Youth Network
The Canadian Rockies Youth Network (CRYN) fosters a community of youth who care about the land and water; and equips them with the knowledge, skills and tools to bring their voice forward on conservation policy matters.
Get in touch
Are you a teacher or educator interested in bringing your class on an existing Howl program? Or perhaps you’re interesting in collaborating with our team to develop a new program that meets the needs of your learners? We would love to hear from you!
“Howl is a special place. The kindness, dedication, and passion of the staff and volunteers created such a nurturing and empowering environment. [My daughter] came back home with newfound confidence, a deeper connection to nature, and a sense of purpose that has profoundly impacted her life.
The activities and experiences were thoughtfully designed and brilliantly executed. The skills she learned, the friendships she formed, and the memories she created will undoubtedly stay with her forever. Your commitment to fostering personal growth, resilience, and a love for the outdoors is truly remarkable.”
Parent of a Rockies Journey participant (2024)
Key Programming Components
We emphasize place-based learning though the perspective of our 4 Core Teachings:
Climate Action: Youth better understand climate change through a two-eyed seeing approach. They identify climate actions they can take while maintaining optimism in a world full of challenges.
Truth and Reconciliation: Youth leave programs with a deeper understanding of the Indigenous histories and Indigenous peoples central to their programming area.
Personal Resilience: Youth better understand their values and strengths, reflect on their experiences and develop strategies for wellness focused on relationship to the land.
Community Building: Youth learn from relationships with a diversity of people and groups while discovering their role in community through volunteerism.
This curriculum was developed in conjunction with Royal Roads University’s Resiliency by Design Lab. Students participating in our programming have the option to earn a Royal Roads micro-credential, “Land-based Community Leadership for ReconciliAction”.
Howl is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
The people behind Howl recognized that the programs that we offer are only one part of acting on Reconciliation. The structure of our organization serves as a teaching tool itself and is continuously evolving to meet the needs of individuals and communities. Howl is committed to being an organization that Indigenous youth, Elders, community members and service providers feel good about working with.
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