The Teen Nature Connection Program is an experiential outdoor journey designed for teens seeking deeper connection – with themselves, with community, and with the natural world. Through immersive experiences in forests, rivers, mountains, and coastal ecosystems throughout Metro Vancouver, participants explore nature-based skills, personal growth, leadership, and ecological awareness in a supportive group environment.

Rooted in seasonal learning and mentorship, the program encourages teens to slow down, challenge themselves, build meaningful friendships, and develop confidence through direct experiences outdoors. Each session blends exploration, reflection, creativity, teamwork, and hands-on learning inspired by the land and the changing seasons.

Program details are subject to change based on enrollment.

Program Highlights

Nature Connection & Ecological Awareness
Develop a deeper relationship with the natural world through observation, curiosity, gratitude, and respectful interaction with the land.

Personal Growth & Resilience
Build confidence, emotional awareness, adaptability, and self-trust through challenges, reflection, mentorship, and group experiences.

Exploration & Adventure
Discover diverse ecosystems across Metro Vancouver through hikes, games, exploration, and immersive outdoor experiences throughout the seasons.

Hands-On Outdoor Skills
Learn practical wilderness and naturalist skills such as fire tending, navigation, shelter building, plant identification, tracking, and safe tool use through guided, age-appropriate instruction.

Leadership & Teamwork
Practice communication, collaboration, initiative, and leadership within a supportive and community-oriented group environment.

Naturalist Learning
Explore local wildlife, ecosystems, seasonal patterns, and ecological relationships through direct observation and hands-on learning.

Creative Expression & Reflection
Engage in nature journaling, storytelling, wildcrafting, reflection practices, and creative projects that deepen learning and connection.

Supportive Mentorship
Experienced instructors provide guidance, encouragement, and mentorship while supporting teens in developing confidence, independence, and meaningful relationships.

Learn more about what a day outdoors looks like in our post: A Typical Day at Nature School.

Program Details