Upcoming programs.
Maritimes Exploration (June 10-15, 2024)
Rockies Exploration (June 14-22, 2024)
Rockies Journey (July 2-7, 2024)
Maritimes Exploration (Aug 24 - Sep 1, 2024)
2024 Summer Howl Explorations (accepting applications for waitlist, exact dates TBD)
Rockies Semester (Sept 30 - Dec 13, 2024)
Application forms.
How to Apply for a Howl Program.
Step 1
Get to know us better by exploring our program pages, program costs, learning outcomes and frequently asked questions pages.
Step 2
Option A
Ready to take the next step? Fill out an application form today! We are currently accepting applications for our 2024 Programs. We regularly update this page with additional program dates, application deadlines, financial assistance and other program offerings.
Option B
Interested in applying but still have some questions? Get in touch with a member of our team by clicking the button below. We are happy to answer any questions that you still have and get you started with the application process.
Step 3
Success! You have taken the first step towards joining a Howl Program. We will be in touch with you within one week after the application deadline (listed below) to confirm your spot in the program.
Upon acceptance into a Howl program, successful applicants are required to pay the program deposit (program dependent) to secure your spot.
Pay-what-you-can program fees.
Howl uses a “sliding scale” or “pay-what-you-can” approach for program fees. The idea behind this approach is that people pay the amount that they are able to for services, events, and items. Those with access to more resources pay more and thus help others participate in the program. For a sliding scale approach to work, it relies on truthfulness, respect for complexity, deep self-reflection, and accountability. These values are at the heart of our work and our community, which is why we ask prospective participants to consider them as part of the application process. When you apply for any Howl program, we will ask you to provide a self-assessment of your level of financial need. For more information about our approach, check out our program costs page.
When our team conducts selection process for our programs, we anonymize your application form and remove your program fee selection. This ensures that our assessment and selection process is as unbiased as possible and selection is not made according to how much you are able to contribute. All applications are assessed based on the same criteria.
Frequently asked questions.
Click here to find the answers to our most commonly asked questions. If you don’t find the answer you’re looking for, get in touch with us by email. Chances are if you have the question, so does someone else!
Application deadlines.
June Rockies Exploration
June Maritimes Exploration
2024 Explorations (Summer, exact dates/programs TBD)
Rockies Semester (Sep-Dec, 2024)
May 1
May 1
June 1
July 1
We will continue to accept waitlist applications until the program dates.
Next Steps.
1. Check your emails.
We will be in touch with you shortly after the application deadline. If it’s been a couple of days and you still haven’t heard from us, make sure to check your spam folder in case we’ve ended up there!
2. Complete forms.
Complete and submit any forms that we have requested from you including criminal records check, emergency contact information, participant agreement, and medical information.
3. Research.
We encourage you to learn a little bit more about the territory you are visiting before arriving, as well as the weather for the time of year. We are happy to share some learning resources with you so you can familiarize yourself with some of the challenges and opportunities!
4. Make travel plans.
We suggest you make travel arrangements to the program start location (e.g. Calgary, Halifax) roughly 30 days before the program starts. We will let you know when you should arrive and inform you well in advance if there are any changes to the start date.