Some of the most important lessons in life happen outside of the classroom
Howl High School Journeys – multi-day, land-based field trips – have been designed to take students out of their everyday learning environments, and immerse them in real life examples of their curriculum in action. We believe:
The outdoors is the best classroom
Impactful learning comes from moving, doing and exploring through personal experience
Hearing diverse perspectives provides more holistic understanding
Howl provides young people with safer spaces to build meaningful relationships, find their voice as changemakers in their own communities, learn from local Elders and Indigenous Knowledge Holders, scientists in the fields of climate and ecological systems, industry experts and community leaders and empowers youth to proactively take ownership of their wellbeing.
At Howl High, stories and studies carry equal weight and value. Learning takes place through action, immersed outdoors in the breathtaking landscapes of the Yukon.
Howl High offers multi-day, overnight experiences focused on creating opportunities for community building, personal wellness and resiliency. Howl High brings important concepts like climate and reconciliation – which are studied, but not often truly learned at school – to life through living connection to curricular concepts.
Howl High School Journeys are designed and delivered with consideration of these guiding principles:
All my Relations: Howl programs provide youth with an immersive introduction to the ecosystems and Peoples, who now, and ancestrally, call the Yukon and these sacred places home, with the intention to help them to see the interconnectedness of all elements and build their personal relationship with the land and those who steward it.
Two-eyed seeing: Howl programs braid narratives - connecting stories and views students understand with ones they may not have heard before. Students will learn about scientific concepts through both Indigenous and Western ways of knowing, developing their ability to understand the world and appreciate diverse perspectives.
Wise Practices: Wise practices are locally appropriate actions, tools, principles or decisions that help to ensure programming meets the needs of participants and communicates to them in culturally appropriate ways.
Programming regions
Explore all of our multi-day high school programs below. We offer programs in the Yukon, Rockies, East Coast and Robson Valley at various times of year. Click the buttons to learn more and apply.
We are currently booking trips for Spring/Summer 2027. Please email info@experiencehowl.com if you are interested in getting more information and bringing a group out to experience the Yukon, or by clicking the ‘Contact us’ button below.
Yukon High School Journeys
May & September 2027
Get inspired by truly connecting to the Yukon through land-based and relationship-centered learning – all while learning how to support your students in finding their voice.
East Coast High School Journeys
Spring & Fall 2027
Make the Atlantic Ocean your classroom in this 7-day High School Journey. Slow down to understand the world through the lens of diverse coastal communities.
Robson Valley High School Journeys
Coming soon
Knucwentwécw: Robson Valley High School Journeys bring together youth leaders (ages 13 -18) together to explore, connect and experience world class adventure.
Rockies High School Journeys
Year round
Students will engage with the unique lens of the land and the amplification of community voices as tools to understand personal wellness and deepen community connection.
What will we do on a trip?
Program itineraries are designed to focus on our four core teachings. There is flexibility for groups to cater program design to their specific needs and interests. The full selection of options (at this time) for activities is listed below. Some activities are considered core to Howl programming and are included in all programs; those activities are highlighted below.
Activities can be seasonal and availability will vary. Once you’ve confirmed your group’s attendance, Howl staff will request your activity preferences and build them into a once in a lifetime trip plan! Click here to view a sample itinerary.
Frequently asked questions
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Our high school programming is divided into two seasons. Programs are based on availability.:
Fall (September-October): Bookings must be made by March 31st of the same calendar year.
Spring (May - June): Bookings must be made by January 15th of the same calendar year.
If you miss these booking deadlines and still want to apply we encourage you to reach out. If calendar space allows, we will attempt to add a booking. Bookings can not be made fewer than 4 months prior to the start date of the Program.
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Submit a booking inquiry by emailing info@experiencehowl.com. A member of our team will be in touch with you to learn more about your program needs and to answer any questions.
Submit a signed copy of our booking agreement.
Submit a non-refundable deposit of $5,000. If paying this deposit in full presents a barrier to your school’s participation in the program, please contact us directly ahead of the booking deadline.
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Once your booking is confirmed, we will generate an invoice for the program, less the deposit fee. One half of this amount is due 120 days before the start of the program, the other half is due within 30 days of the Program ending. Schools can choose to pay in full prior to these deadlines.
In the event that schools do not pay 50% of their program costs by 120 days prior to the program, their program will be cancelled.