Robson Valley & Yukon Youth Exchange
Robson Valley Exchange: July 27 to August 3, 2026.
Yukon Exchange: August 10 to 17, 2026.
What is it?
Howl has successfully applied to YMCA Youth Exchanges Canada to take the next steps in arranging a Summer 2026 youth exchange program between youth in the Whitehorse area of the Yukon and the Robson Valley, BC.
As the purpose of the exchange is designed to be collaborative in nature and encourage youth leadership capacity building, successful youth applicants would be expected to be an active part of the trip planning process, including host community itinerary creation, and follow-up engagement with peer mentorship after returning home.
Interested participants will be contacted by email with more information in March 2026.
Who can apply?
Youth Ages 14-17 (18-year-old applicants may be considered on a case-by-case basis, and subject to approval by YMCA Youth Exchanges)
Eligible youth applicants must be local to either a Robson Valley community, including Valemount, McBride, Tete Jaune, Dunster or Simpcw and Lheidli T'enneh First Nations or Whitehorse, Yukon and surrounding areas.
Spots are LIMITED - only 10 spots available each for Robson Valley & Yukon youth!
What to expect?
2 trips, 14 days of travel!
Connect with youth from the twinned community in BC or the Yukon
Experience other cultures, communities & landscapes
Explore ReconciliACTION, climate science, art, volunteerism & outdoor adventure
Youth leadership - youth participants will be a key part of the planning & design process of this exchange program!
Build community across Turtle Island
Dates & Cost:
Robson Valley Exchange: July 27 to August 3, 2026.
Yukon Exchange: August 10 to 17, 2026
Participants will spend 7 days (travel included) in each host community during July and August 2026.
YMCA Youth Exchanges will generously cover flights. We're working to find ways to reduce trip costs as much as possible so this trip is accessible to everyone.
Sample Itinerary
