Take a Hike Foundation

Take a Hike empowers youth with intentional, continuous clinical counselling, land-based learning, and community. Our public school district partners provide high quality education, and together, we empower youth with the skills and resilience they need to graduate high school, build healthy relationships, and achieve success – however they define it.

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2023/24 Yearbook

Alumni Survey

our endorsement of reconciliation

80%

Feel Prepared for the Future

13

School Districts Across British Columbia

1K+

Youth & Alumni

Youth Stories

D, Take a Hike youth

"As I get ready to graduate from Take a Hike, I’m excited to get ready for my future. "

Before Take a Hike, my life was unstructured. I wasn’t going to school, and I was arguing with my mom a lot. — D, Take a Hike youth

Emma

"At Take a Hike I’ve found a community of supportive peers and staff."

Going on Take a Hike trips have changed my life for the better. — Emma, Grade 11 youth

Ben

"I felt like for the first time I had control of what I was focused on. "

Take a Hike has taught me a lot but best of all, I’ve learned to be my own best friend and to support myself instead of always being against myself.  . — Ben, Take a Hike alumni

Kyra

"A program that is both realistic and ambitious"

Take a Hike program is an innovative education alternative that allowed my son to work to his strengths and enjoy meaningful participation within both his school and community. — Kyra, Parent @WestKootenay

Billy

"I have learned to take control over my life"

I actually attended school, my emotions and moods became more manageable, and I felt like I belonged. My life was changing for the better. — Billy, Student @WestKootenay

Take a Hike parent

"A great fit for students like my son"

Knowing my son will be able to finish high-school in an environment that offers self-paced academic learning, outdoor activities, opportunities for community involvement and service work, as well as therapeutic support for students is very, very exciting for me and my family. — Take a Hike parent

Amanda

"I learned the most valuable concept in life: following through"

The program increased my confidence and leadership abilities. It taught me to be assertive and confident. In TAH, I achieved more than I thought possible and it taught me to set higher goals in my life. — Amanda, Alumni @Vancouver

Decca

"More than just getting kids outside, it's about getting back on track."

Without the support from my friends and TAH, I would not be the confident girl I am today. My future looks brighter than I ever imagined a year ago. — Decca, Student @WestKootenay

Travis

"Having a clean slate is an amazing opportunity"

Not having the support of my parents made it hard for me to regularly make it to school. At Take a Hike, although I haven’t been here very long, it feels like I’m slowly getting back on track towards my goals. — Travis, Student @Burnaby

Eden

"Now I get up early and I’m excited to go to school, every day."

The teachers support me through everything unlike before. They're are more like people trying to help me find my way instead of instructors forcing you to do everything their way. The mix of support, outdoor fitness and freedom helped me change my view on schooling and my future. — Eden, Student @Vancouver

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