Youth Stories
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Nex’s Story
The bullying started in Grade 8 when Nex was in middle school. At first, he tried to ignore the small comments but by Grade 10, the verbal attacks escalated to
A Day in the Life: Take a Hike Cowichan
No two days look exactly the same in a Take a Hike program, but each one offers structure, support, and meaningful connection.
Mia
Even though the Take a Hike program was a 40-minute bus ride away, Mia gave it a chance. What followed was a journey of belonging, courage, and discovering her
Rowan
So, I started showing up more. Not just on the hikes, but in the classroom. I started to tackle academics like I began tackling the trails—one step at a time.
Alex
The caring adults in the Take a Hike program were there to help Alex process the news. At first, there were more questions than answers to what having autism
Maya
For the first time in a long time, Maya believes in herself. Read her story of hope, healing, and how Take a Hike helped give her life back.