What We Do
For too many young people, youth is a time of relentless uncertainty, anxiety, and trepidation. Yet many don’t find stability or safety either at home or at school.
This is where Take a Hike works.
Our distinctive approach integrates the clinical therapy supports that are so critical to their mental health and well-being, while immersing them in a nature-based program to learn self-empowerment and the capacity to choose their own way along the path of life.
They may turn next to higher education or choose to embark on a meaningful career path. Wherever the journey of their lives may take them, Take a Hike leaves a powerful, positive impact—for them and for our communities.
Learn about our powerful impacts on the lives of vulnerable youth.
1,000+
youth empowered to find success
15
school district partners across BC
86%
feel prepared for the future and achieving their goals
One of a Kind Program
Take a Hike is a full-time mental health and emotional well-being program embedded in an alternate education classroom.
We partner with school boards and districts to empower vulnerable youth with the skills and resilience they need to graduate high school, build healthy relationships, and achieve success – however they define it.
An Evidence-based Model
Our distinctive model supports learning, healing and growth through four key areas:
Academics: Experiential learning and individualized support leading to graduation
Mental Health Support: Daily engagement with an embedded mental health clinician
Land-based Learning: Weekly day trips and 1-2 annual overnight trips
