Upcoming Quests
We start our yearlong program with a Quest — a week in the wilderness. There'll be campfires and canoes, exercises in contemplation and self-reflection, and an invitation to get real together — about fears, hopes, and plans about living a good life.
Quests are more than a retreat. They're designed for real transformation, together. You'll gain clarity and a deeper connection to yourself and your purpose. And you'll be prepared for the year of experimentation and change ahead.
The Quest
5
days
in nature, to reset and be inspired
Full program
12
months
online and in-person, to find your way
Your crew
16
young people
ages 18-25, to go through it together
Program fee
$7800
CAD
with financial aid possible
Location Spotlight
We're lucky to have access to the Opinicon Campus of the Queen's University Biological Station (QUBS). Nestled in the rugged landscape of the Frontenac Arch UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, QUBS has been a hub of scientific research for 80 years. We're hosted by the Station's team, who is deeply connected to the local land base and are custodians to over 8100 acres of forests, fields, lakes and wetlands, acting as a critical part of the Frontenac Axis conservation corridor that runs from the Adirondacks right up through to Algonquin Park.
Images credit: Allen Tian
What to expect
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Landing
Sensing
Knowing
Realizing
Launching
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AM
Arrival
How do we perceive?
How do we know?
A future worth living for
Courage & commitments
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PM
Where are we?
Ways of seeing
How do we really know?
Imagination and beauty
How do we act and change?
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Why join the program?
Learn to navigate life with purpose
Gain clarity. Understand what truly matters to you.
Build resilience. Face uncertainty with curiosity and confidence.
Find your people. Be real with peers and mentors who care.
See a path. Figure out concrete steps toward the life you want.
Full details here
“At the end you could throw anything at me and I’d be ok with it, but at the start I definitely was not.” — Mia, 18
Most asked
questions
What time commitment is required?
I'm working/studying full-time. Can I still join?
My mom wants me to do this. Should I?
Will the program help me in my career?
Is financial aid available?
I've got some mental health stuff going on. Is that ok?