from August 16 to August 19, 2025
and August 19 to August 22, 2025
Teens Alive
at The Haven, Gabriola Island
A three day exploration into connection, curiosity, and communication!
Over 500 teens have been a part of and contributed to this program since 1992
Join us for the 33rd Year of Teens Alive running at The Haven
Teens Alive I
Learn foundational models exploring new ways to think of self-criticism and compassion, while connecting with others in new ways.
Aug 16 - Aug 19, 2025
Teens Alive II
Practice new communication tools and engage in emotional literacy activities, while building community.
Aug 19 - Aug 22, 2025
The goal of Teens Alive is to give young people a space to ask questions, share perspectives, try out new approaches when connecting with others, and build a community.
Testimonials from Past Participants & Parents
"Thank you for your leadership at Teens Alive. As was predicted, the tears from missing the program dried with each passing day and I suspect we'll be signing up next year without the push-back! My daughter learned and grew. It's said it takes a village to raise a child, and I'm SO very thankful to have found the Haven to be a much-needed village with mentors like yourselves."
J. Cook
Teens Alive Parent 2024
"Teens Alive is not an experience you can find anywhere else. It affected every part of my life, and reframed how I interact with me, and with the world around me. It felt like years of healing done in such a short time frame; It was such a meaningful experience that I’m forever grateful for."
Maia Hoile,
Teens Alive 2018, 2019, 2022
"Teens Alive was an incredible experience. I met so many wonderful people and built lasting connections with them, learned many different tools to help cope with different difficulties which have made an impact on my daily life and ability to manage stress, and discovered new things about myself that I hadn’t previously been aware of. The leaders were kind, welcoming, and encouraging, and I personally felt as though I was able to develop connections with them. There was a great mixture of learning, communicating, and having fun throughout the program. It truly was an unforgettable experience that I will always look back upon with gratitude and joy."
Lumay, Teens Alive 2022
"Teens Alive had more of an impact on me than I even understood as a teen. When I was there I found it really great to connect with people and developed life long friendships. I was fortunate that my mom was a Haven participant in the adult program so we could work on our communication skills together. At the time I found it impossible to stay on top of it outside of family and the program though.
However, as an adult, I find myself using the tools I learned each and every day. I am now a business owner and believe that the communication tools I learned in Teens Alive have allowed me to clearly understand the needs of my clients and listen. They have also allowed me to communicate my own needs more clearly with my clients to ensure we are on the same page and there are fewer misunderstandings.
On the flip side, in relationships, I have been able to stay strong in my own power and keep a level head when in tense situations with loved ones. This has certainly allowed me to create stronger bonds and even weed out people that were not a fit for me. I would highly recommend all parents drag their kids to Teens Alive kicking and screaming because they will be begging to stay after day 1 (and thanking you years down the line)."
Sarah Kirkpatrick,
Teens Alive 2005-2010
The Facilitators
The Location - The Haven on Gabriola Island
The Haven is a personal growth centre located on Gabriola Island with a view of the beautiful Salish Sea. The Haven offers accommodation and meals, as well as a pool and hot tub.
The Haven
120 Davis Road, Gabriola Island, BC, Canada
