Connect and Thrive: Regeneration Steward Intensive
Program Overview
The Connect and Thrive Regeneration Steward Intensive is a small-group experiential learning program exploring regenerative education, ecological literacy, systems thinking, mentorship, and community-based learning through both analytical and experiential pathways.
Participants engage in outdoor observation practices, nature connection activities, reflective journaling, collaborative dialogue, systems mapping, mentorship exercises, and community learning experiences designed to strengthen ecological awareness, adaptive thinking, and long-term stewardship perspectives.
The program draws from interdisciplinary research connected to experiential education, anthropology, ecological literacy, collaborative learning, and nature connection traditions inspired by educators such as Jon Young and Tom Brown Jr.
Programs are intentionally designed around small international cohorts to support meaningful participation, intercultural dialogue, mentorship, and reflective learning.
Suitable for gap year students, educators, sabbatical learners, and participants interested in regenerative futures, experiential education, ecological awareness, and community resilience.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- Post High School
- During College
- Career Break / Mid-Career
- After College
- Adventure Travel
- Experiential Learning
- Language Immersion
- Self-Discovery
- Study Abroad
Updated Jun 11, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Canada
- France
- Malaysia
- Spain
- Thailand
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Couples, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
- Some college credit, no degree
- Trade/technical/vocational training
- Associate degree
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
- Professional degree
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Letters of Reference
- Phone/Video Interview
- Online Application
- Travel Insurance
Age Requirement
18-35
Duration
- Post High School
- During College
- Career Break / Mid-Career
- After College
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FAQs
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Do I need prior outdoor or wilderness experience?
No. The program is designed for participants from diverse backgrounds and experience levels. Activities focus on awareness, observation, reflection, systems thinking, and community learning rather than advanced wilderness survival skills.
What does a typical day look like?
Days generally combine outdoor experiential activities, reflective journaling, group dialogue, systems mapping, mentorship sessions, and collaborative learning. Programs balance structured learning with personal reflection and community interaction.
Is the program physically demanding?
Most activities involve low to moderate physical intensity, including walking, outdoor observation, and light field-based activities. Programs are designed to be accessible to a wide range of participants within reasonable limits.
What makes this program different from traditional outdoor programs?
The program combines experiential learning, systems thinking, ecological awareness, mentorship, and reflective community learning within small international cohorts focused on long-term thriving and regenerative perspectives.
Who is this program designed for?
The program is suitable for gap year students, educators, sabbatical learners, university transition students, and participants interested in regenerative education, ecological literacy, experiential learning, and community resilience.
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