2-Day Immersion Experience – Sleep with the Wolves
Alone, you move forward. Together, you grow stronger.

Sanctuaire de loups LUPO offers a unique immersive educational experience unlike any other in Quebec, designed to foster personal growth, cooperation, and a sense of belonging among youth.

Through the discovery of the fascinating world of wolves and pack life, students embark on a meaningful adventure combining nature, self-discovery, resilience, and teamwork.

All workshops and educational objectives can be fully customized to meet the specific needs of your students and educational institution.

Educational Objectives

Helping youth to:
• Build self-confidence
• Find their place within a group
• Improve communication skills
• Experience cooperation and teamwork
• Strengthen resilience
• Foster a connection with nature
• Develop respect and active listening
• Live a memorable immersive experience

Target Audience

• Youth ages 8 to 17
• Groups of 6 to 24 participants
• Supervision by school staff and the LUPO team
• Glamping accommodation – Sleep with the Wolves
• Sleeping bag and accessory rentals available

Possible Activities During the Stay

• Immersive guided sanctuary tour
• Wildlife and plant scavenger hunt
• “Lupo en Lumière” nighttime activity
• Discussion circle at the natural amphitheatre
• Wolf observation
• Team-building challenges inspired by pack dynamics
• Hike to Mount Sugar Loaf
• VIP sanctuary experience
• Inspiring talk with the founder:
Perseverance, resilience, and determination

An Exceptional Time at LUPO Sanctuary

Our alpha wolf, Résilience-Lakota, is currently showing advanced signs of pregnancy. If all goes well, wolf pups may be born in the coming weeks — a rare and precious event, possibly the first in the region in over 100 years.

This unique situation offers youth the opportunity to learn more about:
• wolf social structure
• wildlife protection
• respect for animals
• the importance of calm and teamwork within a pack

Experience Schedule

DAY 1 – Discover Yourself & Build the Pack
Welcome and Introduction (11:00 a.m.)

• Presentation of the sanctuary and safety guidelines
• Introduction to the world of wolves
• Building trust within the group

Block 1 – Building the Pack

• Icebreaker activities
• Formation of the “pack”
• Values: respect, listening, cooperation

Presentation of the inspiring story of Résilience-Lakota:
The smallest wolf at birth, survivor of an attack, now the alpha female of her pack.

Key message: Everyone has their place.

Block 2 – Finding Your Place

• Activity focused on personal strengths
• Reflection on roles within a pack and within a group
• Celebrating individual differences

Key message: Your difference is your strength.

Wildlife & Plant Rally

• Nature exploration course
• Team challenges
• Observation and reflection

Objective: cooperation and connection with nature.

Circle at the Natural Amphitheatre

Facing Mount Sugar Loaf:
• Guided sharing circle
• Discussion of challenges and strengths
• Human connection activity

Key message: You are not alone.

Signature Activity – Lupo en Lumière

Immersive 1 km nighttime trail:
• Working through fear
• Building confidence
• Presence and self-growth

Wolf Observation – Pack Life

• Behavioural observation
• Discussion about animal solidarity
• Introduction to the concepts of protection and cooperation within a pack

Key message: True strength is caring for others.

Overnight Stay – Sleep with the Wolves

A unique immersive experience allowing youth to develop a deep connection with nature.

DAY 2 – Grow & Cooperate

Nature Wake-Up

• Quiet reflection time
• Environmental observation
• Personal reflection

Block 4 – Communication & Emotions

• Non-verbal communication
• Listening and respect exercises

Key message: Understand before reacting.

Block 5 – Cooperation

• Challenges inspired by pack behaviour
• Team problem-solving activities

Key message: Together, we go further.

Block 6 – Resilience & Self-Growth

• Guided discussion on personal challenges
• Identification of practical tools
• Connections to school and daily life

Key message: You are stronger than you think.

Closing – Find Your Pack

Each participant is invited to identify:
• Their personal strength
• What they are taking away from the experience
• What they wish to bring back to their group or community

Final message:
“You have a place. Your pack exists.”

Positive Outcomes for Youth

Participants leave with:
• Greater self-confidence
• A stronger sense of belonging
• Practical communication and teamwork tools
• A meaningful emotional and educational experience
• A deeper connection with nature