YEP_Academy

21/08/2026

At YEP Academy, we craft immersive outdoor experiences for all generations from kids, teens, and adults to whole families. We also partner with organizations to build custom-tailored programs and bring people together through vibrant community events.

We live and learn in the wild. We don’t just take learning outside, the outdoors is our classroom.

Learn more about us: https://www.yep-academy.org/

17/08/2026

🌿 When was the last time you paused and checked in with yourself?

Journaling can be a simple way to slow down, clear your mind, and notice what’s really going on inside. You don’t need to be a writer or have the “right” words. Just grab a notebook, start where you are, and see what comes up. ✍️

Read our latest article: https://yep-academy.org/post/journaling-as-a-tool-for-self-awareness

14/08/2026

Join us for a 2-day, 1-night journey from Phnom Krom into the living landscapes of Tonle Sap. 🚶‍♀️🛶

Hike across rice fields and floodplains, kayak through Mechrey Floating Village, spend the night on a floating raft, and wake up to the flooded forest at sunrise. 🌅

More than an adventure, this is a chance to experience how water shapes ecosystems, communities, and everyday life around the lake. Come walk, paddle, listen, and discover the Living Lake with us.

📍 Peam Ta Ou, Siem Reap, Cambodia
📅 24-25 October, 2026
Details & Register: https://www.yep-academy.org/event-details/into-the-living-lake-phnom-krom-to-tonle-sap-expedition

12/08/2026

Today, we celebrate the changemakers, dreamers, and explorers of tomorrow. 🌿

At YEP Academy, our philosophy is simple: when young people connect with nature and engage in experiential learning, real transformation happens. Through shared journeys in the outdoors, we empower youth to step into their courage, embrace their curiosity, and build the resilience needed to shape a better world.

Happy International Youth Day!

09/08/2026

Join us for The Unhurried Trek: A 7-day journey to walk gently, breathe deeply, spend time in nature, and reconnect with yourself.

Program Highlight:
🌿 Gentle trekking & mindful movement
🌿 Guided reflection & solo time
🌿 Sharing circles and meaningful conversations
🌿 Time away from screens and digital noise
🌿 Space to listen inwardly and reconnect with what matters

📍 Virachey National Park, Ratanakiri, Cambodia
📅 10-16 October 2026
Details & register here: https://www.yep-academy.org/event-details/the-unhurried-trek-a-journey-to-clarity-in-natures-gentle-pace

Come walk slowly. Come listen. Come find your rhythm again.

07/08/2026

We don’t always need to look far to learn. 🌿

The forest teaches us through experience, through our senses, our bodies, our relationships, and our connection with the living world around us.

At YEP Academy, the outdoors is at the heart of what we do. We believe that learning doesn’t only happen in classrooms or through books. It happens by walking barefoot, getting our hands dirty, sitting under a tree, listening to the birds, or simply being present.

The forest is our teacher. The outdoors is our classroom. 🌱
Learn more about us: https://www.yep-academy.org/about

31/07/2026

Every group has a journey.

Whether it's a youth camp, a leadership program, a workplace team, or a group of strangers gathering around a campfire, groups don't become connected overnight. They grow through stages.

There are moments of excitement, moments of disagreement, moments when everything finally starts to click, and eventually, moments of saying goodbye. Understanding these phases reminds us that conflict is not always a sign something is wrong, it can be part of how trust and collaboration are built.

At YEP Academy, we intentionally design our learning experiences to support participants through each stage, creating spaces where individuals can grow together into resilient and connected communities.

Which stage do you find yourself in with your current team or community?

💬 Share your thoughts in the comments.

31/07/2026

Join us for a Morning Walk & Wander happening next week Aug 8 in Siem Reap. As the morning slowly awakens, let’s walk and wander together! Details of the event & register here: https://www.yep-academy.org/event-details/morning-walk-wander

🌿 Come walk and wander with us.
Step away from the rush of everyday life and spend a peaceful morning exploring the beautiful countryside of Phnom Kraom. We'll wander through rice fields and lotus ponds, slow down, notice the little things, and connect with nature.

No rush. No pressure. Just a mindful morning of walking, observing, and sharing meaningful moments together.

📍 Phnom Kraom, Siem Reap.
🌱 Meeting Point: Yi Family Homestay
⏰ 8 August 2026 | 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Details & register here: https://www.yep-academy.org/event-details/morning-walk-wander

Come as you are. We look forward to wandering with you.

24/07/2026

🌿 August is calling.

From hidden gardens in Kampot to sunrise walks at Phnom Kroam, from listening to fire in Chiang Rai to trekking through the pine forests of Chiang Dao—this month is filled with opportunities to slow down, reconnect, and learn through nature.

✨ Join us for gatherings, walks, immersive learning, and outdoor adventures across Cambodia and Thailand.

Which journey speaks to you most? Explore our programs: https://www.yep-academy.org/programs