ABOUT OUTDOOR ED

Outdoor Education is designed to provide the opportunity for students to gain competency in outdoor and adventure skills while at the same time developing a sense of responsibility for the state of our environment and how to enjoy it responsibly.  This course aims to develop important team work and leadership skills through activities that require effective group dynamics and trust among peers. Following ministry curriculum for PAD30 and SVN3M, students develop an idea of what it means to follow a healthy, active lifestyle through outdoor activities, as well as develop decision-making and leadership skills.

Students must show an excellent level of commitment throughout the semester in both the in-class preparation and on the trips. For safety reasons attendance is important, as we are constantly engaging in learning tasks around safety in class. All trips require some absence from regular school classes (7-10 days over the course of the semester). A commitment to plan ahead and not miss due dates for assignments or tests is imperative. 

There is a cost incurred with this program. By far the most significant costs to the program are transportation for the three big trips (canoeing, winter leadership and hiking), park fees, facility rentals and instructional costs.

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