OUTDOOR EDUCATION
11 AND 12

The Outdoor Education Program is an opportunity for students to explore the outdoors, experience new adventures, learn new skills, and discover their individual strengths. Students will take an outdoor education course during the regular timetable in Semester 1 and various day trips and multi- day trips throughout the school year. Students will also receive credit for the Fitness and Conditioning: Outdoor Education PE 11 or 12 course for their time spent outdoors throughout the school year. Activities may include, but are not limited to hiking, canoeing, sea-kayaking, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, surfing, and rock-climbing. Students will, in general, participate in five multi-day trips ranging from three to five days, as well as numerous single-day outings. Students need to be strong independent learners, well-organized, and self-motivated to handle the formal component of the course, and keen outdoor enthusiasts and problem solvers to enjoy the various outdoor adventures. No outdoor experience is necessary. A course fee of $1000 covers professional instructors, camping fees, equipment repair and maintenance, and specialty gear rental.