Course Description

Outdoor Pursuits 11

Students will participate in two main themes: Outdoor Education and Recreation and Leisure. Outdoor education includes clothing and equipment necessary for backcountry travel, map and compass work, minimum impact camping principles, wilderness first aid, group leadership skills, rappelling and rock climbing on Stelly’s wall. Students will be required to do one project related to outdoor education. Recreation and Leisure content will include a sampling of a variety of recreational activities, some peer teaching and some fitness activities.

Outdoor Pursuits 12

Prior learning as a predictor of success: Outdoor Pursuits 11 would be beneficial although not mandatory.

Students will experience some of Vancouver Island's amazing outdoor adventures. Outdoor Pursuits students will train for, and take part in, either a four to six day trip to the “Nitinat Triangle” in the Spring or a four day canoe trip to the “Sayward Lakes” in the fall. A second trip to the “Juan de Fuca Trail” (or part of the trail) may also be offered. Students will focus on trip preparation, outdoor awareness, wilderness skills, minimum impact hiking and camping, nature appreciation, cooperation, first aid and, of course, hiking and canoe skills. Other recreational activities may includes curling, skating and or broomball. Willingness to learn, love for adventure, and the outdoors is mandatory.