Parks and Recreation 12
This course is an exciting and vigorous opportunity for students to explore the outdoors and learn about the intricacies of backcountry camping and hiking. This course is available to grade 12 students only. Students will participate in small groups in conjunction with a teacher mentor and a community member to plan, prepare, and participate in a week-long backcountry leadership and team building experience in a National or Provincial Park. The main project objectives include students gaining
Students will: gain real world experiences; develop problem solving skills; learn coping skills; practice environmental awareness; build leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
Physical and mental well-being; communication; stewardship; natural environment
This is an outside of the timetable course that can span an entire year or continue over two school calendars. Available locations for outdoor studies are dependent on the number of students enrolled.