The Outdoor Education Program is designed to offer students the opportunity to experience various activities and
organized learning in a natural outdoor setting. Students will develop various outdoor skills, such as camping, canoeing,
snowshoeing, hiking, etc. that will enhance both mental and physical well-being. Through experiential adventure based
learning, students will develop outdoor, camping, safety and survival skills, as well as learning related environmental and
geographic information. Students applying to this course must have a strong desire to work actively in the outdoors and
be willing to accept the challenge of working independently and in close cooperation with their classmates. There will be
experiential field trips that are associated with this 2 credit outdoor adventure program that will have extra costs for
students. Students may speak to a Guidance Counsellor if they are experiencing financial difficulties. Students will
receive the following two credits:
PAD4O1: Outdoor Activities, Grade 12, Open
This course focuses on the development of a personalized approach to healthy active living through participation in a
variety of sports and recreational activities that have the potential to engage students’ interest throughout their lives.
Students will develop and implement personal physical fitness plans. In addition, they will be given opportunities to
refine their decision-making, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills, with a view to enhancing their mental health
and their relationships with others.
Prerequisite: None
CGO4M1: Spatial Technologies in Action, Grade 12, University/College
This course provides a foundation for students who are considering pursuing a career that requires hands-on knowledge
of computer-based spatial technologies. Students will analyze and propose solutions to real-life issues related to spatial
organization, such as determining transportation routes, appropriate locations for community services, or potential
conservation and preservation areas. Students will extend their ability to use geographic information systems (GIS),
global positioning systems (GPS), and remote sensing and to create maps, charts, and graphs. Throughout the course,
students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process to investigate various issues
related to spatial organization.
Prerequisite: Any university, university/college, or college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English or
social sciences and humanities.