Please Note: The offerings and locations of all Programs of Choice are contingent on enrolment, budgetary requirements and available staffing; therefore, your application for a particular Program of Choice may not be confirmed until May of the current school year.
Rivers, Oceans, and Mountains School (ROAMS) Outdoor Education Academy: ROAMS Outdoor Education Academy is a program of choice where students learn in a full day (extended days) high level outdoor skills and experiences. Students selecting the ROAMS program through their school counselor would be enrolled in six designated courses: Outdoor Education 11, Outdoor Education 12, BC First Peoples 12, Workforce Training Certificate 12, Leadership 11 (BAA), and Work Experience 12. The program is offered inside and outside the regular school day and totals 800 hours of student/teacher contact over the semester. This program offers certification in a ten-day, 80 hour, Level 3 First Aid course (OFA 3), a Bronze Medallion/Bronze Cross, Swiftwater Rescue Technician (SRT), Food Safe; a S100 Basic Wildfire Suppression; CORE (BC Hunter Training); Pleasure Boat Operator Certificate and either BC River Outfitters (BCROA) Raft Guide Training OR BC Sea Kayak Guide Alliance (SKGA) Level 1.
Students will learn multiple outdoor sports through progression, not limited to, rock climbing, ski/snowboarding, whitewater rafting/kayaking, surfing, canoeing, and mountain biking. Students will also have the potential to be certified in a number of industry recognized certifications, preparing them for entry into the workforce.
BC First Peoples 12 gives the opportunity to learn the diversity and depth of British Columbia's Indigenous Peoples. Students will learn about the languages, cultures, and history and the importance of reconciliation as First Peoples continue moving past and through colonialism. The unique nature of ROAMS field classroom settings allows students to learn about local First Nations at a deeper level.
Lastly, student learning will focus on an array of industry specific education including: sport specific goal-oriented fitness and nutrition, equipment repairs and maintenance, guiding, first aid and rescue, leadership, and mentorship components. Teachers responsible for the program will engage outside expertise as needed to add employer connections and meet the appropriate industry supervision ratio.
Student Fee: $2,000.00
This fee includes certification costs, equipment rentals, lift tickets, guide fees, and accommodation costs.
Additional Optional Costs: Wet Suite $150.00 / Clothing $15.00. Overnight trips have a $20.00/day fee for meals.
Registration: Registration and application to this program will coincide with the Secondary Schools' course request dates.
Global ROAMS (River, Ocean and Mountain School) District Academy: The Global ROAMS program in the Qualicum School District is an outdoor education academy available to students in grades 10-12. Ballenas and Kwalikum each have a cohort of this program running in one of the semesters. Students enrolling in this program will be enrolled in six different courses, including Environmental Science 11/12, Socials 11/12, PE - Active Living 10/11/12, Leadership 11/12, Outdoor Education 10/11/12 - part 1, and Outdoor Education 10/11/12 - part 2. These classes would be offered primarily during the regular school day and within the school timetable, although many days will require flexibility including early start times, late finish times, and overnight trips. Classroom space will be provided at PASS and BSS/KSS. Outdoor learning will take place at a variety of venues primarily on Vancouver Island, with the possibility of additional trips to the mainland.
Student Fee: $750.00
This fee includes certification costs, equipment rentals, lift tickets, guide fees, and accommodation costs.
Additional Optional Costs: Wet Suit $150.00 / Clothing $15.00
Registration: Registration and application to this program will coincide with the Secondary Schools' course request dates.
Qualicum School District Hockey Program: The hockey program is a program of choice. Students are enrolled in a Board Authority Approved Hockey Course or Physical Health Education. Students will also be able to, through Careers, Career Life Education and Career Life Connections extend their learning into fields like sports excellence, coaching, leadership and refereeing. This class would be offered inside the regular school day, within the school timetable, and would include two sessions a week on ice at Oceanside Place. Students would receive on-ice instruction as well as tactical training, fitness, nutrition, leadership and mentorship components that will occur in off-ice sessions. Students are able to enroll in this program for multiple years in grades 8-12.
Student Fee: $500.00
This fee includes ice time, coaching, equipment, a jersey and district transportation to and from the arena.
Registration: Registration and application to this program will coincide with the Secondary Schools' course request dates.
Technology Integrated Distributed Experiential Studies (TIDES): Grade 8 - 9 Program at Kwalikum Secondary School: TIDES 8-9 is a program for learners who want their education to be based on experiential learning, connected to themes such as outdoor learning, sustainability and adventure learning. Concepts and skills will be integrated into cross-curricular learning experiences, with all core subjects completed over the 10-month school session. For further information please call 250-752-5651.
Technology Integrated Distributed Experiential Studies (TIDES) Graduation Program: Grades 10 - 12 program at Kwalikum Secondary School: TIDES GRADUATION PROGRAM 10-12 is an extension of our very popular TIDES 8-9 PROGRAM . It is designed for learners who want their education to be based on experiential learning, connected to themes such as outdoor learning, sustainability and adventure learning. Concepts and skills will be integrated into cross-curricular learning experiences, with several core subjects completed over the 10-month school session. For further information please call 250-752-5651.
