Toronto 15-day Hike, Canoe and Climb High School Credit Program

$ 2,099

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Age 14-17

Dates

Jul 3 - Jul 21

Duration 3 weeks (15 weekdays)

Location Evergreen Brickworks

Indigenous Territories Mississaugas of the Credit, Anishnabeg, Chippewa, Haudenosaunee, Wendat

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Toronto 15-day Hike, Canoe and Climb High School Credit Program

Join a group of fellow teens to hike, paddle and climb in your own backyard, all while earning your high school phys-ed credit! Students are eligible to earn Gr. 10 or 12 credits in Healthy Active Living and Outdoor Activities (Ontario Ministry of Education course code: PPL2O/PAD4O).

IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR ME?

This course is rated level 1 in social-emotional challenge and level 1 in physical challenge. Click here to learn more about the levels of difficulty.

AREA & ACTIVITIES

The program will run from 9:00am-5:00pm each day (Monday to Friday), starting at the Evergreen Brickworks, and is accessible by car, public transportation, on foot or by bike. Each week will feature an optional overnight on Thursday evening as your introduction to campcraft!

Week 1 (July 3-7):

Develop your hiking skills in the Don Valley at the Evergreen Brickworks and at the Rouge National Urban Park: home to amazing biodiversity and Canada’s only Urban National Park! Learn how to pack your backpack, select the essentials of hiking gear and build your physical and mental fitness as you explore the city on foot.

Week 2 (July 10-14):

Focus on your flatwater canoeing skills on Lake Ontario, exploring Ashbridges Bay, the Humber and Rouge Rivers and Toronto’s harbourfront and iconic Toronto Islands: a chain of 15 islands with a picturesque view of the city skyline. Gain a solid introduction or continue building your paddling skills, strokes, and expand your understanding of canoe gear and techniques. Enjoy a view of the dynamic metropolis from the water – a whole new perspective!

Week 3 (July 17-21):

Explore new heights while learning to climb: high ropes and rock climbing, enjoying areas of the Evergreen Brick Works, indoor climbing facilities, and Rattlesnake Point on the Niagara Escarpment. Discover and build your physical and mental skills for climbing, familiarize yourself with the equipment and learn top-rope safety and techniques with new peers in beautiful urban wilderness settings!

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Our expert instructors will lead you through unique challenges that require your group to work together to problem-solve, reflect on your learning and discuss how to apply your skills and learning once you return home. The course is designed to have a lasting and measurable impact in three key areas:

Improved resilience

Improve your mental and physical health while learning how to overcome challenges to thrive.

Greater leadership and teamwork skills

Learn the skills needed to succeed at school, work and in life by becoming more confident, collaborative and a respectful team member.

Stronger connection with nature

Develop a life-long relationship with nature.

SOLO

Every Outward Bound Canada course incorporates a solo experience. It’s an opportunity to take time for self-reflection. Instructors are close enough to offer support if needed. The solo is not a challenge of survival in the wilderness but rather a supportive environment to take time for yourself, away from the distractions of everyday life. While it may seem like a daunting challenge at first, it is often the most impactful part of the course, as you get an opportunity that few others will ever experience – being with your own company in beautiful natural spaces.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

We believe everyone should have access to exploring nature. We offer full scholarships to help cover the cost of course fees, and the Youth Access Fund offers financial support for those unable to finance their Outward Bound Canada experience personally. Please visit the Financial Assistance page for more information and to apply.