Outdoor Adventures
Outdoor Adventures provides a fun and welcoming environment that allows students to learn how to navigate the city, explore areas throughout Vancouver, engage with nature and build connections with their peers. Students can expect to participate in a wide range of activities which will include anything from learning about different types of plants and birds at the Bloedel Conservatory to exploring the contemporary art exhibitions throughout Vancouver. Students can also expect to learn about and engage with the history of colonial settlement on the lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Diverse forms of transit will be utilized to transport students all over the city, giving students the skills necessary to navigate the city independently. Outdoor Adventures provides students with new experiences in which they learn to engage with the city and their peers.
Your Educator – Chantelle Twynstra
Chantelle was born and raised in Vancouver. They graduated from UBC with a degree in Biology and then went on to obtain a diploma in Culinary Arts from the Northwest Culinary Academy. Chantelle is very passionate about nutrition, sustainable food systems and ecology and loves to try out new recipes! While completing their undergraduate degree, Chantelle had the pleasure of being a Teacher’s Assistant for two years. Chantelle also spent many years working as a swim instructor and loves creating fun and interesting ways to engage with educational material.
In their spare time, Chantelle loves playing softball, trying out fun new vegetarian recipes and going for long hikes and backpacking trips!
How much does it cost?
$2000.00 + $200 Field Trip Supplement Fee
(mid-term enrollment offered at a pro-rated price)
When is it?
Thursdays 10:00 am-12:00 pm
What are the dates?
September 8th – June 15th
(This class is offered with anytime entry throughout the year)
What ages is it appropriate for?
13-18
What credits can be earned?
N/A