Co-Ed Programs

 

The International School for Earth Studies provides a unique environment for teenagers to build a foundation upon which to develop their vision through courage and inspiration.

“Men dream what they become”.


 

Personal Portfolio Building

Age Profile: 18 - 22

Length: Minimum 4 weeks

Cost: $1,000 CDN (per week)

Program Focus:

Personal Portfolio Building is ideal for young adults wishing to initiate and/or develop personal portfolios involving animal husbandry and outdoor adventure recreation . Also highlighted are individualized life skills coaching and nature discovery themes.

 

Program Outline:

Skills Based Development (30 hrs)

Animal Husbandry: Students are introduced to the care and connection of horses, sled dogs & raptors, and engage in specific activities involving the rehabilitation of wild animals (i.e. raptors, bear cubs, raccoons, squirrels, etc.).

 

Outdoor Adventure Recreation (seasonal): Students learn and/or develop outdoor adventure recreation skills associated with hiking, flat water canoeing, wilderness canoe tripping, dog carting, dog sledding, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.

 

Skills Based Certification (32-40 hrs)

Students develop their personal portfolios by gaining certification in animal husbandry or outdoor adventure recreation through engaging in one (1) of the following programs:

 

Life Skills Coaching (20 hrs)

Be the Example - Being the Leader: Students develop personal life skills through facilitated sessions involving life mapping, goal setting, journal writing and group dynamics.

 

Nature Discovery Themes (20 hrs)

Stepping Into Nature: Students gain basic wilderness survival skills through indigenous medicinal and edible plant identification, basic GPS practice, map & compass exercises, and 'low impact' camping experience.