Co-Ed Programs

ISES 10-week Gap Year Semester
Specially developed for the conservationist, students participate in 11 different environment-oriented workshops - five of which offer college credit. Through theoretical and experiential learning, students gain knowledge in Animal Husbandry, Canoeing, Out-tripping, Digital Photography and the Arts. They also study Forestry, Geology, Permaculture, and Literature, develop goal setting skills, explore personal spirituality, and embark on a 7-day field trip to the James Bay region in northwestern Québec.
In-Sight Quest For Teens (ISQFT)
ISQFT - INTRODUCTION is a unique emotional growth program for youth which focuses on confidence building through life skills development involving animal husbandry, outdoor adventure recreation, and nature discovery and awareness-building .
Personal Portfolio Building
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.
Co-op or Interim Experience
This program provides ideal opportunities for mature students seeking to gain experience and/or employment related to animal husbandry (i.e. veterinarian technician or veterinarian medicine and/or outdoor adventure tourism (i.e. facilitator or guide). This program also provides students interested in environmental studies an opportunity to conduct post-secondary research projects involving wildlife rehabilitation and habitat conservation. Our provincially licensed facilities include a 250 hectare outdoor classroom and provide numerous opportunities for participants to gain valuable, experiential field knowledge. Participants also develop facilitator skills through determining, researching, and presenting an ISES -related topic.
Me, My Self and My Earth workshops
ISES in partnership with the junior school of Ashbury College has developed a unique student leadership model - Leadership Education Experience and Development (L.E.E.D), for students in grade four, five and six, as well as a program for house captains and assistants in grade seven and eight. This model helps students gain insight into environmental sustainability through developing skills associated with leadership dynamics. A total of 18 workshops are facilitated on-site, and the Ashbury campus utilizing ISES 's Me, My Self and My Earth modules throughout the school calendar year.
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