Through Experiential Learning, the Nootka Sound Outdoor Program allows students to earn credits toward graduation while engaging in wilderness pursuits.
Nootka Sound Outdoor Program - School District 84 Vancouver Island West
Mission: To Explore a World of Inquiry Beyond the Confines of the Classroom through Experiential Learning and outdoor education.
The Nootka Sound Outdoor Program (NSOP), allows students to earn credits toward graduation and industry certifications while engaging in wilderness pursuits and contributing towards traditional and modern stewardship projects. This unique board-certified program, offered outside the regular school timetable during weekends and holidays, provides students the flexibility of choosing activities that interest them at their comfort level.
NSOP offers students dual credit options where students earn college credits toward North Island College’s Coastal Adventure Tourism program.
All season outdoor pursuits include:
- Hiking
- Wilderness First Aid
- Rock Climbing, Caving
- Wilderness Camping
- Skiing/snowshoeing
- Winter camping
- Avalanche training
- Expedition Canoeing/Kayaking
- Orienteering
- Equestrian
- RCMP Youth Academy
- Surfing
- Fly Fishing
- Industry Certifications
Tags: Public School
Address & Contact
- Street:
- PO Box 100
- City:
- Gold River
- State:
- BC
- Phone:
- 250-283-2538
- Website:
- www.sd84.bc.ca
- Category:
- Public School