Academies & Specialized Sports Programs
Our schools not only offer unique learning opportunities to enhance your year abroad, we also offer some specialized sports academies for students who have a passion for physical education pursuits.
Squamish
Hockey Academy - Don Ross Middle School
The Hockey Academy at Don Ross Middle School is for those who want to continue to build upon their hockey skating abilities, or for those who want to learn this very Canadian sport!
Whistler
Hockey Academy - Whistler Secondary
RPM Hockey Academy has developed a program and curriculum that provides students the opportunity to balance their education requirements while developing their skills.
Outdoor Recreational Leadership (ORL) - Whistler Secondary Grade 11 & 12
This one-semester course has an emphasis on the development of leadership and cooperative skills through outdoor activities balanced with an overlapping Geography program that examines outdoor-related issues, themes, local surrounding and stewardship. This course may include skill development, outdoor safety, introductory wilderness first aid, Nordic skiing, show shoeing, backcountry skiing and/or riding, day hiking, backpacking, use of compass and GPS, climbing, flat water canoeing, kayaking, sea kayaking and overnight camping.
Space is limited for this course so early registration is required.
If you have specific courses you need for your home country, please email [email protected] prior to selecting this course on the course selection sheet, to ensure you can also obtain your specific course requirements.
High Performance Athletes - Whistler Secondary
Home to the 2010 winter Olympics, the world-class four-season resort of Whistler/Blackcomb offers both summer and winter sports including downhill mountain biking, ski/snowboard, ski cross, Nordic skiing, ski jumping, biathlon/cross country skiing, Skeleton/Luge. The Olympic Training centre is open throughout the year and elite coaching is available to students in these programs.
The Sports School at Whistler Secondary exists for students who are committed to ski and snowboard racing through the Whistler Mountain Ski Club. The Flex-Ed Program was designed to accommodate the training/study/work needs of students using a combination of on-line and classroom learning. It is particularly suited to meet the learning needs of elite athletes.
Pemberton
Ski/Bike/Board Academy (SBBA) - Pemberton Secondary
The SBBA program takes place during second term (February-June) and is for students who are interested in improving their Ski/Snowboard and Biking skills. It consists of 4 courses: Outdoor Education, Active Living, Film & Photo Media and BC First People's (Social Studies course).
This course is open to students who will be attending for the full academic year and in grades 10, 11 or 12. It requires a separate registration and letter of recommendation. Additional fees apply.