Summer School Programs
Mountain Adventure School (MAS)
Imagine spending two weeks at a summer camp, gaining skills in a variety of outdoor pursuit activities and achieving up to 11 high school credits! HeLa Ventures and Progressive Academy’s Mountain Adventure School provides exactly this opportunity.
Professional teachers and guides facilitate this hands on learning experience in a setting that is positive, supportive and fun. During the summer of 2012, students can enroll in one or more of the programs offered. The variety of courses outlined below have been created to provide students with options based on the credits they require. Due to the length of these courses, the learning environment is fast paced and students are required to have strong reading and writing skills.
Living and learning in a camp setting, students are introduced to whitewater canoeing, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing and rappelling, wilderness living skills and more! Intermixed with these adventure activities are classroom theory sessions, and amazing opportunities for both personal and group development. During the final week, the skills achieved throughout Week I are put into practice with our four day river trip. Please refer to our itineraries for more details.
Just minutes outside of Rocky Mountain House, the camp provides an experience like no other. All meals and accomodations are included in the program fees, and transportation to and from the camp by bus from Edmonton is provided free of charge.
Session I
MAS 101
Dates: July 30 – Aug 12
Program fee: $1050.00
Course Content
MAS 101 is the foundational course for our Mountain Adventure School (MAS) programs. It is ideal for students who have not taken or completed CALM or Phys. Ed. 10, which are mandatory credits required to graduate from High School. Through a combination of outdoor pursuit activities and classroom sessions, students meet curriculum objectives for these two courses and 3 CTS modules in an exciting and unique environment.
Session II
Session II also allows for students to enroll in MAS 101 as described above. Session II however, has been designed to create opportunities for students who have already taken MAS 101 or have previously taken some or all of the credits in MAS 101. Below is an outline of the additional courses available in Session II.
Dates: Aug 15 – Aug 28
MAS 101
Program fee: $1050.00
Course descriptions are identical to the above.
MAS 202
Program fee: $1050.00
This option is designed for students who have successfully completed MAS 101 or have already completed some or all of the courses provided in that program. The MAS 202 program focuses on leadership and builds on the skills and knowledge previously acquired. Students take on and grow through a mentoring role as they assist with MAS 101 students.
MAS 303 (9 credits)
Program fee: $1050.00
MAS 303 is specifically designed for students who are graduates of MAS 201 in 2011. This program provides Phys. Ed credits and builds on the skills and credits achieved in last summer’s program. Students in this course also assist with mentoring new students and will assist with meal planning and packing for the river trip.
MAS Cooking Program (9 credits)
Dates: July 30-Aug 12 or Aug 15-Aug 28
Program fee: $800.00
Course Content
This program is a great start for a career in the culinary arts and is designed for students who are interested in learning how to cook in a personal and commercial setting. During this course, students learn safe and sanitary food handling procedures, equipment care, comprehension of recipes, importance of efficient work habits, baking and more! Students enrolled in this program also have the opportunity to achieve CALM credits and go on a four day river trip where they learn outdoor cooking techniques. This program can be tailored to students’ specific needs if certain credits are obtained already. Interested students who successfully complete this program may have employment opportunities at HeLa Ventures. Please refer to the itineraries and contact us with any questions regarding this program.
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