Curriculum

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The Trails Way

Each year Trails welcomes new youth to embark on their four-year journey. In addition, an optional fifth year is offered with the Leadership-in-Training (LIT) program, where participants have the opportunity to further develop leadership and life skills.

The Result

  • Curriculum
    • Up to 3 high school credits in Health and Physical Education
    • 40 hours of community service
    • 30+ days of wilderness tripping experiences
    • 30+ hours of mindfulness
    • 10 hours of training in non-violent communication
    • Emergency First Aid (CPR) Certification
    • Over 500 hours/participant each year
    Curriculum
  • Curriculum
    • 20+ Hours Peer Mentoring/Teaching
    • Mentorships through Grade 11 - 12
    • Access to the Trails Scholarship to attend post-secondary education

High School Credits

Students who remain in the program for the full five years can earn up to threecredits in Healthy Living and Outdoor Activities (PAD 10, PAD 20) and Healthy Active Living Leadership (PLF 4M). Trails has permission from the Ministry of Education to grant these credits as a Ministry-Inspected Private School.

  • PAD 10

  • PAD 20

  • PLF 4M

Curriculum Topics of Instruction

  • Fitness plans, nutrition and wellness
  • Sexuality and human development
  • Wilderness trip planning
  • Healthy relationships
  • Environmental stewardship
  • Stress management and coping strategies
  • Outdoor competencies (canoeing, kayaking, skiing, snowshoeing)
  • Resume writing
  • Non-violent communication
  • Interviewing skills
  • Yoga and mindfulness
  • Teaching/facilitating group discussion
  • Healthy boundaries
  • Feedback and evaluation
  • Group dynamics and leadership
  • Problem solving/decision making
  • Conflict resolution