is an outdoor leadership program which focuses on career preparation, work experience, adventure education and community leadership in School District 69. The program introduces students to a multitude of outdoor experiences (rafting, surfing, climbing, fishing, kayaking, and ski/snowboarding) combined with industry recognized certifications: OFA 1, 2 and 3, and CPR C, Radio Operator, Bronze Cross, Food Safe, World Host, and more.
The end result, through mentorship and work experience with certified guides, develops students that have an appreciation for guide operations and the safety and responsibility that must occur in the field. The program seeks to attract students with a passion for the outdoors, a strong work ethic, dedication, responsibility, and a desire to gain work experience and eventual employment in the outdoor, adventure tourism industry.
The intended purpose of ROAMS Global Studies is for academic exploration and engagement in cross-cultural diversity as students examine and compare global issues from a multi-disciplinary approach. The program will incorporate field studies and outdoor activities which will occur away from the school. These activities will include skiing/snowboarding, rafting, kayaking, surfing and climbing.
Our Secondary Schools offer students the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the world of golf.聽 In cooperation with the Pheasant Glen Golf Course, they are able to offer a High School Golf Program.聽 Pheasant Glen’s program is a great introduction to golf for young students as well as higher-level options with 200-300 hours of development for players who seek to improve or learn the sport.
Players can choose the Train to Play with 200 hours of training and development or Train for Success which offers a more competitive environment, tournaments and NCAA College recruitment opportunities. Click below to learn more!
Ballenas Hockey Academy
Ballenas Secondary School offers an ice hockey program for new and experienced players with a focus on individual skills through skill development activities and game understanding through small area games. Hockey program members will receive 40 hours of on-ice instruction, throughout the semester, by Hockey Canada trained and certified coach(es), a personalized hockey jersey with name and number, a trip to a Victoria Royals Western Hockey League game, an opportunity to play in the very popular staff vs. students Spirit of Hockey Cup, and the potential of games against neighbouring hockey programs.
We have district-wide educational programs based around the disciplines of sport and the arts.
| 路 Soccer (global football) | 路 Model UN |
| 路 American Football | 路 Robotics |
| 路 Outdoor Education | 路 Astronomy |
| 路 Music, Band & Musical Theatre | 路 Specialized Sciences |