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If you or the young person in your life is looking for a career in the exciting field of outdoor adventure then Algonquin College is for you. This is a 2 year diploma program focusing on outdoor skills and the business of adventure. As the service provider for the skills, Wilderness Tours believes in this program.
Getting in is not easy. Prospective students are invited to the Physical Readiness Camp held in May. After a welcome orientation, candidates don wet suits and head down river swimming most of the rapids. The Ottawa in May is enough challenge the most hardened Navy Seal. After the river, candidates dry off, harness up and set their sights high - to the top of our 150’ bungee jumping tower. The rappel down is a lot quicker than the climb up. And just to add a bit more challenge the candidates compete in their own mini-triathalon. And they are not even in the program yet!
Suprisingly, most candidates pass the readiness test and the post test interview. They seem to thrive on the challenge. They have to be because unlike programs, this is the real thing. Most colleges offer diploma programs but they tend to be all classroom based. Not this one.
The program is designed to meet the growing demand for qualified specialists in the many facets of the global outdoor adventure industry. Students will acquire many national and international certifications in a variety of disciplines.
On the academic side, students gain theoretical background in the business side of the of the industry through such theory courses as computer applications, accounting, risk management, ecotourism, finance, leadership, communcation, marketing and general business.
The Outdoor Adventure Program provides over 1,200 hours of practical training in rafting, kayaking, rock climbing, first aid, CPR, Swiftwater Rescue and scuba diving. The winter is skiing, snowboarding, winter survival, ice climbing and nordic. Students take part in 4 expeditions. | | | Other Adventure Packages |
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 | | | Choose a lifetime of adventure by enrolling in Algonquin College’s 2 year diploma program in outdoor adventure. This exciting program is designed to graduate outdoor business professionals. | | | COST | | Tuition per term | $2,990 |  | | Incidental fees | $700 | | | | | PROGRAM: 2 Year Diploma Program | | MEALS: Students spend 2 days a week with Wilderness Tours for practical training and 3 days per week in the classroom. Meals at Wilderness Tours are included. | | OVERNIGHTS: 1 or 2 nights per week at Wilderness Tours | | AVAILABLE: Applications are being accepted now for Fall 2006. | | EQUIPMENT: included | | WHAT TO BRING: N/A | FINE PRINT: Note that rates are subject to a $5/person/day service charge and 5% GST. Packages include 8% PST where applicable. Equipment rental and memories package add 8% PST. Accommodations add 5% PST. Programs and rates are subject to change without notice.
Note: as of July 1st 13% HST will affect all our rates and programs where we previously only had GST applied.
All rates are in Canadian dollars. Rates in US dollars are approximately the same and will be converted on your credit card bill. A signed waiver/release is required by all participants on site or online by clicking here. | |
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