Diploma (Outdoor Adventure)
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
CA$14,224/Yr
CA$14,224 /Yr
- This two-year Ontario College Diploma program provides professional guide training with the theoretical and practical skills required to work in the global outdoor adventure industry.
- Partnered with Wilderness Tours (Canada`s largest outdoor adventure company) students can acquire national certification in a selection of disciplines.
- Emphasis is placed on providing students with a well-rounded background in three main principles: the safety of self and others, respect for self and others and respect for natural and cultural environments.
- Students gain theoretical knowledge on the business side of the industry through courses, such as computer applications, accounting, risk management, industry analysis, leadership and ethics, marketing and customer service and communications.
- A significant portion of the program focuses on outdoor practical training. Students learn a wide variety of adventure activities including whitewater kayaking, rock climbing, winter survival camping, alpine skiing and mountain biking. In addition, students take part in several multi-day expeditions.
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Important Dates
Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.
Tuition Fees
Semester | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
Tuition Fees | CA$7112 (CAD 7112) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
---|---|
Health Insurance | CA$696 (CAD 696) |
Other Fees | CA$13160 (CAD 13160) |
Total Cost | CA$13856 (CAD 13856) |
Amounts include tuition fee, program specific lab and material fees, applicable eText fees, Students` Association fees and compulsory ancillary fees.
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent.
- English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).
- Mathematics, Grade 12 (MAP4C or equivalent).
- Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency.
Career and Placement after Course
Recreation and Sports Managers
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per studentCA$ 20,174/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based | |
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program | Scholarship per studentCA$ 150/Yr$150 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
Options Available
Program | Delivery Type | Duration | Program Type | Tuition Fees |
Diploma Outdoor Adventure Naturalist | full time | 1 year | co-op, on-campus | CA$4900 |
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