Boys & Girls Club of Greater Victoria

Adventure Based Learning

PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION:

Adventure Based Learning (ABL) programs offered through Boys & Girls Club Services of Greater Victoria foster important social skills and principles. Participants are organized into small cooperative communities with a focus on strengthening social bonds. This is achieved by exposing individuals to unfamiliar environments while engaging in group activities.

The ABL program offers activities ranging from half day to multi-week expeditions. Our 98 acre base camp in Metchosin (near Victoria, BC) has forest trails, small lakes, a challenge course, a 4-sided climbing tower, canoes and many other resources that allow the creation of custom designed curriculums and programs.

Adventure Based Learning (ABL) incorporates the following principles: the participant is actively engaged in the process, groups or small communities are created, unfamiliar activities or environments are presented, an imposed level of stress is applied to the group, and the activities are reflected upon and have some future relevance to the participants. These circumstances impel individuals into a state of readiness to learn and focus their attention on the task at hand.

ABL offers learning experiences in unique physical and social environments allowing individuals to experiment with new skills, behaviours and group roles in a safe, encouraging environment. Processing the experience through facilitated debriefing allows the experience to be internalized. Participants can then draw real life relevance from their learning.

PROGRAM
INFORMATION:

.ABL can deliver activities ranging from a half-day of activities to multi-week expeditions. The level of qualified wilderness and experiential educators allows us to customize services to be truly client-centred. We utilize our 98 acres base camp near Victoria for most activities.

The staff’s unique combination of training, education and experiences allow them to work comfortably with a variety of participants. With sound outdoors skills, knowledge of curriculum development and delivery, risk management, awareness of different learning styles, group dynamics, and having substantial experience in leading wilderness expeditions, ABL instructors provide meaningful adventure based learning opportunities.

Benefits:

- Leadership Enhancement
- Personal & Social Development
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Group Identity
- Skill Development & Certification
- Environmental stewardship & education

Program Features:

- Climbing Tower
- Low ropes course
- Challenge Course
- Canoeing
- Archery
- Arts & Crafts

CLIENT GROUPS:

School Groups: Outstanding programs coupled with our diverse, experienced and highly trained outdoor educators mean school groups are able to select and customize a curriculum suited specifically to their needs.

Non-Profit / Community Groups: We are committed to ensuring that all groups are able to access our high quality programs. Our ‘customized adventures’ emphasize both group and personal growth and development through hands on activities designed to target both physical and mental dynamics.

HR / Leadership Groups: Through seminars, workshops, active group and personal challenges, we adapt programming to meet the specific requirements of any organization. ABL is the premier choice for any group looking to further their efficiency through a positive team building environment.

REGISTRATION
PROCESS &
FORMS:

ABL offers custom-designed programs for schools, community and corporate groups. For further details including programming options and costs, please contact Program Coordinator Lindsay Cornell.

PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION:

Phone: (250) 384-9133
Cell: (250) 661-5375
Email:adventure@bgcvic.org

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1240 Yates Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 3N3 Phone: (250) 384-9133 Fax: (250) 384-9136 Email: info@bgcvic.org