Frequently
Asked Questions
1. Can I sign up with my
friends?
Yes!
In fact, the students that have the best experience in this class are those who
get a small group of friends in the course and work together to support each
other throughout the year.
2. How much does it cost?
The course itself is available free of charge to
any WJ Mouat student. The cost of each adventure
outing, however, is the responsibility of the student. The cost of each adventure
outing varies greatly, and should be covered by the student before departure.
Because of our partnerships with adventure service providers, commrec extreme students are able to access activities at a
far lower cost than the general
public.
Example:
Transportation, Lift Ticket, Snowboard/Boot Rental, Lesson at
Regular Public
Price: $100.00
Comm
Rec Price: $50.00
Note: Each unit also has a fee-free option, allowing all learning outcomes to
be met via an on-line trip simulation.
3. Can anyone take it?
Any Mouat student in grade 10, 11, or 12 is eligible for
this course. Students should be willing to be calculated risk takers to get the
most out of this course.
4. Do I need to be really
athletic?
No!
In fact, the beauty of this course is that because most students have little to
no experience in the activities, it is often the less naturally athletic folks
who excel more quickly, because they have not learned to rely on their
strength/speed/etc for success.
5. Isn’t this stuff dangerous?
No.
Naturally there is some element of risk involved in any adventure activity, otherwise it wouldn’t be so exciting. The
perception of danger, however, is much greater than the actual risk that exists
to students. And that risk is carefully managed by Mark Loewen,
his team of experienced and qualified leaders, and the adventure service
providers that are contracted for the different outings. Statistically
speaking, students are far safer on the rock or river, than they are on bus on
their way to the rock or river. The Comm Rec program has taken hundreds of students on hundreds of
hours of adventure each year without ever experiencing a significant safety or
injury incident.
6. Do I need to have a
computer?
You need to have access to an internet connected computer…whether at home or at the
school you attend daily. You will use it to access course information,
adventure outing schedules, and learning modules, as well as to submit
assignments and communicate with the course instructor.
7. Do I actually receive course
credit for this class?
Yes.
4 high school credits at the level (11 or 12) you sign up for. This course also
provides evidence for the portfolio areas of: Personal Health, Employability
Skills, Community involvement and Responsibility, Education and Career
Planning.
8. Do
I need a bunch of special equipment or gear?
A bunch? No. Most specialized outings (ie. River lifejackets, wetsuits, etc.)
will see the adventure service provider providing our class
with the safety gear needed. In cases where other gear is needed (ie. tents, backpacks, etc) that you may not have, there is
much program gear to be signed out for trips.
9. What do I need to do to go
on an adventure outing?
Get on-line.
Check the calendar to find the adventure you want. Complete the appropriate
learning module. Submit the safety assignment and all necessary consent forms
and fees. Go on the outing. Submit a blog afterwards highlighting your trip.
10. What if all I want to do is
snowboard?
No problem.
There is flexibility within the course to allow you to pursue the outdoor
pursuits that most interest you. Please touch base with the instructor to
arrange a modified program of study.
11. Can I count adventure time
with my family or friends for credit?
Definitely maybe. It depends on the nature of
the adventure being planned, and must be approved in advance by the instructor
along with written parent approval.