SWBA works with students interested in an exciting learning adventure. Step out from behind the desk and spend a full semester building deep friendships while connecting with meaningful learning.

SWBA Informational meeting today, Monday, Dec. 19 @ 730 at the KAL Secondary

Students will complete all requirements for:

• Intro to Spanish or Spanish 11
• Leadership 11 or 12
• Social Justice 12 or Social Studies 11
• Comparative Cultures 12
• English First Peoples Literary Studies 11 or English First Peoples 12 (Satisfying the new Grad requirements)
• THERE ARE NO ONLINE COURSES IN THE PROGRAM – All courses are completed in the classroom with field study supplements.

The following are some of the typical OUT OF CLASSROOM adventures and highlights of the SWBA semester:

• Initiation/Bootcamp at a nearby camp
• Full week hosting of “Out Of Province Kids” with local adventures and leadership retreat (Experiences Canada)
• Weekly connection with local community agencies – becoming community builders
• World-renowned guest speakers through UBC and others
• 5-week field study/odyssey to Panama Central America1-week homestay in a small fishing village
  • local artisan lessons
  • surfing in the Pacific / Scuba in the Caribbean
  • Turtle Hatchery Vigil – Green Sea Turtles
  • Primate Rehab ( Howler Monkey) volunteering.
  • Coral Reef ecology with Smithsonian Institute
  • Coffee/Chocolate/Banana Fair Trade Tours
  • So Much More……
• ALSO: SWBA facilitates enjoyable employment (through a local business) for students looking for work to help pay for SWBA fees. Bursaries are also available for students who qualify.

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