A Proud Part of Grande Yellowhead Public School Division

High School Credit Programs (Grades 10-12)

Education Programs on Hold

Please check our website or contact us to see when we can welcome you again at the Palisades Centre for in-person programming.

For any inquiries, please contact Education Coordinator Paul Langevin.

Three Types of Programs Offered:

  • Option One - Single Career & Technology Studies (CTS) Courses
  • Option Two - Career & Technology Studies (CTS) Course Clusters
  • Option Three - Co-Curricular Trips/Brokered Locally Developed Courses - GYPSD

​All experiential education courses involve an intensive stay at the Palisades Centre!

  • All programming is organized by the Education Liaison (GYPSD teacher) and delivered by Parks Canada employees in a safe, engaging environment.
  • Courses are a blend of mountain recreation and natural science.
  • Alberta students successfully completing these courses receive up to three Alberta Education credit equivalent units for their high school transcript.
  • Pre and post immersion activities and an assessment package is supplied.

** For specific course pre and post immersion activities and assessment packages, contact Paul: 

paul.langevin@canada.ca

Option One - Single Career & Technology Studies (CTS) Courses

Single CTS Courses  (2 days, 1 Credit)

  • ENS 1010 - Introduction to Stewardship
  • ENS 1910 - Project A Service Learning 
  • HSS 1080 - Leadership Fundamentals
  • WLD 1010 - Introduction to Wildlife
  • WLD 1060 - Wilderness Navigation
  • WLD 1130 - Outdoor Survival Skills
  • WLD 1910 - Project A Service Learning
  • Note: ENS 1910 and WLD 1910 - Introductory project courses must connect with a minimum of two CTS courses, one of which must be at the introductory level and be in the same occupational area as the project course. The other CTS course(s) can be either at the same level or at the intermediate level from any occupational area.

Curricular Links: ENSWLDHSS

Sample Single Courses 

HSS 1080 - Leadership Fundamentals 

Students are faced with team challenges that promote critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork and leadership skills.  Mountain recreation adventures help students reflect on their leadership qualities and what it means to be part of a team.

WLD 1130 - Outdoor Survival Skills  

Students explore Jasper National Park and learn useful life-long skills such as trip planning, animal safety, tool use, and working together to plan and execute a safe outdoor adventure.

Option Two - Career & Technology Studies (CTS) Course Clusters

Course Clusters (4 days, 3 credits)

Stewardship and Outdoor Skills

  • ENS 1010 - Introduction to Stewardship
  • WLD 1130 - Outdoor Survival Skills   
  • ENS 1910 - Project A Service Learning

Stewardship & Outdoor Skills Sample Schedule

Winter Bundle - Wildlife and Navigation 

These CTS credits are earned in a winter based program.  The activities conducted during this 4 day course may vary between snowshoeing, cross country skiing, hiking and downhill skiing at Marmot Basin (extra cost for downhill skiing). The students spend much of their time outdoors applying skills they learn on site.

  • WLD 1010 - Introduction to Wildlife
  • WLD 1060 - Wilderness Navigation
  • WLD 1910 - Project A Service Learning

Wildlife & Navigation Sample Schedule

Option Three - Co-Curricular Trips/Brokered Locally Developed Courses

Locally Developed Courses (4 days, 3 credits)

A.  Winter Travel LDC (15, 25, 35)

Winter Travel 15

This course was developed by GYPSD#77 in partnership with Parks Canada and is available to all students/school divisions in Alberta. 

Snowshoe, cross country ski, hike, and downhill skiing at Marmot Basin (rental fees and lift tickets not included)...and more! The students spend much of their time outdoors applying skills they learn on site. Students will earn three credits as they learn about snow safety, winter recreation and conservation in Jasper National Park! 

Note: In Winter Travel 25 level, students earn their AST Level 1!  

Five major topics:

  • Hazard Awareness and Mitigation
  • Ecological Integrity
  • Historical Importance
  • Skill development with Specialist Technology and Equipment
  • Appreciation and Value for the Mountain Parks Environment

You'll stay at the Palisades Stewardship Education Centre and a cooperative team of professionals (Parks Canada Education Team, GYPSD teachers and chaperones, and Marmot Basin instructors/patrollers) will ensure your learning is safe, interesting and most importantly, fosters an appreciation for winter recreation in our mountain parks.

Winter Travel 15 Sample Schedule

B. Water Experience (15, 25, 35)

This course was developed by GYPSD#77 in partnership with Parks Canada and is available to all students/school divisions in Alberta. 

Canoe, kayak, GPS, Team Games, Campfires, Pond Studies, Land Art and Photography, Emergency Situations, Rafting...and more! Students will earn three credits as they learn about water recreation and conservation in Jasper National Park! 

Five major topics:

  • Hazard Awareness and Mitigation
  • Ecological Integrity
  • Historical Importance
  • Specialist Technology and Skill
  • Development, and Appreciation and Value for the Mountain Parks Environment

You'll stay at the Palisades Stewardship Education Centre and a cooperative team of professionals (Parks Canada Education Team, GYPSD teachers and chaperones, and Jasper Raft Tour Guides) will ensure your learning is safe, interesting and most importantly, fosters an appreciation for water and water recreation in our mountain parks.

Water Experience 15 Sample Schedule