About this Event
A unique 10 week outdoor environmental science course incorporating fundamentals of ecology. Students will explore a variety of eco-systems at A Rocha including a beautiful temperate rainforest, a riparian wetland along the Little Campbell River (Tatalu), in addition to A Rocha’s regenerative farm. Environmental science 11 is available for students grades 10-12 who have completed their Science 10 level. It is offered through HCOS and facilitated in person by an A Rocha educator. This course helps students develop hands-on science and core competencies skills as well as incorporating cross-curriculum subjects like food studies, physical & health education and First Nations principles of learning.
Who: All students who are eligible to take Grade 11 Environmental Science. It is open to students from ALL homeschooling networks [including Heritage Christian Online School].
What: Learning will take place in person at the A Rocha Environmental Centre located in South Surrey BC. The centre is located in the watershed of the Tatalu (Little Campbell River), with access to a salmon spawning river in a natural temperate coastal rainforest and to a working garden that uses sustainable farming practices. The students will be learning through hands-on activities and conducting scientific surveys as appropriate, to help them develop and achieve the core competencies of the BC Curriculum.
When: Thursdays for 10 weeks (Sept 17 - Nov 19, 2026), 1.30pm-3.30pm
Where: All in-person programming will take place at the A Rocha Environmental Center (1620 192 St, Surrey, BC V3Z 9V2). Students will enrol in the Environmental Science 11 course with Heritage Christian Online school and complete course requirements based on their learning at A Rocha. Course work will include weekly A Rocha assignments done during class or after and weekly assignments done online with Mr. Kuchma. Assignments and assessment are delivered through Brightspace.
Why:
- Nature is the teacher and classroom for this program, and it takes place fully outdoors rain, shine or snow.
- It is accredited by the esteemed Heritage Christian Online School (HCOS) and overseen by Mr Anthony Kuchma, who is the High School Science Teacher as well as Grad Advisor for HCOS BC’s Interior.
- It emphasises a place-based learning approach with core competency skills that will equip students to carry the learning to their own place, and serve them well in their tertiary education.
- This is a cross-disciplinary program where students will be learning about foods, doing physical education and gaining in-depth knowledge about First Nations’ principles of learning.
- We believe strongly in empowering our students to learn and contribute to their community.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:
Families withdrawing with more than two weeks' notice before the start of the HCOS-A Rocha Grade 11 Environmental Science Experiential Program will be refunded the registration minus a $50 service fee and the Eventbrite administration fee. Generally speaking, we do not offer refunds for cancellations after the program has started, but extenuating circumstances may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Thank you so much for your support and we look forward to seeing your child/children at our Grade 11 Environmental Science Experiential Program!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
A Rocha Brooksdale Environmental Centre, 1620 192 Street, Surrey, Canada
CAD 534.80
