Program Overview

Program Overview

The Adventure Guide Certificate is an entry-level, eight-month program that combines classroom instruction with courses in wilderness travel, canoeing, rock climbing, mountaineering, whitewater kayaking, and more. This certificate program is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a career in adventure-related fields.

Program Highlights

• Explore a career in adventure-related fields
• Combines classroom instruction with practical courses in wilderness travel and adventure sports
• Certificate credits count towards completion of an Adventure Guide Diploma or degree concentration

Careers

Graduates from the TRU Adventure Studies program can work as:

• Mountain guides
• Sea guides
• River guides
• Adventure sports instructors
• Wilderness-related leadership occupations Employment prospects for students and graduates are excellent on a provincial, national, and international level.

Admission Requirements

• 19 years of age at the start of the program
• English Studies 12 (or equivalent)
• Mathematics 11 (or equivalent)

Additional Requirements

• Program Information package, including:
  • Cover letter: detailing adventure activity experience, 5-year education/career plan, reasons for attending the program, and how the program will help attain goals
  • Resume
  • 2 Reference Letters
  • Outdoor Experience log sheets
  • Information form
• Attend a Program Information Session

Program Details

• Credential: Adventure Guide Certificate
• Delivery: Kamloops
• Length: 30 credits
• Intake dates: September
• Applications: Now accepting applications
• International: Open to international applicants

Tuition & Fees

The cost for this program per semester varies for Canadian and international students. The estimated costs include:

• Tuition
• Fees
• Books and supplies (typically about $150 per course) Note: A lab fee of $21.71 may apply to some courses.

Next Steps

Students interested in the program should review the program details and requirements carefully before proceeding.