Outdoor Adventure Application Process

Because our Outdoor Adventure program is so popular and attracts applicants from across North America, it’s important that you understand what you need to do to be accepted into this exciting adventure program. Below are the key steps you need to take to fully meet the admission requirements. Follow all the steps and we’ll see you at the next Program Readiness Camp where you will participate in some fun and exciting activities at Wilderness Tours Resort.

Step 1

• Meet College Eligibility Requirements (see Outdoor Adventure Admission Requirements available on program website, link here).
• Meet Program Eligibility Requirements; English Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent is required) and Mathematics Grade 11 (MBF3C, or mathematics with similar content is acceptable). There are several math equivalents, including Grade 11 university level. If you have questions as to whether your math credit will qualify, please call our Admissions office at (613) 735-4700 ext. 2811.

Step 2

• Submission of Letter of Intent and Resume. You can do this online here. These can be submitted at any time prior to the Program Readiness Camp.

Step 3

Prior to commencement of the program, accepted applicants must:

• Participate in a mandatory in-person Program Readiness Camp orientation weekend at Wilderness Tours (June 8 & 9, 2025). If you can’t make this date, please contact the Program Coordinator to arrange alternative options. International students please contact the Program Coordinator for the special international student orientation Program Readiness dates. Contact information below.
• Submission of Applicant Personal Information, Consent and Health Form, prior to attending mandatory Program Readiness Camp orientation.
• Sign and submit an Algonquin College Outdoor Adventure Program Assumption of Risk & Release Form.
  o Those under the age of 18 must submit Parental Consent documentation (click ‘Under 18’ on the online form above).
  o *Applicants will be required to sign a Wilderness Tours Waiver online prior to the Program Readiness Camp orientation; Wilderness Tours is our delivery partner in our skills training, and we use their facilities and equipment. Details and a link will be provided upon registration in the orientation campus.
• Provide proof of current Standard First Aid certification before the start of class in September (email a photo of your certificate of completion to the Program Coordinator, contact information below).
• Obtain a passport valid for the duration of the program prior to commencement of winter term.

The Outdoor Adventure Program is a physically demanding program. Students should be able to efficiently and comfortably swim 200m, be able to carry a 27kg / 60-pound backpack over long distances, do high-output physical activities several hours at a time, and spend all day and overnight outdoors in all weather from +25C to -25C. Students will be required to swim in whitewater rapids while wearing a lifejacket, and must be able to ride a bicycle and sit in a canoe and kayak for extended periods of time. Students must have the mental acuity to follow specific directions (in English) in high risk environments and consistently follow safety procedures.

Prior to the first day of class, the student must provide proof of current Standard First Aid and a signed release form. All of these details are outlined in the Applicant’s Handbook.