a group of youth from the 2008 'Surpass' program, on a hike to the 'Langdale Lookout' (Sunshine Coast)
Special Programs for Teens, 2008-09
SelfDesign and Wondertree Foundation have begun offering more programs for teenage youth.
Below are listed the various programs we are planning to offer in 2008-09.
Below are listed the various programs we are planning to offer in 2008-09.
* 'Learning Your Way' course for teens, 14 -18 years (September - April)
With the start of a new learning year in mind, SelfDesign and the Wondertree Foundation will again be offering 'Learning Your Way', a unique, leading-edge course for teens, 14 - 18 years. Extending from September - April, this online course is intended to provide participants with many important skills and experiences focusing on Learning Excellence, Modelling Genius, Financial Literacy, Creative Brainstorming and Independent Enterprise. Registration fee is $250 per participant. The first year of Learning Your Way has been a rich, rewarding experience for most participants. The course is approximately equivalent to 'Career and Personal Planning 10' (British Columbia curriculum) but provides deeper learning experiences in several key areas. And it's more engaging - that's our guarantee!
To download an overview of 'Learning Your Way' for 2008-09, please click here.
SPECIAL OFFER: For the first 10 people who register in 'Satori' - our new online Learning Community for teens, 14 - 18 years, (membership fee of $500 per year) we'll include free registration in Learning Your Way.
Contact Michael Maser (michaelmaser@selfdesign.org) if you have additional questions or if you would like register for Learning Your Way, beginning this September.
* NEW! SelfDesign Global Teen program (formerly known as 'Praxis') for youth, 14-18 years - application form available later this week (September 1 update)
The SelfDesign Global Teen program program is being offered this coming year (2008-09) in these options:
i. Learning Consultant-support tracks ('Essential', 'Integral' and 'Ultimate' options), for learners who wish to work with a Learning Consultant and/or continue a SelfDesign-style program in a graduation-oriented track or a non-graduation track. We have begun a certification process through CITA [Commission on International Trans-Regional Accreditation; www.citaschools.org], we have a team of experience Learning Consultants, and we have been planning an exciting program for this coming year; registration fees starting at $1,797.00 per year (a reduced tuition fee of $2,500.00 is available to BC residents choosing the 'Integral' option) will include Learning Consulting support, course registration costs ('Learning Your Way', access to 'Satori' - the new SelfDesign Global Teen (online) Learning Community, offering subject-oriented conferences, workshops, mentors and special projects (think 'value-added Facebook'!).
ii. A 'membership' in 'Satori' - the new SDGT (online) Learning Community; application fee of $500 will apply to the first 30 members who sign up; 'Satori' will include subject-oriented conferences, workshops, mentors and special projects (think 'value-added Facebook'!)
To download a flyer (including FAQ) of the SelfDesign Global Teen program options for 2008-09, please click here.
nb - despite the certification of our award-winning program SelfDesign Learning Community by BC Ministry of Education as a group one Independent School for learners 5-14 years of age (with support funding), the Ministry refuses to provide support funding for a SelfDesign-style program for teens, 15-17 years.
for more information, please contact sdglobalteen@selfdesign.org
* Homelearners network for teens, 13-17 years
As in previous years, SelfDesign is registering teens in its Homelearners Network to meet the legal obligation requested by the Ministry of Education. For more detailed information see 'Homelearners Network' under the 'SelfDesign Programs' link, this website or click here.
* 'Beyond' program for GVRD-based teens (Vancouver, 2008-09)
After a very successful pilot year, BEYOND organizers are pleased to announce that they will continue to offer their Friday program during the 2008-2009 school year. This program includes a variety of workshops, field trips, guest speakers, mentors, volunteer opportunities and more! Its purpose is to engage teens in projects based around their interests and curiosities. Through this exploration we learn about communication, leadership, networking, critical thinking and more.
Here are details for next year and please note there are some changes:
Fridays from 12noon - 4pm
Teens are responsible for getting to and from designated meeting spots (either at Wondertree Learning Centre or at other locations around the city)
Cost includes: all activities, workshops, additional mentors, any transportation during activities
Participants must register for an entire term (see below)
Deposit of $100 is due one month prior to start of term
Full payment is due by first day of term
September 19th - December 5th (12 weeks) = $624 registration fee
$100 deposit due: August 19th
January 9th - March 6th (9 weeks) $468; $100 deposit due: December 9th
March 27th - June 19th (12 weeks) $624 (no session April 10th, Good Friday)
$100 deposit due: April 27th
There is a possibility of a beginning of the term overnight trip that would be designed and planned by the group. This will be optional and at an additional cost. Fundraising may be an option.
If you want to learn more about this program, please email: verenagibbs@wondertree.org
* 'SelfDesign Webjourney' (online) course for teens, 14 -18 years
(August 1) - Unfortunately this course will not be available this coming year.
* Surpass program for teens, 13-17 years (June 22 - 29th, Sunshine Coast)
This past June SelfDesign and the Wondertree Foundation held our 2nd Surpass leadership program for 30 teens, 13 - 17 years, at Camp Byng on the Sunshine Coast (nearby to Gibsons). Like the first year the program was an awesome success! For more information on Surpass, click here. See you in 2009!