Unique Study Options

Adventure-Studies

An option offered in Gaspé

This Unique Studies option in Québec is available in English to students registered at the Gaspé campus in the following programs:

  • Social Science;
  • Natural Science.

Thanks to Aventure-études, you will have the chance to obtain a pre-university college diploma, in addition to discovering and practicing a wide variety of outdoor activities in an exceptional playground: the Gaspésie region!

On the program

  • One weekly activity;
  • Four weekend activities per session, including a larger outing at the end of the first and second years, allowing you to go further in certain disciplines.

A resource person from Adventure-Studies will accompany you throughout your training to develop your outdoor autonomy, your leadership and your personal growth.

Please note that this is a limited space option.

Examples of activities offered

Rafting, canoeing, sea kayaking, hiking (Forillon National Park, Gaspesie Park, Chic-Chocs Wildlife Reserve), forest survival, board sports (cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, alpine cross-country skiing), climbing (rock and ice), surfing, and many others!

Certifications offered

Sea kayaking, canoeing, white water rescue, avalanche safety, indoor climbing certificate, scuba diving, and many others.

Find out what's in store!

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Equipement for the Adventure-Studies Option

  • Equipment Provided by the College

    The Adventure-Studies option is pleased to provide most of the outdoor equipment needed for the activities. This is good quality equipment that adequately meets the standards of our expeditions. Here are some examples of equipment provided:

    • Sea kayaks (solo and tandem) and equipment (V.F.I., helmet, skirt, paddle, paddle ball, pump, towing bag, marine compass, waterproof bag);
    • White water canoes and equipment (V.F.I., helmet, paddle, rope bag, bailer, waterproof barrel);
    • Rafts;
    • Snowshoes;
    • Isothermal clothing (overalls and jacket) and paddling anorak;
    • Backcountry skis (high road and telemark), boots, poles, climbing skins and safety equipment (shovel, probe, D.V.A. and ski helmet);
    • Camping equipment (ground mattress, -7°C, -18°C and -32°C sleeping bags, bivouac);
    • Four-season tents, tarps, stoves and cooking equipment;
    • Expedition backpack.
    Mandatory Equipment

    In addition to the equipment provided by the CEGEP, each student must purchase a few pieces of individual equipment:

    • 1 waterproof and breathable jacket and pants (e.g. Goretex);
    • 1 headlamp;
    • 1 to 2 water bottles;
    • Gourd insulations;
    • 1 to 2 synthetic undergarments (top and bottom)*;
    • 1 medium-thick fleece insulating garment (top and bottom)*;
    • 1 pair of sunglasses;
    • 1 pair of 3 mm neoprene socks;
    • 1 pair of neoprene gloves;
    • 1 neoprene cap;
    • 1 Fox 40 whistle;
    • 1 pocket knife with locking blade;
    • 1 plastic bowl (bowl, spoon, fork, knife);
    • 1 thermos (0.5 to 1 liter);
    • 1 backpack (30 to 40 liters).
    Strongly Recommended Equipment
    • 1 long-sleeved insulating jacket (down, at least 700 density);
    • 1 pair of hiking boots: it is recommended to invest in quality hiking boots. They will quickly pay for themselves, as they are frequently used.

    *Clothing: It is suggested that no cotton materials be worn. Wool, polypropylene or other synthetic materials are perfect for the outdoors.

Admission process

Cost

The cost of the Adventure-Studies program is maximum $800* per semester, which is payable before you pick up your schedule.

This price includes:

  • group transportation to the activity sites;
  • a resource person to supervise your outdoor activities;
  • costs related to the activities practiced;
  • Entrance fees to sites (national parks, etc.);
  • the costs of certifications.

The usual CEGEP registration fees must also be paid.

*If a student withdraws within 10 working days of the start of the semester, the costs of the program of $800 can be reimbursed if the student has not participated in any activities.

To register

You must:

  • Meet the admission requirements for the chosen program (Art, Lettres et communications, Social Science or Natural Science);
  • Send the admission form from the Service regional d’admission au collegial de Québec (SRACQ) for your program selecting the Adventure-Studies option.

As this is a contingent program, the following elements are taken into consideration for admission:

  • Submission of a complete file;
  • Quality of the academic file;
  • Date of submission of the academic file.

Note that the CEGEP also distributes the number of admissions fairly between the pre-university programs offering the Adventure-studies option.