TREK is a Grade 10 Outdoor Education Program held at Prince of Wales Secondary School.
In addition to meeting the requirements for completion of Grade 10, the goals of the TREK Program are:
•to introduce each student to a variety of outdoor activities;
•to provide instruction in the safe and proper means of participating in these activities;
•to help students develop a greater understanding of the natural world;
•to provide positive personal growth experiences that help students develop beneficial character traits.
02/25/2026
In January and February, the TREK students went Manning Park for their annual winter camping trip. They were snowshoeing and learned how to cross country ski at the Manning Park Resort. They also slept in snow shelters they built themselves.
02/04/2026
Want to spend your Grade 10 year outside going on adventures with new friends? Want to challenge yourself and develop leadership skills in new places? All grade 9 students in Vancouver can apply to the TREK Program for the 2026-27 school year!!
Applications are due on February 9th. For more information, please check out our Application link on our website.
12/18/2025
The TREK students learned how to belay for top rope climbing at the Hive Heights. A big thank you goes to the staff who taught the students the belaying basics so they can try something new.
12/18/2025
The TREK students visited the landfill site in Delta and Iona Park to learn more about land use and waste management systems.
While the students toured the landfill, they learned about the falcon program to reduce impacts on the bird population and learned how waste is reduced for the residents of Metro Vancouver. When the students visited Iona Park, they learned about the space, and they had the chance to reflect from their day on the beach.
12/15/2025
Our TREK Tree Lot is closed early this year! We have sold all of our trees!! We sold out on December 14th in the evening.
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Thank you again for your ongoing support, and we look forward to seeing you again next year.
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12/05/2025
The TREK students are hard at work to make this year's tree lot a great place to get your Christmas tree.
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We are open on weekdays from 12:15 PM to 8:30 PM, and weekends from 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM. The tree lot will be open until December 17th. We started our operations this year on November 28th.
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10/30/2025
Vancouver Grade 9 students, this could be you next year!
Do you want your Grade 10 year to be filled with memories, adventure, new skills, and new experiences? The TREK Outdoor Education Program is for you!
Join us at our 2026/27 information night on November 18th at the Prince of Wales Secondary auditorium. The presentation begins at 7 pm.
Current grade 9 students from Vancouver and their families are welcome. Share this post with someone you know who would be interested in applying next school year!
For more information, please see the events link in our bio.
10/27/2025
Mark your calendars!
The TREK Outdoor Education Program is raising funds by hosting a special night of films from the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival. We hope to see you there!
There will be door prizes, concession, and a silent auction. The silent auction bidding starts on November 3rd, and it can be found at www.32auctions.com/TREKFall2025
Tickets are available now! You can purchase tickets from the events link in our bio.
10/24/2025
Are you a current grade 9 student living in Vancouver who wants a year filled with adventure, leadership skills, and friendships that can last a lifetime while completing grade 10? The TREK Outdoor Education Program is for you!
Come join us for the 2026/27 TREK Information Night on November 18th at 7 PM in the auditorium at Prince of Wales Secondary. This event is for future students and their families to learn more. We look forward to answering your questions there!
For more information, check out our events link in our bio.
Share this post with a grade 9 student who is interested in applying!
10/20/2025
The TREK Outdoor Education Program is hosting a Vancouver International Film Festival Fundraiser on November 13th! We will be featuring films from the 2025/26 World Tour.
Come join us at Prince of Wales Secondary school in the auditorium for an evening of films, prizes, food, and fun!
Tickets are available online through our events page on our website. The link is posted in our bio.
Doors open at 6 PM, and the film screening will start at 7 PM. We look forward to seeing you there!
10/15/2025
The backpacking trips for our TREK students wrapped up on Thursday last week. The students were challenged while walking with their supplies they needed for 4 days and 3 nights in the backcountry.
Thanks to our teachers and one of the TREK students, Ellie, for the photos!
08/15/2025
Our friends at UBC Farm wanted to let you know there are still a few spots left for this great experience next week.
Join us for a 4-day action-oriented youth camp from August 19-22 (9 AM – 4 PM daily), hosted on unceded xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) territory at the UBC Farm. This pilot program is an opportunity for youth to explore climate justice, develop leadership skills, learn about food systems, and connect deeply with the land through place-based and experiential learning.
Participation is free, and lunch is provided each day!
Who is this for?
Youth aged 14-17
Curious and passionate teens interested in engaging with climate justice and leadership
Open to exploratory, hands-on learning and spending time outdoors.
A few things that you can expect:
A renewed sense of hope, agency, and empowerment
Tangible tools for change-making in your community
Leadership development grounded in relationships with the land, with each other, and with yourself
Opportunities to meet professionals working with the land at the UBC Farm
Various workshops that include food systems, political efficacy, climate change, and more
Experiential learning in a small-group setting in and around the coastal hemlock canopy at the UBC Farm
Space to imagine, connect, and act in response to climate and social injustices.
Interested? Apply here: https://ubcfarm.ubc.ca/changemakers-camp/