Application process for ROAMS class of 2023 is now CLOSED
The application process is now open for the ROAMS class of the 2022-2023 school year. You can find the application on the "Application" page along the tabs at the top of the page.
The Timeline
The application process is now open for the ROAMS class of the 2022-2023 school year. You can find the application on the "Application" page along the tabs at the top of the page.
The Timeline
- March 16th - 9th grade Cochrane High students will meet with the CHS admin and receive their course "pick sheet" for next school year.
- March 17th - Question and Answer session via Zoom with Mr. Talen - 8:00pm (Meeting link emailed to parents from CHS by March 16th. Didn't get the link? Email Mr. Talen)
- March 23-24 - Couse "pick sheet" is due. All students should select their courses as if they have not been accepted to ROAMS. On the form, there will be a place to note that a ROAMS application has been/will be submitted.
- Application Deadline: March 25th
- March 25-31 - ROAMS class roster selection process. Parents and students will be notified of acceptance/non-acceptance via the email that was entered on the application form.
Money shouldn't be a barrier to the outdoors. As these students sample a variety of excursions that allow them to be active outdoors, they're beginning to develop life long relationships with the outdoors and beginning to figure out what they'll pursue in the future. Money shouldn't be a barrier to this exploration. The majority of our program costs pour into bus transportation - maybe you could help us out a bit or know someone who could?
Contact Patti Lawson: plawson@rockyview.ab.ca or Jander Talen: jtalen@rockyview.ab.ca to get started.
Outfitter
Day Tripper
Explorer Sponsor
Expedition Sponsor
Treat us to MacKay's Ice Cream
Please note the difference between donations and sponsorships (Rocky View Schools Policy):
Donations: If you donate money to ROAMS - you'll receive a tax receipt! (Your name/organization/company can not be published, the donation remains confidential.
Sponsorships: If you sponsor us, we can publish your name/org/company and acknowledge the gift, and put your logo on our website as an official partner. If this is the case, you will not receive a tax receipt.
Contact Patti Lawson: plawson@rockyview.ab.ca or Jander Talen: jtalen@rockyview.ab.ca to get started.
Outfitter
- Help us buy/rent gear!
- Help lower the cost of our class technical ROAMS hoodies and ball caps.
- Cover the cost of our Rite in the Rain waterproof journals
Day Tripper
- The average cost for a bus for a day trip into Kananaskis is $550
- Interested in sponsoring a specific trip - please contact us! Mountain biking, Flat water canoe instruction, Rock climbing, Day hikes, etc.
Explorer Sponsor
- Some of our students request subsidies - you can help us out by covering an individual student's costs. Cover half for $600 or set them up for the semester with a gift of $1200. (These funds will go into a separate account to help individuals on a case-by-case basis).
Expedition Sponsor
- Sponsor one of our overnight expeditions.
- Winter Camp - $3750 (bus, permits/bookings, rentals, food, etc.)
- Red Deer River - $6000 (bus, hiring guides, canoe/gear rentals, food, etc.)
- Rockies Multi Day Backpacking - $2500 (bus, permits/bookings, food, etc.)
Treat us to MacKay's Ice Cream
- Who doesn't love ice cream!? $100
Please note the difference between donations and sponsorships (Rocky View Schools Policy):
Donations: If you donate money to ROAMS - you'll receive a tax receipt! (Your name/organization/company can not be published, the donation remains confidential.
Sponsorships: If you sponsor us, we can publish your name/org/company and acknowledge the gift, and put your logo on our website as an official partner. If this is the case, you will not receive a tax receipt.