Drumheller students working their way towards completing their Duke of Edinburgh Award program have a unique opportunity to fill one of the requirements, and it comes on two wheels.
Staff Sergeant Art Hopkins alerted inSide Drumheller to an opportunity for students to sign on to an eight-day bike trek from Drumheller to Banff.
“This is an excellent opportunity for students involved in the Duke of Edinburgh award to fulfill the expectations for all levels of the adventurous journey requirement. Preference will be given, but not limited to, those students enrolled in this program,” said Hopkins.
Staff Sergeant Art Hopkins
The trek is offered by Two Wheel View and has spaces for nine students and three chaperones for the eight-day ride. This is for students over the age of 14 and is scheduled for August 20 to 27. Hopkins explains it is more than simply a trip.
“Students will cultivate their leadership skills by taking part in daily trip planning; engaging with the local community in fund raising activities; and raising their levels of environmental and social awareness,” he said.
There will be an information session on the opportunity on Monday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Badlands Community Facility.
For more information, contact Constable Craig Nelson at 403-823-7590.