The Ontario Ministry of Education's Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program allows students to focus on a future career through a bundle of classroom courses, workplace experiences and sector certifications.
Hike Ontario SHSM Courses
Hike Ontario is a suggested supplier for training and certification to support the SHSM program goals. We offer Safe Hiker and Certified Hike Leader to SHSM schools and welcome the chance to work with you and your students.
| Course Name | Details | Min. Age | SHSM Price* |
| Safe Hiker Program | Intro to Hiking | 12 | $60 |
| Certified Hike Leader | Leading Groups | 16 | $60 |
| Wilderness Day Hike Leader | Wilderness Guiding | 18 | $60 |
| Wilderness Trip Hike Leader | Overnight Guiding | 18 | TBD |
To request a course, contact us.
Additional Resources
- Specialist High Skills Major - Ontario Ministry of Education Website
- Specialist High Skills Major - Sector-Specific Guide (The Environment)
- Specialist High Skills Major - Policy and Implementation Guide
