Anna Foley

Anna Foley

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Outdoor Adventure and Education Student

  • Education

    • Alaska Pacific University

      2023 - 2024
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Outdoor Studies
    • Thompson Rivers University

      2020 - 2022
      Adventure Studies Outdoor Education
    • University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC)

      2022 - 2023
      Conservation and Recreation Outdoor Education
  • Experience

    • Camp Kandalore

      Jun 2018 - Aug 2019
      Camp Counselor

      Pt. 1 - A summer camp in Algonquin Highlands, Ontario where the role included teaching primarily whitewater, tandem and solo canoeing. The job’s key responsibilities included;-being a counsellor for kids ages 6-16 -creating lesson plans for advanced solo canoe progressions and covered by the ORCKA requirements -designing fun and skill-based outdoor activities -co-leading 5-12 day whitewater interior canoe trips -performing general camper care; first aid, psychological support, safe environments Summer 2018- Summers ongoing Pt. 2- The Outdoor Education designation of Kandlore occurs in the fall months where the role requires leading schools or groups of all ages through the activities of nature hiking, high ropes courses, archery, large boat canoeing, swimming, campfire building and mountain biking. The job’s key responsibilities included;-verbal and online communication with teachers, adults and parents -teaching basic outdoor skills to people of all ages September - October 2019 Show less

    • Optimum Experiences Outdoor Adventures

      Jan 2020 - Mar 2020
      Outdoor Instructor

      A business in Australia of Outdoor Education where the role included leading participants through the activities of abseiling, rock climbing, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, camping, high/low ropes courses, campfire cooking and cultural interpretations. The job’s key responsibilities included;-leadership and group management of students in Years 7-12 -being proficient in skills for outdoor activities -campfire and kitchen cooking for students and teachers on expeditions -student care including performing first aid and soft skills-teaching in a fun and engaging way in the outdoors Show less

    • Haveman Brothers

      May 2020 - Jul 2020
      Tree Planter

      Tent-camped in the Haveman Brothers base while planting in the Atikokan and Thunder Bay regions of Ontario. The job’s key responsibilities included;-organization of tree species and ground placement -attention to detail following strict regulations -resilience through working in all weather conditions -ability to self motivate through daily 10h of solo planting -independent work being responsible for tallying tree species numbers

    • Wild Blue Yonder Rafting

      May 2021 - Aug 2021
      Raft Guide

      Raft guided day trip tours on the Sulphur and Smoky rivers in Grande Cache, Alberta that are rated Class II/III difficulty. The job’s key responsibilities included;-guiding the raft on a 2-4 hour excursion with a variety of clients -booking trips for clients through the programs of FareHarbour, Excel and Google Drive-cleaning and maintaining the raft site including the gear, bus, rafts, shed and yard-engaging and providing interpretive information to guests for a full river experience -maintaining professional safety on and off the river -capturing high quality pictures on GoPro and uploading them online for clients Show less

    • Canadian Outback Rafting Company

      May 2022 - Sept 2022
      Raft Guide

      Raft guided day trip tours and overnight expeditions on the Elaho, Squamish and Cheakamus rivers in Squamish, BC that are rated class II-III in difficulty.

    • Atmosphere

      Nov 2022 - May 2023
      Sales Associate

      Provide customer service work at Atmosphere in Parkwood Place, Prince George.

    • Canadian Outback Rafting Company

      May 2023 - Sept 2023
      Raft Guide
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CAA Ops 1

      Avalanche Canada
      Mar 2022
    • WFR 80hr

      Wilderness Medicine Training Center
      Dec 2023
    • Basic Avalanche Educator

      Canadian Avalanche Association
      Feb 2025
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Anna Foley
      Sinclair Cross Country Ski Award Bill Hewitt Jun 2019 The Sinclair award commemorates Larry Sinclair; the founding member of the Highlands Trailblazers Ski Club and provincial- and national-level coach since the late 1970s. Through racing for Collingwood Collegiate's XC Ski Team, I received this award for being an inclusive, positive and motivational team member.