Lifelong Learning
Nurturing Competencies.
Rooted in Relationships. Inspiring Action.
All Ages Welcome
Rooted in Wisdom, Growing through Playfulness, Anchored by Trust
The Ponderosa Education Community, PEC, is a Kelowna based learning hub with engaging initiatives for families and learners of all ages. At PEC, members actively shape their learning journey through collaboration in an inclusive space of shared growth and community care. By curating experiences, fostering creative inquiry, and expanding critical thinking, PEC strives to dismantle barriers, foster understanding, and inspire resilient communities.
Our aim goes beyond academic excellence, we are about how people live, relate, and belong for the purpose of community transformation. Join us to shape the future of education, together.
AT PEC
Our purpose is to nurture both individual growth and collective well-being, recognizing that our futures are bound together. We prioritize inclusive and reciprocal relationships: between learners, land, and context.
Our Programs for Students
Community Programs
Land Healing Circle (All Ages) and Better World Club (Gr. 6 +). Specialized communities taking action today for a better tomorrow.
Youth Academic Supports
Certified and caring educators mentor in both individual and group settings to build academic skills, enrichment opportunities, and lifelong learning competencies.
Our Community Offerings
Circles, Workshops, & Events
Small, focused learning circles and workshops on a variety of topics. Ranging from climate justice to creative expression. All designed to cultivate the intersection of knowledge and action.
Facilitation & Community Events
Experienced facilitators use play and reflective practice to create learning experiences that foster collaborative problem-solving and community action
Educational Consulting & Curriculum Design
Expert support for creating innovative, student-centered curricula tailored to your individual, school, organization, or community’s needs.
This is more than teaching , it is creating a haven where every learner, no matter their reality, feels seen, heard, and inspired.
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