Programs

Kamloops Adult Learners Society (KALS) is a community of actively engaged learners who are interested in exploring and understanding a broad range of topics, sharing ideas, and meeting others who have similar interests. Classes are usually two hours in length and are single-session or multi-session of two to ten weeks duration.

Membership is required to register. For more information about membership, click here.

How To Register for Courses

On-line by clicking the online registration button:

In person on McArthur Island at 1550 Island Parkway Dr. through-out the semester during office hours Monday-Friday 9am-4pm (Closed from 12pm-1pm). Credit, cash or cheque

Register by Phone by Calling 1-250-376-1525

Cougars
Cost: $10.00
Min: 8
Max: 40

Single Session

Multi Session

Cougars are native to the Americas and found in North, Central and South America, making them the most widely distributed, wild, terrestrial mammal in the Western Hemisphere.  Though rarely seen, they can even be found within the city limits of Kamloops. Kevin will discuss the habits and behaviours of these magnificent, elusive animals.

Instructor: Kevin Van Damme

Kevin Van Damme

Kevin has been a BC Conservation Officer for over 30 years. He leads the Wildlife Conflict instructor team which delivers training in predator response, K-9 predator tracking, and the Predator Attack Team which responds to animal attacks on people. He has testified as an expert in numerous cases and taught other professional groups across Canada and the US.

Location: Kamloops Sports Council – 1550 Island Parkway Dr.
Dates:
Thursday December 11, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
TRU Nursing Field School in Nepal
Cost: $10.00
Min: 8
Max: 40

Single Session

Multi Session

This faculty led international Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) practicum provides students with opportunities to gain firsthand knowledge about nursing and health care in a developing nation (Nepal) while they spend four weeks in a large urban hospital. The field school promotes their understanding of global health concepts while students also explore Nepali culture, history and politics. Join Shari and several of the student participants while they discuss their experiences with the Nepal Field School.

Instructor: Shari Caputo

Shari Caputo

Shari Caputo is a faculty member with the School of Nursing at Thompson Rivers University (TRU). She began her profession as an RN in 2001 and spent 15 years at Royal Inland Hospital working primarily in medicine and obstetrics. Subsequently, she started full time at TRU in 2016 and her areas of teaching expertise include clinical practice in medicine and obstetrics, pathophysiology, simulation-based psychomotor skills theory and lab practice, global health and field school in Nepal.

Location: Kamloops Seniors Community Centre- 730 Cottonwood Ave.
Dates:
Thursday December 11, 2025 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Come to the Concert: Christmas with the KSO
Cost: $10
Min: 8
Max: 30

Single Session

Multi Session

The fourth Come to the Concert class helps us with our musical preparations for Christmastime.  The Kamloops Symphony Orchestra, the KSO Chorus and soloists always present a joyful selection of seasonal music. The class will explore the programme’s highlights, from familiar longer works such as Messiah, but also take the opportunity to introduce the class to some other delightful but less well-known works.

Instructor: Rod Michell

Rod Michell

Rod holds a Master’s degree in English literature from Oxford University. Now retired, Rod taught for 38 years at TRU, and prior to that, several years at Selkirk and UBC. Rod has been teaching for KALS for 18 years and taught at least one and often two courses in every semester.

Location: Kamloops Sports Council – 1550 Island Parkway Dr.
Dates:
Friday December 12, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
KALS FALL 2025 Calendar Available on Website – August 22nd, 2025 REGISTRATION WILL OPEN – August 28th @ 9 am

How To Register for Membership

On-line by clicking the online registration button:

In person on McArthur Island at 1550 Island Parkway Dr. through-out the semester during office hours Monday-Friday 9am-4pm (Closed from 12pm-1pm). Credit, cash or cheque

Register by Phone by Calling 1-250-376-1525