Electives
One of the best elective courses among the folk high schools in Norway. For those of you who dream of something new, use the opportunities here. Choose up to 14 hours of electives per week.
Summit trip
Take a trip up to the beautiful mountains right near the school, and crown the day with a wonderful downhill run! Introduction to avalanche science and terrain reading.
Mountain biking
Valdres has fantastic areas for great trail cycling. Feel the adrenaline, experience the flow and have great nature experiences!
Kiting
The school has its own equipment for tickling, and fantastic opportunities throughout the winter!
Folk high school + Take-up subject = True
Students who choose folk high schools want a different school year. In addition, you can take courses and improve your grades for the studies you dream of. This elective is led by the school's educators.
We facilitate teaching/supervision of other professional learning institutions.
Alpine skiing
Get technique tips, learn turning techniques and explore the powder at our local alpine center!
Cross-country skiing
Valdres has one of Norway's finest areas for skiing and 1500 km of groomed slopes await you outside your door. Learn skating, classic technique and experience "dancing" across snowy expanses with super views and good glide.
Climbing
Valdres Folk High School has several outdoor climbing areas in the immediate vicinity that you can have fun in. 400 m from the school is also Valdres Storhall with 2 large indoor climbing walls with a height of 16 m. Learn technique, safety and get the opportunity to take "steep passes"!
Bouldering
Valdres Folkehøgskole has several outdoor bouldering fields in the immediate vicinity that you can play in. The school also has its own large bouldering room that is always available to the students!
Longboard
Make your own longboard from scratch! Design it the way you want it, and buy the wheels you want for the board. Create something you can enjoy even after your year at folk high school.
Ski making
Experience the joy of making your own skis! Put on your bindings and feel your blood rushing as you test your homemade skis in wonderful powder snow for the first time.
Telemark
Learn telemark techniques at our local alpine center!
Dog sledding
Valdres Folk High School has its own dog sledding instructor named Tale. She is resourceful and has many Alaskan huskies that can be your hiking companions!
Food from 5 continents
Learn exciting and tasty dishes from 5 continents!
Basic baking
Learn basic baking techniques and smell the wonderful aroma of yeast-baked bread and cakes! Few people can resist freshly baked bread.
Canoe
Learn paddling techniques, safety and paddling on a trip. Gliding through the water provides a great nature experience and is a gentle way to get around!
Trampette
Want to practice your backflip before the ski season starts? A great way to improve your body control.
Knitting + crochet
Knitting is often "in" at folk high schools. Knit your own designed hat or make a sweater if you're ambitious!
Strength training
Set up your own training program and learn basic strength training with equipment.
Yoga
Learn yoga techniques with relaxation, strength and stretching.
Crossfit
Crossfit training provides a great workout for the whole body.
Culinary dishes
Learn to make fancy dinner dishes with exciting spices and flavors! End the lessons by eating a delicious meal together.
Chess
Chess training, strategies and games.
Jewelry workshop
Design and make your own jewelry for yourself, or give it as a nice gift.
Snowboarding
Technique training and driving at our local ski resort Valdres Alpinsenter.
Fitness / Trail running
Want to get in better shape? Running for all levels and in different forms. Mountain trail running, track running, intervals in the forest, hill running...
Guitar
Basic guitar lessons. A great opportunity to learn and play an instrument!
Hunter's test/Clay pigeon shooting
Learn theory to be able to take the Hunter's Test, which you must have to hunt. Try exciting clay pigeon shooting.
Zumba
Find the rhythm in your body with Zumba!
Floorball
Floorball in Valdres Storhall with a win. Technique, exercises and lots of games!
Ice hockey
The school makes its own hockey rink in the winter. Floodlights in the evening. Learn technique, teamwork and play matches!
Frisbee golf
Learn to throw and play frisbee! Play frisbee golf on the 21-hole course at Valdres Storhall, just 100 m from the school.
www.valdresfrisbeeklubb.no
Swing
Learn basic swing dancing. This will make you happy!
Beach volleyball
Our own sand volleyball court gives you excellent opportunities to get to know this game. Learn technique, play together and play matches. The court is of course also at your disposal when the lessons are over for the day.
Spinning
Spinning on bikes in the school's spinning room to loud music! Good, effective and fun workout with others.
International online sports
More exciting international online sports such as seprak takraw, indiaca and football tennis. Expand your horizons in sports.
Tabata
Strength and conditioning training to music with a kick!
Golf
One of Norway's finest golf courses is located just 6 km from the school. Jon Almaas' favorite course is where you can have fun and learn basic golf techniques.
Literature cafe
The best literary experiences can be like a journey into the author's world. Fiction gives us insight and knowledge of others' perspectives, and makes us more empathetic.
Personal finance
Economics touches almost every connection in a modern society. It can be difficult to navigate, understand how things are connected and what are the wise choices to make. The teacher in this elective is a master of economics.
Emergency preparedness
Mental and material preparedness. What is important to know in a possible crisis situation? We provide insight and concrete advice in this elective.