Upcoming Events ARC’s Sixth Annual Summer Gathering and Workshop Join ARC friends, old and new, for a Friday night potluck and gala followed by two full days of classes. More Information August 6 - 8 Shawnigan Lake, BC Pre-requisite: One ARC Workshop Community Service Day Under the supervision of The ARC Institute co-founder, Pietro Abela, ARC Health Practitioners offer free forty minute sessions to the public. By donation. More Information September 18 Rotary House, Qualicum Beach, BC Open to the Public The Essence of ARC Introductory Gateway Class Practice open-hearted listening skills as a means to create intimacy in your life. Learn how we communicate through unconscious body language and how to hold “presence” - a deep sense of self-awareness - in stressful situations. Discover how daily stresses and emotions influence physical conditions. There will be a special two hour segment where students can experience working with horses to increase body and emotional awareness, enhancing personal presence. More information October 1 – 3 Abbotsford, BC Open to the Public

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The Learning Environment

The ARC Institute has its headquarters in Qualicum Beach on beautiful, idyllic Vancouver Island, BC. ARC Classes are held in nearby Nanaimo, Courtenay or in the Duncan/Victoria area. The ocean and nature is never too far away. Students are always encouraged to make the most of the area’s natural attractions, with suggestions to visit the sea lion colonies, or to take a short hike to a forest, lake or ocean during a class break.

In addition to Vancouver Island, ARC Programs are currently held in two other locations: Calgary, Alberta and Seattle, Washington. The ARC Institute has handpicked facilities in each of these areas to provide comfortable learning environments for our students. Classrooms are spacious, bright and comfortable. Students have access to kitchen facilities, proximity to restaurants and areas for short walks and recreation.

Class Times

The following class times apply to each of the programs

The Gateway Classes:

The Essence of ARC:

Saturday: 10:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Sunday: 9:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Personal Presence: Committing to the Path:

Saturday or Sunday: 9:00 – 6:00

The Traveler’s Guide to Personal Presence:

1 Day Classes:

Saturday or Sunday: 9:00 – 6:00 p.m.

2 Day Weekend Classes:

Saturday: 9:00 – 6:00 p.m

Sunday: 9:00 – 6:00 p.m.

The Journey to Consciousness:

Friday: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Sunday: 9:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Note: Class Six is a five-day retreat class. Times will be issued during the course of the program.

The Healing Presence:

Saturday: 10:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Sunday: 9:00 – 6:00 p.m.

How to Join an ARC Program

To enter the Traveler’s Guide to Presence, The Journey to Consciousness and The Healing Presence Programs, participants must take an ARC Gateway Introductory class. For details on the Gateway classes please refer to the Gateway Classes Page.

Who to Contact for More Information

If you wish to speak personally to a member of the ARC staff for details on any of ARC’s classes or for more information on any aspect of The ARC Institute, please call Jo-Ann Svensson at (800) 719-4ARC or (800) 719-4272 or email at info@thearcinstitute.com.

How to Register

A $50 deposit is required to register for an ARC class. This deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable (unless The ARC Institute cancels the class).

Early Bird discounts for early class payments are offered prior to each class. To receive the Early Bird discount, the class must be paid in full 3 weeks prior to the start of the class or by the appointed Early Bird deadline date. There are no Early Bird discounts for Gateway Introductory classes or one-day classes.

All classes must be paid in full prior to the start of class.

You are encouraged to register early for classes. Class sizes are limited, to ensure quality of personal instruction.

To register for an ARC class, please complete the registration form on this website. When complete, email it to info@thearcinstitute.com (mail it to the address below).

Alternatively phone or email ARC’s Community Director Jo-Ann Svensson at (604) 619-3904 or email her at contactus@thearcinstitute.com. Jo-Ann will be pleased to assist you with your registration details.

How to Pay for Class Tuition?

Fees for each class includes handouts, supervised practice. Please note that classes are priced in local currency, based on location-specific cost factors. For current class costs, please contact Jo-Ann Svensson at: 1-800-719-4272 or email at contactus@thearcinstitute.com

Classes or presentations may be paid for by cash, personal cheques/checks or money orders.

Please mail your class tuition fee to:

The ARC Institute
Jo-Ann Svensson
405 – 150 21st Street
West Vancouver, BC V7V 4A3

We feel it is important that The ARC Institute is accessible to all. An easy payment plan is available to those who qualify. If you are in need of financial assistance, please let us know upon registration.

Upon receipt of your payment you will receive all necessary information relating to class location, directions, schedules and what to bring to class by email or mail.

Making Up a Missed Class

Programs in The ARC Institute are designed with the working professional and the busy parent in mind. Students who wish to complete all classes in the program may make up the missing class at any time. The ARC Institute holds programs in many cities and locations making it easy for students to make up classes.

Cancellation of Classes

If a student cancels a class 7 days prior to the first starting date of the class, there will be no refund of any monies.

If a student cancels a class at least 8 days prior to the starting date of the class, all monies with the exception of the $50 non-refundable deposit will be refunded.

Accommodation Options for Out-of-Town Students

We encourage registered students to arrange their own accommodations (perhaps with relatives, friends or at a hotel). However Community Director Jo-Ann Svensson will provide a list of recommended accommodations in the area classes are to be held with affordability and comfort in mind. There may be accommodations that have affiliation with The ARC Institute and therefore offer discounts to ARC members. Jo-Ann will forward such information upon request.

Sometimes fellow students will open their homes to out-of-town participants. This may or may not involve a small fee. A list of student accommodation options will be made available upon request.

Additionally we find that as the program progresses local students often will billet their friends for the duration of their stay.

Recommendations for Students’ Needs During Classes

• Comfortable layers of clothes to warm up or cool down as needed.
• Blanket and pillow (optional).
• Bottled water and snacks.
• For The Journey to Consciousness and The Healing Presence classes - massage table and accessories (pillows and blankets) if available.
• Pens and paper.

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