Our Growing Glaciers programming develops intermediate knowledge and comprehension of nature and teaches respectful interactions with the environment. This program continues to build on contact, observation, and exploration, as well as incorporating hobby introduction and classification activities.
A program for intermediate learners aimed at developing naturalistic intelligence and building teamwork skills. The program pairs nature-focused curriculum with hands-on, group outdoor activities. Students will expand further their knowledge and comprehension of plants, animals, abiotic factors, ecosystems and sustainability. Through individual and group activities, students will continue to interact, observe, explore, and classify their environment, as well as apply and analyze their learnings to physical settings.
contact
observation
exploration
hobby introduction
classification
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Program Rundown:
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Class lessons introducing five pillar topics: plants, animals, abiotic factors, ecosystems and sustainability
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Interactive outdoor mini activities paired with each lesson that encourage observation and exploration
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Creative mini projects flexible to the child’s interests and curiosities about the natural world
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Outdoor adventure field trips to outdoor Metro Vancouver locations (see sample below)
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Focus on creating curiosity and practicing responsible/respectful ways to connect and interact with nature
Camp Details:
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Each camp session runs Monday to Friday from 10am - 4pm
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Each session has room for 6 - 12 students
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Camp Sessions
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Session 1: July 1 - 12
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Session 2: July 15 - July 26
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Session 3: August 12 - 23
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Fieldtrip Locations:
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Pacific Spirit Park
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Stanley Park
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Spanish Banks Beach
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UBC & UBC Beaty Museum
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Cleveland Dam & Salmon Hatchery
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Program Fees
$499/1 week
$899/2 weeks
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We are happy to accommodate students who may need to dropped-off earlier or picked-up later
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We offer a 10% discount for multi-signup discounts (includes family and friends)
Program flyer
Program Material
Daily Schedule:
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10:00am - 10:05am: Arrival
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10:05am - 11:45am: Lesson + mini-projects
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11:45am - 12:30pm: Lunch + Fun Break
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12:30pm - 3:30pm: Outdoor Fieldtrip
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3:30pm - 4:00pm: Outdoor mini-activity
Day in the life at Growing Glaciers Camp
Registration for our 2024 Camps is Open!
Important information for registering:
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The email you provide in this form will be used for essential communication about summer camp
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Please ensure to list all adults whom are authorized to pick up the child from camp
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You will need to download, sign, and upload the liability waiver as part of registration
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You will be given a unique referral link. Every friend/family member who registers gets 5% off and you get a $25 credit for future programs.