Sunship Earth

An environmental ecology program for Grades 5 and 6

Getting to know your place in nature

Experiential Learning

7 Ecological Concepts

► ► ► ► ► ► ► Energy flow Cycles Diversity Change Interrelationships Communities Adaptation E-C-D-C-I-C-A

Staff

► 4 program staff  First Aid and CPR  Teaching/outdoor ed. certifications ► Counsellors  Teach on trails  Leaders in cabins and at meals  Leadership training

Concept Trails

► ► ► 3 trails in the woods led by counsellors, 5 activities on each trail, Each activity covers one of the seven ecological concepts: E-C-D-C-I-C-A

Passport Office

Welcome aboard the Sunship Study Station!

Touch the Earth

Opening our senses to the world around us!

Harmonies

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Bringing home the concepts learned at Wanakita!

► APPRECIATE ► DISCOVER ► SHARE ► CHAMPION ► LESSEN IMPACT ► LEARN MORE

Magic Spots

Appreciating some solo time in nature!

Recreation and Discovery

Aside from learning, students have opportunity to play and discover in the outdoors through periods of structured free time, as well as planned recreational activities.

Campfires

Students watch and participate in songs, stories, and skits presented by counsellors at campfire!

Cabins ► ► ► Students in groups of 8-10 with 2 counsellors.

Teachers stay in a cabin close to all students.

Sunship Earth staff are nearby on site as well.

MEAL TIMES ► The kitchen makes delicious and nutritious meals 3 times a day with lots of options, plus evening snack! ► Accommodating to all food needs (allergies, food restrictions, vegetarians, vegans etc.)

A Typical Day at Sunship Earth ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► Breakfast Trail time: Head outside to learn ecological concepts on the trails! Lunch Trail time again Free time Dinner Magic spots Evening program/Campfire Cabin time/Bed time

We’re looking forward to seeing you soon at Wanakita!