Overnight Outdoor School Overview
Overnight Outdoor School at Kamp Kiwanis is an outdoor learning experience for students in grade 4 - 8. The experience can last from 2 to 5 days. Programs run in the Fall from October to November and in the Spring from March to June.
In the Overnight Outdoor School program we strive for our programs to increase students' capacity in the areas of environmental literacy, awareness and action. We offer a variety of outdoor activities designed to reach each of these goals. Kamp Kiwanis also offers a variety of outdoor recreation activities. When scheduling your Overnight Outdoor School program you can choose from a selection of activities to design a program that best matches your curriculum and the needs of your students. The following categories are intended to be a starting place for the discussion about the types of activities that can be offered as a part of your Overnight Outdoor School experience.
Environmental Literacy
Activities found in this category are designed to create an understanding and appreciation of processes and players in the natural world. Environmental Literacy activities focus on investigation, biodiversity, and environmental concepts.
Environmental Awareness
Activities found in this category are designed to inspire students' awareness of the natural world, and encourage them to forge lasting relationships with the environment. Environmental Awareness activities focus on observation, exploration, and nature immersion.
Environmental Action
Activities found in this category are designed to promote sustainable choices and actions that allow students to apply their knowledge at school and in their communities. Environmental choices are also highlighted during the week through programs such as recycling and food waste skits.
Outdoor Recreation
Activities found in this category are designed to get students outdoors with fun, active, and engaging activities. Outdoor Recreation activities often promote team building and leadership skill development.
Objectives
Outdoor School at Kamp Kiwanis is based upon a simple premise:
Provide a curriculum-based, engaging, outdoor learning experience that meets the needs of students, parents, and teachers.
Goals
Increase capacity in the areas of Environmental Literacy, Awareness, and Action.
Provide a total learning experience specific to each individual school/classroom that spans the breadth of Alberta Learning's Program of Studies.
Provide experiential and inquiry-based curriculum studies in science, physical education, social studies, art, and language arts.
How to book
Kamp Kiwanis Overnight Outdoor School is very popular and as a result it is recommended to contact us as soon as your school is interested in an Overnight Outdoor School experience for the best chance of securing your preferred dates.
New Locations, Same Awesome Programs!
While new facilities are being developed for Kamp Kiwanis, Spring 2024 Outdoor School Programs will be taking Place at Easter Seals Camp Horizon & Kananaskis Field Experience Centre, A Connect Charter Facility (Please note that sites and dates are to be confirmed by early 2024)
For further information and to book an Outdoor School Experience please contact Becca Shapiro, Camp Director by email at outdoor.school@kampkiwanis.ca or by phone at 403-242-9255.
We can't wait to start creating the perfect learning experience for you and your school!