Programs

Grades K-4 Summer Explorers

@ Ecole Centennial Park Elementary and Dr. Roberta Bondar Elementary

Summer Adventurers K/1/2 

This program is designed to joyfully reinforce and review foundational skills in literacy and numeracy for students who have just completed their Kindergarten, Grade 1 or Grade 2 school year. Students will have opportunities to explore themes through meaningful, hands-on activities including daily outdoor and play-based learning with encouragement for supported social interactions.

Strengthening skills, making new friends, and enjoying time outdoors is the focus of our Summer Adventurers program.

Explorations en Français Grades 1/2/3/4 

This program provides students enrolled in the French Immersion program with opportunities to develop and expand their repertoire of skills in all areas of French Language Arts. Themed units are explored through meaningful, hands-on opportunities for students to engage with French literacy and oral language. 

English Language Learner (ELL) Explorers K/1/2/3/4

Our elementary ELL summer program supports young learners in developing their English language skills in a fun and engaging environment. Tailored for students new to English or needing extra support, the course reinforces foundational skills in reading, writing, and oral language. Students will have the opportunity to engage in literacy activities that promote outdoor play to enhance social interactions and language development.

Grades 3 & 4 Explorers Series 

These programs are designed to reinforce foundational skills in literacy and numeracy covered during the school year for students who have just completed Grade 3 or 4. Students will have the choice to explore Curricular ‘Big Ideas’ through an integration of art or STEM. The focus of the Explorers Series is to strengthen skills, make new friends, and enjoy time outdoors.

  1. Art Explorers Grades 3 & 4 
    Curricular ‘Big Ideas’ will be explored through an integration of Literacy, Numeracy and Arts Education. Students will have opportunities to explore performing art themes such as drama, visual arts, and dance through meaningful, hands-on activities and daily physical activities with encouragement for positive social interactions.

  2. STEM Explorers Grades 3 & 4 
    Curricular ‘Big Ideas’ will be explored through an integration of Literacy, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Students will have opportunities to explore scientific themes such as matter & energy through meaningful, hands-on activities and daily physical activities with encouragement for positive social interactions.
     

Leq'à:leqel: a journey of learning and exploring the land 

Grades 2/3/4 @ Dr Roberta Bondar Elementary
 

Join us for a program that dives into learning through Indigenous culture and the First Peoples Principles of Learning. This class is open to all students, with priority given to Indigenous learners. The program features exploring the flora and fauna of a local forest and trails, authentic stories, hands-on Indigenous cultural activities and meaningful opportunities to engage in literacy and numeracy.

Come have fun, connect with the land, practice essential literacy and numeracy skills and make new friends. 

 

Grades 5 - 8 Summer Explorers 

@ Chief Dan George Middle School

Students will select either a Literacy or Numeracy course and an Exploration class. There day will be split between the two selections they choose. Each program will provide students with a meaningful deep learning experience around big ideas from the provincial curriculum. Student well-being and skill-building is the foundation for this 3-week, inquiry-based exploration program.

Students will select ONE of the following literacy or numeracy programs:

  1. Literacy Enrichment Explorers Grades 5 to 8

    This program is designed to reinforce and review foundational skills in reading and writing.  Curricular ‘Big Ideas’ will be explored through an integration of subject areas such as Science, Socials and Media. Students will have opportunities to creatively communicate their learning and explore themes through hands-on literacy activities.

  2. Math Adventures: Boosting Confidence and Number Sense Grades 5 to 8

    Students will explore a variety of mathematical concepts through confidence-building activities, real-world challenges, and math games. They will build their number sense skills by working together to solve meaningful math problems that are practical and engaging.  By showcasing their discoveries, reflections, and favourite math moments, students will begin to see themselves as confident and capable mathematicians and they will carry their math skills beyond the classroom.

  3. Explorations en Français Grades 5 to 8

    The French Immersion program will provide students with the opportunity to refine their French speaking and literacy skills. They will focus on conversations, activities & improvisation techniques to learn more vocabulary and proper intonation and pronunciation. Students must currently be enrolled in the French Immersion District Program.

  4. English Language Learner (ELL) Explorers 5 to 8

    Our middle ELL summer program supports learners in developing their English language skills in a fun and engaging environment. Tailored for students new to English or needing extra support, the course reinforces foundational skills in reading, writing, and oral language. Students will have the opportunity to engage in literacy activities that promote hands-on interactive learning to enhance social interactions and language development.

Students will select ONE of the following explorations programs:

  1. Physical Education Explorers Grades 5 to 8  

    Students will have opportunities to explore themes such as movement, health, and well-being through meaningful, hands-on and team building activities. We want students to remain active throughout the summer by participating in various team sports and individual activities. All with the intention and purpose and exposing students to a variety of ways to maintain a healthy level of physical activity.

  2. Art Explorers Grades 5 to 8

    Students will have the opportunity to explore curricular "Big Ideas' themes in visual arts and performing arts like music and drama. They will complete meaningful hands on and team building art activities that are sure to develop and enhance their creativity all summer long. 

  3. STEM and Robotics Explorers Grades 5 - 8 

    Curricular ‘Big Ideas’ will be explored through an integration of Science, Math, and Applied Design Skills and Technologies. The Robotics program will provide students with the chance to learn coding, robotics, and develop rational thinking and decision making. The STEM program will provide students with the opportunity to learn how to critically think to solve problems that involve energy, structures, and design. There will be weekly challenges that include hands-on engineering, building and creativity.

  4. Health and Food Explorers Grades 5 to 8

    Curricular ‘Big Ideas’ will be explored through an integration of Applied Design Skills and Technologies and Health Education.  Students will have with the opportunity to learn about nutrition, health, and well-being. They will explore recipes, the importance of healthy ingredients and how to prepare foods safely. A hands-on learning opportunity for food enthusiasts.

Leq'à:leqel: a journey of learning and exploring the land 
 

Join us for a unique program that dives into learning through Indigenous culture and the First Peoples Principles of Learning. This class is open to all students, with priority given to Indigenous learners. The program features exploring the flora and fauna of a local forest and trails, authentic stories, hands-on Indigenous cultural activities and meaningful opportunities to engage in literacy and numeracy. Students will also learn how to drum, hand craft items and learn about local cultural events.  This program will be a full half-day of learning!