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SEASONS
Discover Spring : Grades JK - 3
ARTS & ACTIVITIES
Orienteering: Grades 4 - 8
Lost Together: Grades 4 - 8
TEAM BUILDING & LEADERSHIP
Above and Beyond Experiential Learning: Grades 7 - 12
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HABITAT & WILDLIFE
Pond Study: Grades JK - 2
Bird Program: Grades K - 3
Stream Study: Grades 4 - 6
Survival Game: Grades 4 - 8
Nature Hike with Project Wild: Grades 4 - 8
For the Love of Insects: Grades 2 - 4
Down to the Roots: Grade 3
Plants Around Us: Grades 3 - 4
Diggin?up the Dirt on Soil: Grades 3 - 4
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Grades JK-3
Enniskillen, Heber Down, Lynde Shores
mid Apr to mid Jun
Spring is a time of new beginnings. Start off your spring by
experiencing the changes that are occurring in our Conservation
Areas. By participating in a hike, students will gain an increased awareness of the
change of season. Students will discover how people, plants and animals "awaken."
Relevant to Science and Technology, Exploration and Experimentation (K) Seasonal Changes (gr. 1)
Growth and Changes in Animals (gr. 2)
Growth and Changes in Plants (gr. 3) contents |
Grades JK-2
Heber Down (Apr - Jun)
Enniskillen (Apr - Jun)
With dip nets, students explore life in the pond. Students will discover the needs and
habitat of pond creatures. They will discover that everything in nature is connected and
that the health of our watershed effects all living things.
Relevant to Science and Technology (K,1,2) contents |
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Grades K-3
Lynde Shores (Apr - Jun)
Students will identify common birds noting size, shape, sound, colour and surrounding
in three different areas. Bird watching, feeding, migration and nest building will be
discussed.
Binoculars available.
Limited to 35 students at Lynde Shores.
Relevant to Science and Technology
Exploration and Experimentation (K)
Characteristics of Living Things (gr. 1) contents |
Grades 4-6
Heber Down
May - Jun
Students will work in groups to study the importance of water. Students will discuss
erosion, measure stream speed, depth and width and collect creatures in the stream.
Students will be required to explore in the stream.
Boots or water shoes required.
Relevant to Science and Technology
Habitats and Communities (gr. 4)
Diversity of Living Things (gr. 6) contents |
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Grades 4-8
Enniskillen
May - Jun
The watershed system is home to many different animals and plays an integral part of the
food chain. Students will take on the role of predator or prey in this simulation game of
survival.
Old clothes and shoes recommended.
Relevant to Science and Technology
Habitats and Communities (gr. 4)
Interactions within Ecosystems (gr. 7) contents |
Grades 4-8
Enniskillen Year Round
Heber Down (Apr - Jun)
Students will be taken on a nature hike to discuss plants, animals, habitats and food
chains. The hike will be reinforced with games from Project Wild.
Relevant to Science and Technology
Habitats and Communities (gr. 4)
Diversity of Living Things (gr. 6) contents |
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Grades 2-4
Enniskillen, Heber Down
May - Jun
From mosquitoes to butterflies, students will learn the important role these creatures
play in our environment. Students will study the forest, field and pond/stream to discover
insects and their relatives.
Relevant to Science and Technology
Growth and Changes in Animals (gr. 2)
Habitats and Communities (gr. 4) contents |
Grade 3
Heber Down, Enniskillen
mid Apr - Jun
Students will gain skills required for tree identification. Students will learn the difference between coniferous and
deciduous trees as well as identify some common trees. During the hike students will gain respect for and understand the
effects trees have on their lives and the environment.
Relevant to Science and Technology
Growth and Changes in Plants (gr. 3) contents |
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Grade 3-4
Heber Down, Enniskillen
Apr - Jun
Students will learn how plants grow from seed to maturity. They will investigate a variety of local plants depending on
the season. They will learn the importance of the plants around us.
Program can be split to do 1 hour trees and 1 hour plants to cover both woody and non-woody plants.
Relevant to Science and Technology
Growth and Changes in Plants (gr. 3) contents |
Grade 3-4
Enniskillen
Apr - Jun
Through discussion, experiments and a video students will learn about types of soils, life within soils, its importance to
plants, animals and people, as well as the effects and types of erosion.
Relevant to Science and Technology
Earth and Space (gr. 3-4) contents |
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Grades 4-8
Heber Down (Apr - Jun)
Enniskillen Year Round
Using a compass and a map students will find their way through a designated course.
Relevant to various Geography, Health and Physical Education Requirements contents |
Grades 4-8
Enniskillen
Year Round
This program introduces students to basic survival techniques. Topics include: fire building, edible plants and how to
prepare for a day trip. Students will also try their hand at shelter building.
Relevant to Health and Physical Education contents |
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Grades 6 -12
Long Sault Conservation Area
Year Round
The Above and Beyond Experiential Learning Program is a low ropes course and initiative program designed to help groups
enhance team building skills, group decision making challenge by choice and leadership skills.
Group Experiences:
These are a few of the topics covered: leadership, trust, cooperation, group decision making, change, learning from the
experiences of others, balancing action with planning and fun.
Fee: $8.00/student, $100 minimum. Full day only.
Relevant to Guidance and Career Education, Social Science and Humanities, Health and Physical Education.
contents
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Book Early to Avoid Disappointment.
If you enjoy getting your class outside to experience nature hands on, then this is for you!
Find one or more programs that interest you and give us a call. You can also fill out the online form or
download the print version for fax.
 Download Outdoor Education Program Booking Form (PDF - 55K)
Online Request for Education Reservations
Please contact the Enniskillen Outdoor Education Centre:
Tel: (905) 263-8201
Fax: (905) 263-8786
Email: education@cloca.com
Office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
If no answer please leave a message, we check in daily.
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