WildKids Summer Session Info

WILDKIDS SUMMER SESSION

2 May – 27 June 2011

(Every Monday, from 1-4pm)

Dear Parents and WildKids,

Thank you so much for continuing to make this program such a blast! We are coming up to our summer session of Wildkids, running from May 2 – June 27, 2011.

This session, we will have the emphasis on canoeing, with the goal of obtaining a Basic Lakewater Tandem(1) certification with the RCABC (Recreational Canoeing Association of British Columbia) for those who are interested.

The Basic Lakewater Tandem course consists of some theory, strokes, skills and a rescue component. This course is appropriate for those who have the desire to improve their canoeing and are willing to dedicate the time and effort to it.  If you can paddle around to look for frogs and turtles, then you are able to do this course!

The offset days we are scheduled to be in the garden, in the back woods for “plant technology”, and practicing your developing camp skills. 

For the program end celebration, we are planning another overnight camp out here at the Metchosin Camp.  Parents are encouraged to come and spend the evening out at camp with us!  Dinner will be potluck style, and pancakes will be served for breakfast.

Come prepared for changing weather with appropriate clothing and snacks. With a water based activity, having a full change of clothes could be a good idea for those “just in case” scenarios.

Looking forward to yet another great WildKids session filled with learning, exploration and of course FUN!!

Sincerely,

Emily, Josh & Jay

Information Notice from Emily and Josh

Wildkids Winter/Spring Session

February 21, 2011 – April 11, 2011 (Every Monday, from 1-4pm)

Dear Parents and Wildkids,

As we enter into the new year, and a new session of Wildkids, we are very excited that this program is still running strong! And with the new session, Josh and I have had some new ideas and we will be running the winter/spring session of Wildkids a little differently than it was seen in the fall.

This session, we will have 2 “courses” running – Canoeing Level 1 certification with the RCABC (Recreational Canoeing Association of British Columbia); and an Environmental Exploration course.

The Canoe Level 1 course consists of some theory, strokes, skills and a rescue component. This course is appropriate for those who have the desire to improve their canoeing and are willing to dedicate the time and effort to it. If you can paddle around to look for frogs and turtles, then you are able to do this course!

The Environmental Exploration course will be all about discovering what is in our backyard. During the 4 weeks there will be a small continuous garden project, nature hikes, outdoor skills, natural arts and crafts, and many more activities to discover the wonders of the natural world. 

The remaining four weeks of the program will be filled with much loved activities such as the climbing wall, challenge course and forest games.

For the program end celebration, we are planning an overnight camp out here at the Metchosin Wilderness Camp.  During the length of the program we will be working on gaining the skills and knowledge to be prepared for a night out in the back forest.  Parents are encouraged to come and spend the evening out at camp with us!  Dinner will be potluck style, and pancakes will be served for breakfast.

Come prepared for changing weather with appropriate clothing and snacks.  We have only had to cancel one day of programming due to weather in 3 full sessions. 

Looking forward to yet another great Wildkids session filled with learning, exploration and of course FUN!!

Sincerely,

Emily & Josh

PS. PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE.  DUE TO MANY REQUESTS WE WILL BE RUNNING THE PROGRAM FROM 1-4PM AS OPPOSED TO 12-3PM.

Winter- Spring WildKids-2011 info

Winter-Spring session:
Dates: Mondays - Feb 21, 28, Mar 7, 14, 21, 28, Apr 4 and 11 from 1-4pm (please note that this time is an hour later as we ran in the fall-winter program)
Instructors: Josh Pelletier and Emily Lauritzen
Program Fees: $200/youth for the session

We will be having a registration day on February 14th from 1-2pm at the Metchosin Camp. Payment will be accepted via cash, credit card or cheque. New registrations will need to fill out our Registration Form, Site Waiver, and Photo Waiver. Returning applicants will need to review their registration form to ensure that all information is correct, and sign our Site Waiver for the winter-spring session. We will have a large group game happening on the field for the youth while parents take care of the registration and paperwork.

If you are unable to make this day or have any further questions, please call Lindsay or Emily on the ABL phone (250) 661 5375, or e-mail at adventure@bgcvic.org.

Also, we've changed up the format for this session. We'll have 2 "program" running, with 4 weeks being dedicated to the program and the other 4 weeks we will be doing the "big ticket" things. See sidebar for schedule (note, this has changed from previous sessions).

We're looking forward the session!
Emily Lauritzen
ABL Assistant
Boys & Girls Club Services of Greater Victoria

Winter WildKids

Stay tuned to hear details about the Winter WildKids programme, tentatively scheduled to start 21 February.