Horne Lake Outdoor Center
"Earth Camp"
PROGRAM CHOICES OR COMBINATIONS:
Welcome to "EarthCamp"...
Don't you wish your classroom looked like this?
 Would
you like to protect the environment?
Do
you think that humankind needs to find ways to reduce its dependence on natural resources and minimize human impact on the
Earth?
Do
you believe that we must strive to conserve natural resources and restore imbalances in the natural
world?
The Horne Lake Outdoor Centre
recognizes the importance of educating youth because
they need to take steps towards finding a solution. We are committed to fostering an appreciation for nature and demonstrating the principles of stewardship and sustainable alternatives for our future decision-makers through EarthCamp.
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Convenient - half-day, full day or overnight programs
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Spectacular setting - Central Vancouver Island, 20 min. off Hwy 19
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Environmental Studies - forest ecology, water processes, biodiversity
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Social Studies- local history, map reading, geographic features
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Global Village - sustainable, low-impact accommodations from around the world
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Programs and Activities designed "by teachers, for teachers"
 
The word is out that Horne Lake has an amazing diversity of natural eco-systems: from lush green forests to re-planted clearings; from ancient sea fossils to disappearing streams along with some of the most accessible cave systems in BC. To top it off, add in crystal-clear lakes and river systems!
What a classroom!
EarthCamp:
School Curriculum Programs
Our EarthCamp Programs have
been designed to tie directly into the Ministry of Education Prescribed
Learning Outcomes; they are exciting, hands-on, and
experiential in every way. These
curriculum activities combine really well with our Adventure
Based Learning programs and can add great value to your visit.
Each grade has specific needs that can be met through EarthCamp. We have
chosen topics that teachers find difficult to teach in a
classroom setting, such as identification of rock families,
ecosystem functioning, and environmental impacts. It was also
expressed by teachers that leadership, personal growth, and
group initiatives are an important part of learning throughout
the upper primary and middle school levels. Therefore,
programs for grades 5-7 offer a combination of educational,
reflective, and task oriented activities that are meant to
inspire as well as educate; all with a hands-on approach to
outdoor learning. Students
will leave EarthCamp with ideas for action that they can initiate in their home
or school as well as a better understanding of west coast
environments.
For
Spring 2008, we are excited to offer EarthCamp
programs at a discounted rate... only $12/ student!
Grade 5- Trees
and Forests
Focus
on Science and Social Studies Skills:
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Learn the importance of
sustainability with both renewable & non-renewable
resources
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Students will analyze
how BC's living and non-living resources are used
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Describe potential environmental
impacts of using BC's living and non-living resources
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Study
native/traditional uses for resources in our area
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Evaluate
the fairness of an experiment; apply critical thinking
skills; teamwork; reading; documenting; comparing.
Grade
6- Extreme Environments
Focus
on Science Skills:
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Use tools to examine living things that can't
be seen with the naked eye
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Analyze how different organisms adapt to their
environment
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Identify organisms that belong to one of the 5
kingdoms
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Learn about obstacles unique to the exploration
of extreme environments
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Features skill development in the areas of
drawing; presentation skills; reading; writing;
interpreting; comparing; teamwork
Grade
7- Rocks and Minerals
Focus
on Science Skills:
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Learn how rocks form (igneous, metamorphic,
sedimentary)
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Compare the characteristics of the Earth's
core, mantle, and crust
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Test
a hypothesis by conducting an experiment
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Features skill development in the areas of
communicating; drawing; inferring; testing; using
scientific equipment.
For more information or to book these programs please call
us.
EarthCamp
Group Coordinator
Ph: (250) 703-6051
Fax: (250) 339-0555
email: info@hornelake.com
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See you at Horne Lake "EarthCamp"!
OUR CAMP MISSION
WHY WOULD A TEACHER OR LEADER CHOOSE HORNE LAKE?
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