Camp Timberlane
HIGHLIGHTS
» Fire-building
» Shelter-building
» Intro to paddling – voyageur canoe
» Climbing wall
RATIONALE
In the Grade 6 comprehensive E-week program, students delve into the foundations of community. This immersive experience seamlessly integrates outdoor education with curriculum-linked activities, aiming to deepen students’ connection to the HSC community.
Through a mix of outdoor adventures and academic exploration, students enhance their outdoor skills while fostering personal and social growth. Integrated elements of the standard school curriculum provide practical learning opportunities, setting the stage for success in both academic and social spheres.
E-Week serves as an introduction to projectbased learning. Students collaborate across disciplines, merging subjects like Science and English and social studies to address real-world challenges head-on.
Theme: Foundations of Community, Collaboration, Ownership and Problem Solving
Dates: September 17 - 20
Cost: $1,035
Program Host: Alive Outdoors
Camp Location: Haliburton, ON.
CURRICULUM FEATURES
» This week is the introduction to semester-long project-based learning, where students collaborate between disciplines such as Science and English as they tackle real-world issues.
CONNECTION TO HSC IDEALS
» Respect: Rules, safety and environmental stewardship
» Integrity: Personal reflection time
» Community: Group goals, ice breakers
» Individuality: Challenge by choice
» Determination: Resiliency in a setting away from home
Grade 6