OUTDOOR EDUCATION

Discover Outdoor Education

Looking to infuse a sense of adventure into your students' learning experience? Look no further than Stillwood Camp's Outdoor Education Program! Designed with the utmost care to engage students in a meaningful with the outdoors, our program is a safe and engaging space for students of all ages to develop a closer relationship with the outdoors. With our flexible modules, we are able to create a customised program that will seamlessly blend classroom teachings with captivating outdoor experiences.

To inquire or book your event, please email outdoored@stillwood.ca- we would love to explore with you and your students!

Outdoor Education is a chance for exploration in a safe and nurturing learning environment, while connecting with the space around you.

Our Modules

The following are modules designed to fit with BC Curriculum for K-12 students. Some modules are limited in availability, as we run them in partnership with Teachers In Training, from local universities. Those modules (indicated in the description) will be open for dates in May and June of each year. Please contact us at outdoored@stillwood.ca for further details if you would like to book a specific module. Our modules are designed for classrooms of 20-30 students.

Outdoor Education Specialty Module Dates for 2024: June 11th-28th. Please contact us directly to inquire, or to arrange a date outside this timeframe.

    • Suitable for all ages

    • Module Length: 2.5 hrs, includes 30min break. Note: only available in specific blocks of the day

    • Available Sept. 1st - Oct. 31st, and April 1st - June 15th (weather dependant)

    • The purpose of this module is to provide an overview of the local flora and fauna. We recommend this module for classrooms that aim to get students outside, without specific learning goals.

    • Module overview: This module will start with a a visit to our Outdoor Ed centre, including a tour of our taxidermy room (one of the only complete collections in BC). This is followed by a team building game, outdoor safety discussion, and nature hike. This module is led by our trained staff, who will explore the local plant life and it’s uses, as well as familiarise the students with the history of the Columbia Valley and Cultus Lake regions.

    • Suitable with trails for all ages.

    • Module length: 1 hr

    • Come and explore the forest, taking in the natural environment, biodiversity and beautiful scenery. Our guides will lead you through a variety of our on-site hikes, such as the Watt Creek Trails, waterfall access, and goat trails. Hike difficulty is weather and age dependant.

    • Suitable for all ages

    • Module length: 1 hr

    • It’s not just fun, it’s a science! Enjoy a session of fun initiative games and challenges while our professional team building instructors provide countless opportunities to build real life skills, including problem solving, communication, leadership and, of course, team work.

    • Available for all ages.

    • Module length: 1 hr

    • Only available during teacher practicums in May & June (inquire for dates)

    • With unrestricted access to Watt Creek, test the quality and volume of water entering Cultus Lake, while also discovering the effects of water quality on local ecosystems. Discover the wildlife in and around the creek, explore the history of Watt Creek and the lake, and the interactions with our surroundings.

    • Designed for grades K-6.

    • Module length: 1 hr

    • Only available during teacher practicums in May & June (inquire for dates)

    • With acres of forest at your fingertips, get digging for critters and crawlies and identify them under a magnifier in this module dedicated to bugs.

    • Designed with options for grades K-6 and 7-12.

    • Module length: 1 hr

    • Only available during teacher practicums in May & June (inquire for dates)

    • Study the biodiversity of Stillwood’s on-site forest by calculating Simpson’s Index and investigate the impact of seasons on animals and humans.

    • Designed for all ages.

    • Module length: 1 hr

    • Only available during teacher practicums in May & June (inquire for dates)

    • Navigate your way through the natural habitats of wildlife local to the lower mainland and Cultus Lake areas. Discover the habits of our native animals and identify their prints while also learning about the everyday life of forest fauna. See these animals up close while exploring our Outdoor Education Centre, including a donated taxidermy collection of 70+ animals, one of the few complete collections in BC.

  • For all of our overnight group bookings, we have many spaces available. Outdoor ed groups may desire to book for a more adventurous style! Option such as cabins, tenting, or our Approach Site busses are available. Fill out our group booking inquiry form for more information, or email us at info@stillwood.ca

Please note that all modules take place outdoors, so students should be prepared with proper footwear (sneakers or hiking boots), weather appropriate clothing (rain jacket recommended for all seasons), and a water bottle. Modules will take place regardless of rain, so please be prepared.

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