2020 Eco-Adventure Camp- Offered by the Queen's University Biological Station

We offer educational summer day camps and a volunteer program at the Elbow Lake Environmental Education Centre a campus of the Queen's University Biological Station.

We provide transportation at no extra cost (stops are available at Queen’s and along the way to camp, see below).

Ruth Bryce, Camp Director

613-533-6000 ext. 77058
director@ecoadventure.ca
https://ecoadventurecamp.ca

Eco-Adventure Day Camp

Try our educational day camp for children 8-13. Enjoy unique adventure every week from July 6-August 21!

Hands-on learning as well as traditional camp activities promote fun, fitness, and a love of nature. Camp includes outdoor activities like swimming and hiking, science experiments, arts and crafts, and guest presentations by experts from Queen’s and the community.

Need financial assistance? No worries – we have bursaries and are glad to assist. See our registration page or contact us for details.

• Session 1: A Bug's Life (July 6-10)

• Session 2: The Lord of the Wings (July 13-17)

• Session 3: May the Forest Be With You (July 20-24)

• Session 4: Just Keep Swimming (July 27-31)

• Session 5: How to Train your Reptile (and Amphibian) (August 4-7, Short Week)

• Session 6: Mammal Mia! (August 10-14)

• Session 7: It's Not Easy Being Green (August 17-21)

Leader in Training Volunteer Program (age 14-18)

(June 30, July 2-4)

** Please note that there will be no LIT programming on July 1, 2020 **

Our Leader In Training (LIT) Program (June 30, July 2-4th) is an advanced four-day program, with a 2 night stay at our Elbow Lake facilities, for youth interested in advancing their leadership and outdoors skills. It includes first aid certification, canoe training, outdoors activities, and everything needed to help participants volunteer throguhout the summer as a part of the Eco-Adventure team.

There’s also plenty of time for fun! Participants stay overnight at beautiful Elbow Lake and enjoy hiking, swimming, canoeing, campfires, and more (or should we say s’more?).

After their LIT week, youth have the option to come volunteer during our regular day camp. We guarantee at least 40 volunteer hours per participant!

The fee includes food, accommodations, and Emergency First Aid with CPR C certification. We provide transportation (stops available at Queen’s and along the way to camp).

Family Night

Enjoy free weekly Family Night programming every Thursday evening in July and August! Learn about science and nature and experience Elbow Lake for yourself. Program topics will be listed on the Elbow Lake Website when they have been confirmed. Family Night is open to everyone, including the public (don't need to be registered for camp).

Stay the night in one of our cabins (sleep 4-6). Rentals are available for $65+HST. Cabins are limited, so book yours today! Click here for more info on the facility.

Eco-Adventure Camp Handbook

Please read this before completing the registration process. It contains information about what to bring, family night timing, camp policies, and camper rules. Please read this document before registering for camp.

Alternate Bus Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations

• Glenburnie Grocery

• Perth Road at Latimer Drive, Inverary

• North Shore Crescent at North Shore Road, Perth Road Village

• North Shore Road at Hewlett-Packard Lane, Perth Road Village

Notice of the Purpose of Collecting Information

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Queen’s University Royal Charter of 1841, as amended, and will be used for the purpose of registration, administering program-related activities, and safety, or consistent purposes. Questions regarding the collection or use of this personal information should be directed to the Queen's University Biological Station Outreach and Teaching Coordinator.