Facility: Lake St. George Field Centre
Request a Booking Program Levels:
ESL, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Course Types:
Day Visit, Overnight
Working in a cooperative team setting, students will learn and practice basic survival techniques in the outdoors.
Each team will be challenged to construct a small cooking fire and/or shelter from natural materials.
Key elements of this lesson stress a “no-trace” camping philosophy, as well as the safety aspects of preparation and planning for a successful outdoor experience.
Preparation:
Suitable clothing and footwear
Availability:
Year-round
Curriculum Connections:
- Science and Technology: Energy & Control; Matter & Materials; Structural Strength & Stability
- Health & Physical Education: Active Participation