K - 7 EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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Primary Inquiry-Based Learning + Literacy K-3
Wednesdays & Thursdays
September 4, 2024 to June 5, 2025
9:00 am to 3:30 pm
$6098.00/School Year
This program is designed for primary-age students who are keen to take a deep dive and explore the science curriculum, guided by their senses, in the boreal forest. Using developmentally appropriate provocations and experiences, the teacher will nurture each child’s sense of wonder and innate curiosity about the world around them. Yukon WILD School infuses literacy into most things we do and this will be a core tenant of this program. Using phonemic awareness strategies and high-interest material from the WILD School Library students will further develop their literacy skills. Curriculum areas explored include Science, Art, Language Arts, PE & Core Competencies. Outdoor adventures will be tailored to group interests and may include hiking, biking, canoeing & nordic skiing.
Experiential Science + Outdoor Adventure Gr. 3-5 & Gr. 6-8
Wednesdays & Thursdays
September 4, 2024 to June 5, 2025
9:00 am to 3:30 pm
$6098.00/School Year
This two-day-a-week program is designed to give your learner an enrichment opportunity academically while also being physically demanding. At the core of this program is experiential science inspired by the world around us. Students will explore a variety of field studies in Yukon’s diverse landscapes. Numeracy and literacy are strategically applied throughout daily lesson plans. Students will be challenged in a variety of leadership and problem solving tasks making this a holistic program for families who demand more from their child’s educational experience. Curriculum areas explored include Science, Art, ADST, PE & Core Competencies. Outdoor adventures will be tailored to group interest and will include hiking, biking, canoeing & nordic skiing. A year-end 5-day wilderness canoe trip is possible depending on interest.
Experiential Science Enrichment + Outdoor Adventure 2-Days Week
WILD Thursdays or Fridays
9:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Choose from either Thursday or Friday. Supplement a traditional education with outdoor, experiential-based learning experiences.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CLUB at Holy Family Elementary School
The Outdoor Adventure Club (OAC) by Yukon Wild School offers an outdoor learning experience for children aged 5-12 at their school. This program is designed to cultivate a deep connection with nature through physical activity. Our mission is to create an enriching and holistic after-school environment that reflects some of the values of Yukon Wild School: respect for nature, physical activity and experiential learning.
We are currently offering a program for the Holy Family Elementary School community beginning November 4th, 2024 and ending June 13, 2025.
Details:
- Time daily from 3:20-5:00 PM
- Choose from either
- 5-Days/week
- 3-Days/week (Monday/Wednesday/Friday)
- 2-Days/week (Tuesday/Thursday)
- $19.95/day
Sample Program Structure & Daily Routine:
- Sign-In (3:20 PM - 3:25 PM)
- As students arrive, they will be greeted by staff and sign in at the designated meeting point. This ensures all participants are accounted for and ready to begin the session activities.
- Opening Circle (3:25 PM - 3:35 PM)
- The club officially begins with an Opening Circle where students gather. This is a time to build community, share reminders and expectations, and acknowledge Traditional Territory.
- Group Game (3:35 PM - 3:45 PM)
- Following the Opening Circle, the group engages in a fun and energizing game that promotes teamwork, strategic thinking, and physical literacy.
- Core Program(3:45 PM - 4:50 PM)
- Physical Literacy in the Wild
- There will be 2 to 3 options daily, ranging from a hike to a wetland, a group forest game, or simply reading or drawing in the warming hut.
- Physical Literacy in the Wild
- Closing Circle (4:50 PM - 5:00 PM)
- The day concludes with a Closing Circle, where students come together to reflect on their experiences, share what they’ve experienced, and express gratitude for the day’s adventures.
- Sign-Out (5:00 PM)
- Parents or guardians will pick up their children at the designated meeting point, where students will be signed out by staff. This ensures that each child leaves safely and provides an opportunity for brief updates between staff and parents. We understand that parents will be picking up their children a different times and this is fine.
Program Staff
- All staff must have completed an RCMP Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Staff have experience working with children in an outdoor setting and first aid training.
- Outdoor Adventure Club staff are passionate about the outdoors and enthusiastically share this passion with program participants.
- Staff are given risk management training, follow Yukon Wild School protocols, carry first aid kits, bear spray, radios, a cell phone, and parent contact information.
Registration opens Saturday, October 26th, 2024
2025 WILD SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP
Stay tuned for 2025 registration dates.
Leader In Training (LIT) 2025
Stay tuned for 2025 registration dates!
Includes 4 days of mandatory training (includes Lakewater Leader Canoe Certification)
Develop your wilderness and outdoor skills while learning to teach and support youth.
Ages 12 - 15
Inclusive & Special Education
Yukon WILD School embraces all learners and strives to make the forest a place for everyone. Students deserve to feel supported whether they are in the great outdoors or in any other type of learning environment. For this reason, we believe strongly that if your child receives 1-1 support or special interventions at their public school you will need to make arrangements for this support to continue at WILD School. This extra cost is the responsibility of the parents/guardians. There may be funding available to you and assistance in finding the right person. Do not hesitate to reach out. Supporting student success is vital when learning outdoors.