1. Sunship Earth An environmental ecology program for Grades 5 and 6
Getting to know your place in nature

2. Experiential Learning
7 Ecological Concepts
Energy flow
Cycles
Diversity
Change
Interrelationships
Communities
Adaptation
E-C-D-C-I-C-A

3. Staff 4 program staff Counsellors First Aid and CPR
Teaching/outdoor ed. certifications
Counsellors
Teach on trails
Leaders in cabins and at meals
Leadership training

4. Concept Trails 3 trails in the woods led by counsellors,
5 activities on each trail,
Each activity covers one of the seven ecological concepts:
E-C-D-C-I-C-A

5. Welcome aboard the Sunship Study Station!
Passport Office
Welcome aboard the Sunship Study Station!

6. Opening our senses to the world around us!
Touch the Earth
Opening our senses to the world around us!

7. Harmonies APPRECIATE DISCOVER SHARE CHAMPION LESSEN IMPACT LEARN MORE
Bringing home the concepts learned at Wanakita!

8. Appreciating some solo time in nature!
Magic Spots
Appreciating some solo time in nature!

9. Recreation and Discovery
Aside from learning, students have opportunity to play and discover in the outdoors through periods of structured free time, as well as planned recreational activities.

10. Campfires
Students watch and participate in songs, stories, and skits presented by counsellors at campfire!

11. Cabins Students in groups of 8-10 with 2 counsellors.
Teachers stay in a cabin close to all students.
Sunship Earth staff are nearby on site as well.

12. MEAL TIMES
The kitchen makes delicious and nutritious meals 3 times a day with lots of options, plus evening snack!
Accommodating to all food needs (allergies, food restrictions, vegetarians, vegans etc.)

13. A Typical Day at Sunship Earth
Breakfast
Trail time: Head outside to learn ecological concepts on the trails!
Lunch
Trail time again
Free time
Dinner
Magic spots
Evening program/Campfire
Cabin time/Bed time

14. We’re looking forward to seeing you soon at Wanakita!