O.W.L.S. LEARNING SUPPORT PROGRAM for Grades 7-12

The O.W.L.S. Learning Support program is for students in grade 7-12 who are taking part in online or independent learning through their school board AND for students in grade 7/8 who are being home schooled. 

This program offered at the Canadian Ecology Centre, aims to enhance student learning through experiential and nature based activities. Students learning online and independently will receive in person support and tutoring from our qualified teachers. Homeschoolers will receive lessons and in person support focused on areas of math, literacy and science, and leave with a completion package outlining what areas of the curriculum were assessed and completed.

These 1-week sessions, with an overnight in-residence or day only option, offer students a chance to ‘break away’ from their homes and make social connections within a natural space with qualified teachers and support staff, who are able to help students in a variety of subject areas. 

Students must provide their own laptops/technology.

Limited to 15 students per cohort class.  Indoor learning spaces are spaced out to allow a minimum of 2m physical distancing between each student’s work station. Bilingual instruction/support may be available at times throughout the week.

Click here to REGISTER FOR OWLS Program 2020/2021
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Questions?

Contact Laura Kielpinski at education@canadianecology.ca

1-Week In-Residence/Overnight Program

Sunday to Saturday session, with single residence accommodations (double accommodations made upon requests for siblings and/or students who are in the same social bubble), all meals starting Sunday dinner to Saturday lunch, daily learning support and additional educational/social activities.

Cost: $700/week + HST (10% discount on each additional week and/or sibling registration)
*Parents and or siblings are welcome to stay in the cabin with their child and can add an optional meal plan for an additional $240 + HST per additional person for the week (student meal plan is included in program fee).  A designated physically distanced indoor work space will be available for parents to continue working remotely throughout the day.

1-Week Day Program

Monday to Friday day sessions (9am – 5pm), daily lunch provided, learning support and additional educational/social activities.

Cost:  $250/week + HST (10% discount on each additional week and/or sibling registration)
*Parents are welcome to stay with their child for the day and can add an optional meal plan for $15/day + HST (student meal plan is included in the program fee).  A designated physically distanced indoor work space will be available for parents to continue working remotely throughout the day.

Dates:

Students can attend 1 or multiple weeks. Day program students will start on the Monday and end on the Friday in each week.

Week 1: Sunday October 18th to Saturday October 24th
Week 2: Sunday October 25th to Saturday October 31st
Week 3: Sunday November 1st to Saturday November 7th
Week 4: Sunday November 8th to Saturday November 14th
Week 5: Sunday November 15th to Saturday November 21st
Week 6: Sunday November 22nd to Saturday November 29th
Week 7: Sunday November 30th to Saturday December 5th

What is included?

  • CEC Staff/OCT Teachers available to assist/enhance students’ learning throughout the day (Grade 7-8 with a particular focus help on literacy, math, science and life skills development)
  • Wifi access in main buildings/indoor learning space
  • Art/Craft materials needed for any online assignments/projects
  • Access to photocopier, projector, whiteboards, clipboards and projector screens
  • Access to quiet space and exam study as needed

COVID-19

  • Students will be required to wear masks indoors.
  • Masks will be worn outside when physical distancing of 2m cannot be maintained.
  • In-residence students will be screened upon arrival and will not be permitted to stay if they are exhibiting symptoms. They will also be screened each day during the program.
  • Day students will be screened each day upon arrival and will not be permitted to stay if they are exhibiting symptoms.

Tentative Schedule (can change based on individual student needs)

Morning
6:30/7:00 AM Wake up and get ready for the day.
7:30 AM Breakfast (In-Residence Students only) 
*Day only students arrive between 8-9am
8:30/9:00 AM  In class and/or virtual online learning starts 
10:30 AM  Outdoor Break (programmed activities, outdoors, games)
11:00 AM Continued online learning/independent work at desk location

Afternoon
12:30 PM Lunch (All students)
1:30 PM  Assignment work/Independent Learning (outside study areas available)
3:00 PM  Outdoor Activity/Games/Skill Break/Yoga/Wellness/Check ins, etc
4:30 PM  Continued online learning/Study Hall/Questions 
*Day only students depart between 4:30-5:30pm

Evening (In-Residence Students ONLY)
5:30 PM Cabin/Free Time
6:00 PM  Dinner
7:00 PM Evening Program (Outdoor activities/games, skills, campfires, etc)     and Independent Learning Support as needed/required.
9:00 PM Supervised Social/Independent Free Time *
10:00 PM Head to Cabins/Personal Hygiene
10:30/11:00 PM  Lights out

 *Early cabin/bed-time available for students who request it 🙂

Weekend Program (In-Residence Students Only)
*Sunday arrival – 1-2pm arrival, afternoon and evening introductions, orientation and programs.
*Saturday departure – 1-2pm departure, morning pack-up and debrief/closing activities.
*No additional cost for residence/meals between sessions for any students attending back to back weeks.  Laundry facilities are also available between session weeks.