Enlivening School Curriculum
We teach everyone!
Whether you are looking to visit with your kindergarten students or your secondary students, we have a program for you!
Looking to bring post-secondary students or a corporate group? Let us know and we can adapt our programs for you.
We teach everything!
We have programs about Science and Nature, Geography and Social Studies, Group Dynamics and Leadership, as well as Outdoor Adventure.
And every program is designed to enliven your school curriculum. If you have an idea for a program that you do not see listed, you can even contact us to discuss whether it would be feasible for your trip.
We teach all year!
Everyone wants to visit in May and June, but some of our best experiences can happen only in the autumn and winter.
There is an unequaled bliss of exploring our winter wonderland by cross-country ski or on snowshoes!
Explore GRCA Education Programs
- All
- Day Programs
- Overnight Programs
- JK to Grade 3
- Grades 4 to 8
- Grades 9 to 12
- On-A-Roll
- Virtual
- SHSM
- Current Trail Conditions
Map & Compass
This active program challenges each student’s compass and map-reading skills on two adventure courses. Students hone their orienteering skills on a field course with visible landmarks, and if successful, are then challenged to navigate our extensive forest trail system.
Outdoor Survival Skills
Students learn the skills necessary to survive in the great outdoors. Hands-on initiatives include fire-building and shelter-building. Different survival scenarios are explored and discussed in this favourite, action-packed program.
Pond & Stream Study with Water Analysis Lab
Students complete a written comparative analysis of a lentic (pond) vs. a lotic (stream) environment. A field study of each environment provides students with the opportunity to learn the techniques of specimen collection and tallying using a macro-invertebrate tally chart.
Sensory Awareness
This program is designed for primary students who are exploring their five senses. Students build awareness of the natural habitat through activities that utilize and emphasize the senses of smell, touch, taste, sight and hearing.
Snowshoeing
Students spend a half-day learning how to snowshoe using modern, provided equipment. This program demonstrates a unique method of winter travel, is physically active, and is best combined with another half-day program.
Soil… It’s Not Just Dirt
This program focuses on the creation of soil, different soil particles, and the creatures that live in the soil. Students should come prepared to get dirty as they explore the soil. Students will complete several fun and hands-on experiments: creating soil with hammers, digging a soil profile, creating a soil conductivity test and so much more.