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GPS: Geocache Adventures

Just the games! After a brief orientation to the Global Positioning System unit, students use the technology to navigate through a number of geocache courses. If time permits, intermediate and senior students may also compete in the GPS Hunger Games!

Day Programs | Grades 4 to 8 | Grades 9 to 12 | On-A-Roll | Overnight Programs |

GPS: Numbers, Numbers Everywhere

This is an in-depth look at the technology of the Global Positioning System, sources of error, and the meaning of the GPS coordinates. A variety of fun, interactive games are played to test the students’ skills and to ensure that they are competent users of the GPS unit.

Day Programs | Grades 4 to 8 | Grades 9 to 12 | On-A-Roll | Overnight Programs |

Map Reading & Orienteering

This popular program gives students a hands-on opportunity to learn and apply compass and map-reading skills. Students learn to test their skills by completing an orienteering field and forest course.

Day Programs | Grades 4 to 8 | Grades 9 to 12 | Overnight Programs |

Maple Moon

Students are introduced to the process of making maple syrup. Guides dressed in traditional clothing present aboriginal and pioneer methods of making maple syrup. Students take part in hands-on demonstrations and voyageur games and wrap up the day tasting a sweet treat around a cozy, outdoor campfire.

Day Programs | Grades 4 to 8 | JK to Grade 3 | Overnight Programs |

Mapping for Little Ones

This program is specifically designed for primary students. They learn basic cardinal directions, how to design maps and legends and are introduced to the parts of a compass. Students test their knowledge by completing two orienteering courses.

Day Programs | JK to Grade 3 | On-A-Roll |

Oak Ridges Moraine Program

Students learn about unique land features in Ontario, with a primary focus on the moraine. Students participate in an interpretive hike that includes dialogue on topics such as glacial erratic, watersheds, headwaters and water source protection.

Day Programs | Grades 9 to 12 | Overnight Programs |

Photo-Orienteering

Students learn how to use a birds-eye view map, create and use a map legend and how to follow basic directions. They then participate in an outdoor scavenger hunt around the buildings and surroundings of the Ganaraska Forest Centre.

Day Programs | JK to Grade 3 |

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