Games That Teach: Friday, June 7th, 2024

Resource person: Julie Read | julie@theguelphoutdoorschool.com | 226-337-8780

Location: Barber Scout Camp | 733 Stone Road East, Guelph, ON, N1L 1B8

Description:

Games That Teach is a classic GOS PD Session.

Games out in the woods designed to get kids out of their academic heads and into their bodies. Run, sneak, listen, scan, hide, strategize, and move like the animals of the woods.  A combo of friendly competition, group co-operation, and adventure games like find the porcupine. 

GOS games always feature a dash of naturalist knowledge, wondering, and visualization. Through games we connect with ourselves, others, and the natural world.

The Day:

* opening circle where everyone is made welcome and seen
* warm-up games to get us into our bodies, out of our academic heads, fully aware and alive - and then MORE games and Nature Based Challenges that teach, inspire, and thrill.  
* snacks and lunch around the fire for stories and skills
* a time for timelessness: getting out and about, following instincts on the adventure trail
* closing circle and story of the day support kids in making sense of their time, sharing about the big moments

Expect
* great ratios (5 students / instructor), and small groups limited to 15
* mentorship to support kids in pursuing their passion, interest, & curiosities
* Professional adult instructors who do this for a living
* Lots of stories on the way home

Sliding Scale Options can be accessed here

Mandatory membership(s):

• Annual Membership

Available: Available

Price: $80.00 Taxes waived

Required age: 4 - 14 on the day of the activity

Notes: GOS PD programs let you breathe easy knowing your kid is outside with caring adults who are trained to support the growth and relationship development of children and nature.  Wait 'til you see their end of day smiles and hear the stories. PD Days are rain or shine.  Sun, snow, gusts, and fogs, we will be out there. Please dress appropriately. If you need to cancel, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can offer your spot to another set of bright eyes.  Cancellation Policy for PD Camps:  We ask that the first $10 of any registration be considered a deposit. A full refund (minus deposit) can be issued if you cancel with 14 days notice or more, prior to the program start date. Cancellations within 14 days of the start date of a PD Camp are non-refundable.  All effort will be taken to find a replacement participant from a waitlist, should one exist, and should that be completed, then a refund less deposit will be issued. GOS is not responsible for issuing refunds when programs are cancelled due to inclement weather, or circumstances out of our control which may include provincially mandated closure of programs. If a program is cancelled due to low enrolment, tuition will be fully refundable or transferable.

Tags: Kids PD

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