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Course List for 2008

Come ready for an experience which could change the way you think about yourself and your world, for the rest of your life!

At Educo we believe our attitude powerfully shapes our experiences
In inspiring wilderness classrooms, we practise setting goals, taking risks, working as part of a team, solving problems and making choices while maintaining a positive attitude. Participants learn to rely on their own inner strength with the support of peers and instructors. These vital and transferable life skills encourage participants to see the challenges life presents as opportunities, not obstacles.

2008 Educo Course Calendar

Intro Junior Course / Ages 9-11

Pure energy and enthusiasm are the only prerequisites for this course. For five fun-filled days, participants will have an experience they will never forget. This site-based course will ease participants into the wild energy of Educo. Activities will include the high ropes, low ropes, canoeing, climbing wall, and some top secret wild activities. A sense of wonder, companionship and self confidence will be the themes throughout. Being away from home can be hard, but at Educo, participants will be too busy enjoying the edge of their seat ride to notice they are not home!
Boys and Girls: July 29 - August 2 $333.33 + GST = $350.00

Hiking, kayaking and rock climbing

Junior / Ages 10 to 12

"Just go for it!" during seven exciting days full of adventure and exploration! Through hiking, canoeing, rappelling, a high ropes course and more, students learn that challenges can be opportunities instead of obstacles. Both fun and friendship are important ingredients in this introduction to the spirit of Educo.

Boys & Girls: July 5 - 12

$584.76 + GST = $614.00

Intermediate / Ages 12 to 14

"Let your spirit soar!" Intermediate students are inspired to step out of their comfort zone and be themselves while rock climbing, hiking, paddling and participating in other adventures. These young people gain self-confidence, learn the power of a positive attitude and teamwork. This course also increases their appreciation of themselves, other people and the world around them.

Boys: July 16 - 26
Girls: August 6 - 16
Boys: August 20 - 30

$835.24 + GST = $877.00

Senior / Ages 15 to 18

"Live the moment!" This course encourages young people to push beyond their personal boundaries. Participants will be challenged to expand their horizons and explore new depths within themselves. Activities include rock climbing, paddling, peak climbs, teambuilding exercises and discussions.

Boys: July 16 - 26
Girls: August 6 - 16
Boys: August 20 - 30

$835.24 + GST = $877.00

Leadership Program / Males & Females Ages 16 to 19

A course designed to provide challenges and experiences with being a leader in today's society. This program will combine certain technical skills such as CPR and flat water canoe certification, and outdoor technical leading skills, with soft skills elements that will invite students to stretch themselves more than ever. Creativity, inspiration and social responsibility are some of the main themes that will be explored during 14 days of Educo activities, including a mountain out-trip, paddling and climbing. An additional application, available at the Educo office, is required for this program. Participants will be chosen based on their written submissions and must have completed at least one Senior Educo course or leadership experience in a different setting.

June 29 - July 12

$1169.52 + GST = $1228.00

As a 16 year-old, Educo had a profound influence on my life - Educo Student

White Water Kayaking / Males & Females 14 & Over

Inject more adventure into your life and learn to paddle some of BC's most beautiful rivers. Starting on shore and in calm waters, paddlers learn kayaking strokes and river safety. With the appropriate skills and confidence, participants move on to navigate and play in white water. This course is designed to take the beginner paddler and teach or enhance their river skills. From throw bag rescue and Eskimo rolls to surfing and learning to swim through rapids, students definitely enjoy a wet and wild seven days! "The river delights to lift us free if only we dare to let go." This course begins and ends in Kamloops.
July 6 - 13 $779.05 + GST = $818.00
(Kayak rentals, which include kayak, paddle, spray skirt, dry top and wet suit, are extra)

Spring Break Course - Lower Mainland / Males & Females 13-18

Come on an 6 day wilderness adventure program which will include hiking, canoeing and other adventures during spring break. The course will begin and end in Abbotsford, BC. The course will be limited to 12 participants.
March 16-21 $504.76 + GST = $530.00

You can download your enrollment applications from the Enroll Now page and
then check the Get Geared Up page to find out what supplies you'll need!

My students are still raving about Educo a year later. - Teacher

He had a monumental experience which he has carried over into all aspects of his life. We are thrilled. - Parent of Educo Student.

An Invitation to Parents . . .

You are welcome to join your son or daughter on any of the above courses. Please contact us for details.

Educo School is a registered non-profit organization which gives tax-deductible receipts for all donations. We are pleased to offer a partial subsidy to students requiring financial assistance. We appreciate any donation made to our subsidy fund to help us continue this valuable program. Educo is accredited by the British Columbia Camping Association.

Educo reserves the right to cancel courses at our discretion

Let the adventures, challenges and fun of Educo be a part of your classroom experience!
Educo also offers shorter programs for school and other groups during May, June, September and October. The programs can be specifically designed and vary in length to meet your needs. The intensity and difficulty of each course is determined by age and individual capabilities of the participants. Using some of the exciting elements from our summer programs, let us design a course to suit your students, timing, budget and class objectives.

Basic Fee Schedule for 2008
Single Day rates - $47.50 / student (plus GST) Bring your own lunch
Resident Camps - $70.00 / student per day (plus GST) Includes three delicious meals.
$52.50 per adult supervisor per day, (plus GST), no charge for classroom teacher or required personal aide.
Contact the Educo office for more information and bookings.

School Program – Information Document

So what's a course like anyhow? What am I going to do there?
Is it going to be any fun? Well . . .
Just when you think you might be driving down the wrong gravel road into the middle of nowhere, you see a big sign between two trees and pull into the parking lot of Educo Adventure School. You made it!
Taking your bulky backpack and other gear from the trunk, you get to make your first decision of the next ten days: you pick your bunk. Around you there are so many faces, you can't imagine that in a week or so you will feel like you've known everyone your whole life.
The first afternoon you get to know the site - the lakes, the fields, the outhouses, and then maybe take a dip in the lake, throw a frisbee, meet a few people and some zaney staff. Sounds like a regular camp so far, right? Well, hang on tight. The rest of the course is a ride you won't soon forget.
That night you meet your group and you might get just a little bit crazy on your first adventure together. (The details are highly classified but the night might involve a swamp or two and some wild night life).
The next couple of days are a blur of high ropes, climbing walls, canoes, team challenges and by day three, you are already saying to yourself, "I did all that?"
Now you're ready for an out-trip. You pack your gear into a backpack and your group takes off to one of the many beautiful mountain ranges in the middle of B.C. For the next three to seven days you hike, camp, swim, climb and explore. You get the chance to see all kinds of new parts of the world and maybe even some new sides of yourself.
I climbed that peak? I scaled that rock? I slept under the stars with this group of awesome people? Who knew I could do all of this stuff!
Then, after a pile of adventures, you drive back to the good old Educo site. By then you are happy to see those beautiful, modern outhouses that you weren't so sure of on the day you arrived. Technology is amazing! There is even a pump at the site to get water out of the ground. (We call it Educo 'Gold'!) Incredible!
Back at Educo you clean up, maybe in a sweatlodge or a sauna, and you take some time to gather your thoughts on all the new things you just experienced. You have a mouth-watering Grad Dinner, an amazing and magical last night, and the next thing you know, your parents are there for the Open House!
You shake a little as you stand up in front of the crowd and explain a little bit about your time during the course. It becomes clear that you did something truly amazing beyond words and pictures. You did it. You had an experience that was more than just fun; it was inspiring, adventurous, and empowering, and more than likely you learned something about yourself along the way.
You say goodbye to your new friends, and with promises to keep in touch, head off down the gravel road to town.
See you next year!

Time to make it real
During the course, students have experiences that inspire them to see themselves and their world in new ways. One aspect of the Open House is an opportunity for students to speak about themselves with a new voice, and for the people in the room to hear them with a new ear. The result is kind of like a rope that ties the Educo experience to the world at home.

To Participants
If you've ever tried talking in front of a group of people, then you know that it's a challenge. But by then, you'll have a whole lot of inspiration to pass on!
You see, jumping off of the zipline platform, or climbing a huge peak is one kind of challenge. Finding the courage to speak about your own experience is a completely different ball game. It's the final Educo challenge and it's a great springboard to jump off toward home.

Kayak and paddler To Family and Friends
At the end of the course, there will be plenty of adventures, victories and accomplishments to share with friends and family. We strongly encourage you to not only join in the Open House, but also to provide encouragement and support in this time of transition.
Family and friends are invited to the Open House demonstration and celebration beginning at 12 noon. Please arrive at the site after 11 am. Activities will end around 2:30 pm. Travel to the site from 100 Mile house takes approximately 25 minutes.
See you there!

CALL TOLL FREE 1-877-245-9191

Box 1978, 100 Mile House, BC Canada V0K 2E0

tel (250) 395-3388 / fax (250) 395-2567 / e-mail adventure@educo.ca / www.educo.ca