Do I need to bring everything on the equipment list?
Yes! What's on the list is what we consider the essentials for the safety and comfort of each participant. If you are coming with a friend you can share soap, shampoo and bug repellent.
Do you have any equipment to rent?
We have a limited number of sleeping bags and back packs for rent. The cost for renting is $25 each for the duration of the course. Please call the Educo office to reserve.
Do I have to bring hiking boots?
We recommend a medium weight hiking boot with ankle support to prevent sprains.
How many people are on a course?
Our camp holds a maximum of 40 students. Each course group is divided into cabin groups of 8-12 students, with whom most of the course activities will take place.
If I come with a friend will I be in with them?
Yes, you can request to be in the same cabin group with a friend, but requests aren't guaranteed. Because our student groups are so small (8-12 students) we encourage requests to be limited to one other person. Part of the Educo experience is making new friends!
What if I can't afford the course? Do you have scholarships available?
We offer a Subsidy Price which is available for anyone at anytime. See a Guide to Educo Pricing for more information. If you require more assistance with the fees than this, please contact us to discuss further subsidy options. The Subsidy Price and all other subsidies are made possible by The Educo Student Fund.
How do you choose your staff?
Our staff are chosen for their abilities with people and children, their integrity and their enthusiasm for life. Many of our staff have started as Educo students. Then they may volunteer for a couple of years, take our leadership training course, and then take the necessary training to qualify to be an instructor. Applications, interviews and a current criminal records check are part of qualifying to be an Educo staff member.
Visit our Staff page and meet some of the out-trip leaders and see the Educo Staff Qualifications section.
Who owns Educo?
Educo Adventure School is operated by Educo Canada, a non-religious charitable society registered in B.C. It is run by a Board of Directors who hire an Executive Director to run the organization. The Executive Director hires the Program Director to handle the operation of the school.
How do I get to Educo?
See the maps on our travelling information page to get here!
If there is no electricity at the site, how do you keep all the food cold?
At the site we have a number of propane fridges and freezers (and they all have their own names!) that we keep food in. We have a wood-fired hot water heater for doing dishes. We also have solar panels to operate our phone, and kitchen lights.
Will my children be safe?
At Educo, safety is our number one priority. Educo's operating procedures, professionally trained staff and industry-approved outdoor equipment ensure course activities are as safe as possible. Our safety procedures also ensure the risks during course activities are more perceived than real. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding safety.
