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12YMCA CalgaryCamp Chief hector YMCAWeekend facilityRentalsCamp Chief Hector has the amenities, activities and friendly welcoming staff to make a safe,adventurous and fun weekend for groups of 8-200 people. For sports teams, clubs and othergroups we offer a wide range of activities suited for youth and adults from ropes courses toarchery, hiking, canoeing and much more. We have indoor bunk-bed accommodations yearroundas well as tipis in the spring and fall. Break-out spaces are available for activities orconference- style meetings. Also available: portable projector/screen, whiteboard and markers,stereo equipment, full coffee and tea service and much more. Shared indoor accommodationsare a great way for teams, clubs or other groups to spend a fun weekend together in themountains. Our food services team is able to accommodate special dietary restrictions and foodallergies including vegetarian, no pork/seafood, dairy and/or gluten free and is happy to discussmenu requests with you.Our Hector Health Centre is a great space for weekends together with friends and family. Withtwo spacious living rooms, a full kitchen, large deck, four washrooms and enough beds to sleep16 the Health Centre is the perfect space to have a family reunion, or to host a games or craftretreat.We also do weddings!For more information or to inquireabout booking availability, please contactSteve MacDonald at smacdona@calgary.ymca.caor at (403) 673-3858 (ext. 202)12YMCACalgary.org
YMCA CalgaryCamp Chief hector YMCA13outdoor schoolALL ABOUT OUTDOOR SCHOOLSFor more than 30 years, Camp Chief Hector YMCA has hosted groups of grade 5 to 12 studentsat our Outdoor Schools programs. These unique opportunities enhance school learning, buildcommunication and cooperative skills and provide a shared experience for students of differentbackgrounds. Financial assistance is available.All Outdoor Schools programs are centered on the four YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty,Respect and Responsibility. By blending the skills of dynamic staff and carefully selected learningactivities, we have built a legacy of building strong kids who become community leaders in yearsto come.Hector Spring SchoolAll AgesHector Spring School is a program designed to meet various learning objectives from the Grades4-6 Science and Social Studies program of studies. Students will learn about the food chain asthey play the Predator Prey game and revisit the past through exploring our Voyageur heritagein big canoes. During their day hike they will adventure around the foothills and learn toidentify different tree species as they explore the forest and wetlands. Students will learn aboutthe stories of early Canadians as they participate in cultural activities such as tipi living andanimal tracking. Cost $205/student plus GST and transportation.Outdoor Experiential SchoolAll AgesThe Outdoor Experiential School program is designed for students in Grades 7-12 and aimsto foster positive social growth, group awareness, and leadership development. Studentsparticipate in a number of activities designed to develop teamwork and outdoor living skills suchas hiking, canoeing, high ropes, the challenge course, initiative tasks, fire-building, camp craft,and archery. Cost $255/student plus GST and transportation.EcoschoolAge:10Y and upECO School is geared towards students in Grades 4-6 and aims to develop environmental awarenessand community-building in an outdoor setting. Student learning is fun, active and experiential. In thisOutdoor School program, counsellors help students explore the Bow Valley, examine various tree species,play the Predator Prey game, and build teamwork through the low ropes and challenge courses. It ispossible to adapt the traditional program in order to meet the unique learning goals of your students.Cost $205/student plus GST and transportation.custom bookingsCustom group programs are available for school groups who want to work together to build communityand develop their leadership skills. With the guidance of YMCA staff members, students are able toparticipate in activities such as initiative games, low ropes, archery, hiking, the challenge course, thePredator/Prey game and the high ropes area. It is also possible to book our site for teacher-facilitatedprograms such as a leadership development program or band camp. Costs vary depending on programlength, meal requirements and activity selection.For more information or to inquireabout booking availability, please contactNikki Thomson at nthomson@calgary.ymca.caor at (403) 673-3858 (ext. 201)Sunship EartHAll AgesSunship Earth is designed for students in Grades 4-6 and encourages students to reconnect with theearth and reflect upon their ecological practices. Students learn about energy flow, cycling, diversity,community, interrelationships, change, and adaptations. Activities such as helping a giant leafphotosynthesize, building soil from rocks, and playing a squirrel as its food resources change, helpstudents to understand these concepts. Cost is $210/student plus GST and transportation.YMCACalgary.org13
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