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Experience Outdoor Education at Homewood on beautiful Gowlland Harbour

Camp Homewood covers 275 acres of natural beauty on the shores of Gowlland Harbour . This picturesque and sheltered harbour is dotted with islands to explore and its calm wates are perfect for learning to canoe and row. Many miles of forested trails provide a wonderful setting for horseback rides. The site is an intergral part of the pristine wilderness on Quadra, well suited to ecological and natural science studies. We are close to ocean shores, ponds, fields, forest, and mountains.

Homewood offers a variety of outdoor education activity and study options suitable for all grade levels. Whether your interest is in conservation, environment, outdoor pursuits, or a curriculum-integrated program, we can together plan an experience that will help you and your students meet your curriculum objectives. Our staff can provide instruction for the complete program or we can simply assist you as your own staff instructs in the outdoor setting. For groups that come for a full week (four nights, five days) we provide an outdoor education manual for each student. It includes space for journal entries plus sections on the various studies and activities we offer. It is customized for the specific activities your group chooses and is designed to be used during the week as well as for follow-up study in the classroom. It is geared for intermediate students.

Even if you cannot come for a full week, one, two, or three days at Homewood will be educational, memorable, and enjoyable for your students.

The facilities are also suitable for choirs, bands, or drama groups who want a special get-a-way for rehearsals or instruction.

Facilities

Rivendell Lodge - a 15,000 sq. ft. lodge with sleeping accommodations, a large dining / meeting / study hall, complete food service, meeting rooms, piano, library, and games area. It is one of the finest buildings available for Outdoor Education in the province. Its carpeted auditorium is used for dining, studying, activities, and firesides. A facility, along with our other winterized buildings, for all seasons.

The Homestead - our cosy lodge with a stone fireplace. Equipped with sleeping accommodations, washrooms, and kitchen with cooking utensils, dishes and stove with oven and grill. Here you can choose the option of bringing and preparing you own food.

Other facilities include an Okey Corral , bunk house , archery and riflery ranges , floor hockey / basketball court .

Rates

Programmed with Meals

Maximum 80 students
Minimum 30 students except in May and June, when the minimum is 60 students (if fewer, two schools may be scheduled for the same period)
Rates include indoor heated accommodation, three meals / day, activities, field studies and field trips on Quadra.

2010 Rates: $48.00 per student per day. $39 per adult per day.
e.g. Mon. - Fri. $48 x 4 = $192. plus applicable taxes.

Non-Programmed with Meals

Maximum 80 students
Minimum 30 students
Rates include indoor heated accommodation, meeting rooms, three meals / day, one staff member for liaison, use of canoes and rowboats. Other activities are extra. Riding is extra at $12 / hour / person.

Rates: $41.00 per person per day plus applicable taxes.

Activities and Field Studies to choose from

• Archery
• Riflery
• Animal Husbandary
• Outdoor Living
• Riding
• Beach Study
• Tree Study
• Obstacle Course
• Map and Compass

Evening activities include wide games and interactive firesides.

Special Interest Features

Field trips can be arranged to Kwagiulth Museum at Cape Mudge Indian Village, our Woodsman Camp on Village Bay Lakes, Rebecca Spit Provincial Park or Cape Mudge Lighthouse.

Miscellaneous Information