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 waters 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. Please see our facilities page for more information.

Program Rates

(a) INCLUDING Activities & Field Trips Options

• Rates include: indoor heated accommodation, meeting rooms, and food service
• Supervised Activities(instructors provided):
  • Archery
  • Riflery
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Outdoor Living
  • Horseback Riding
  • Beach Study(seasonal)
  • Tree Study
  • Obstacle Course
  • Map Study
  • Canoes and rowboats
  • Field Trips options
    • Kwagliuth Museum at Cape Mudge Indian Village
    • Homewood Woodsman Camp on Village Bay Lakes
    • Rebecca Spit Provincial Park
    • Cape Mudge Lighthouse.
    • Various Hikes on Quadra Island
• Maximum: 80 students
• Minimum: 30 students (in May and June, the minimum is 60 students); if below minium, two school groups may be scheduled on the same days
• Rates for 2012:  $55.00 per student per day + $43 per adult per day (plus applicable taxes).

(b) NOT INCLUDING Activities & Field Trip Options
• Rates include: indoor heated accommodation, meeting rooms, three meals per day
• Activities:
  • use of canoes and rowboats
  • one staff member for liaison
  • other activities cost extra
• Maximum: 80 students
• Minimum: 30 students (in May and June, the minimum is 60 students); if below minimum, two school groups may be scheduled on the same days
• Rates: $43.00 per person per day (plus applicable taxes).

 (c) For groups under the minimum 30, we can provide accomodation only in our Homestead Lodge. Email for details. (see below)

Other Information

• First Aid- although our staff is trained in basic first aid and there is Ambulance service on Quadra, each group must provide their own first aid person and supplies.
• What to Bring -- Warm sleeping bag and pillow, rain gear, t-shirts and jeans, sweater or jacket, towel and personal effects. Bed and mattress provided.
• Length of Stay -- Can be from one day to a full week. A full week at Homewood is counted as 4 days - Monday lunch to Friday breakfast.
• Teachers / Sponsors responsibilities: Supervise students at night, at meal times and during free times. One teacher / sponsor is required for every 10 students.
• Travel -- The hourly ferry service from Campbell River takes ten minutes and then a six kilometer drive to Homewood.
• Staff -- Full time Homewood staff and college age instructors lead activities and field trips.

For more information, please contact our Program Director, Aaron Gole, at aaron@homewood.bc.ca.