Village Camps SA, Canada

Activity Camp, Lakefield Camp, Kawartha, Ages 9-16
Accommodation

At Lakefield Camp, campers are housed in the school residence in twin or triple rooms with washroom and shower facilities on every floor. According to requests and in order to keep the camp international the staff will try to ensure that roommates are of similar age but different nationality. At least one staff member lives on the floor with the campers. Each room will come complete with the basic necessities such as a bed, desk and closet for each camper. Each residence will also feature common rooms allowing for a communal “hang-out” spot for campers. Showers and washrooms are centrally located on every floor. Boys and girls are accommodated separately and placed according to age.

Regular ESL + Intensive ESL

Campers who do not have English as their mother-tongue are able and encouraged to choose the ESL programme. Campers can choose from the Regular ESL programme or the Intensive ESL programme which provide 10 or 15 hours of lessons weekly, respectively.

ESL classes comprise two or three of the five daily activity periods and campers can then choose any other two or three activities from the activities list. Please note that classes are kept small – maximum 15 students per class in order for the instructors to give each student more personal attention.

Wilderness Education Programme

Unique to Lakefield Camp is our exciting and educational Wilderness Education Programme (WEP). The programme goal is to involve and educate students using the unique outdoor classroom that Lakefield School has to offer. Activities are fun, safe and educational, and feature programming based on the environment, wilderness appreciation and discoveries unique to the local Canadian landscape. Lakefield has special access to true wilderness and is the perfect setting for this increasingly popular and important study topic. All instruction and conversation will be conducted at an intermediate level of English, offering an alternative means of language training for students who opt to take this programme in place of formal ESL. For students who choose to take WEP, two of the five activity periods are dedicated to this programme, with their choice of activities accounting for the other three periods.

Tennis Camp – New for 2015

We are very excited to offer intensive TENNIS in place of language or WEP. This specialized instruction programme allows campers to practice and perfect their skills on the court. Experienced instructors will work with small groups to allow for personal development. For students who choose to take TENNIS, two of the five activity periods are dedicated to this programme, with their choice of activities accounting for the other three periods.

The tennis programme is run by qualified and experienced instructors. Campers are placed into small groups so as to focus on individual strengths and weaknesses. The programme is comprised of 2 periods daily and 10 hours total per week.

Activities Camp

Our activities are as varied as our campers. Whether you like sports such as soccer, tennis, or archery or you prefer the feel of waves beneath you as you canoe or kayak, we’ve got a wide selection of activities to choose from each week. Your camp day is filled with five one-hour activity periods. You make your selections weekly, allowing you to truly learn and improve your skills.

Leaders in Training Camp

Lakefield Camp also offers a Leaders-In-Training (LIT) programme for older campers (aged 17) who want to further develop their leadership skills within our camp environment. LITs gain hands-on experience and develop strong skills in areas such as instructing camp activities, organizing and leading evening programming, conflict resolution, teamwork, and good communication.

Activity Camp, Huntsville, Ages 7-15

Accommodation

Campers are accommodated in 6 to 10 bedded rustic cabins, with supervising counsellors staying alongside the campers. Each cabin is equipped with a washroom with shower facilities close-by in a central facility.

Camp Organisation

The programme is designed around five 1-hour instructional periods each day. E.S.L. (English as a Second Language) training encompasses two of these periods and is optional. The course is aimed at providing campers with the fundamental tools for communication in the English language. Campers are assessed and placed in one of three levels. Students who opt not to take ESL simply replace it with 2 activities of their choice. As much of the activity programme focuses on the waterfront, swimming lessons are available and certified lifeguards are on duty during all water activities. The remainder of the daily schedule is reserved for a wide range of land and water activities. All the instruction is by qualified counsellors with the emphasis on the development of skills.

Activities

All instruction is provided in English by qualified staff. Campers register for the activities of their choice with some of the activities offering the opportunity for campers to gain awards and have their skill levels certified.

Swallowdale activities include: Arts and crafts, Archery, Basketball, Canoeing, Mountain biking, Camp Fishing, Kayaking, Sailing, Football (soccer), Snorkeling, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Windsurfing, Woodworking.

English Language, St. Michael’s City Residential Programme, Ages 13-17

Programme Overview

Located on the historical and picturesque University of Toronto downtown campus, St. Michael’s operates in July and August and offers a variety of arrival dates specifically selected to accommodate the particular requirements of individual participants.

Accommodation

Students are accommodated in the St. Michael’s Residence in single or twin bedrooms. Washroom and shower facilities are located on each floor. Students will be grouped according to age and gender. Laundry facilities are conveniently available on the premises. The University campus is extensive and offers many facilities including common rooms and internet cafes in close proximity. Arrangements have been made for membership for all students at a nearby sports complex. The campus employs its own security personnel.

Camp Organisation

The daily programme is scheduled into three distinctive parts. Each weekday morning, formal language instruction focuses on the development of speaking and listening skills, as well as reading and writing. The programme’s high standard is maintained using the CISS language curriculum and the latest teaching methods. Students receive 20 hours of ESL instruction per week, taught by qualified language specialists.

Each afternoon, the activity programme provides students with a wide variety of choices. Students can immerse themselves in Canadian culture by making use of campus facilities, sightseeing or spending time in the community. This independence provides a real opportunity to improve verbal communication skills. Practical language use is strongly encouraged both in and outside the classroom with fellow students, staff and local Canadians. The evening programme is both on and off campus. The precise programme will vary according to the special events and festivals taking place in the city at the time.

Classes

In order to provide an intensive learning environment, the class size will be a maximum of 15 students. All students will be assessed and placed in one of four ESL levels appropriate to their English language proficiency.

English Language, Trinity Junior City Residential Programme, Ages 14-18

Accommodation

Students are accommodated in the Trinity University Residence in single bedrooms. Washroom and shower facilities are located on each floor. Boys and girls are accommodated separately and placed according to age. There are telephones and wired internet available in each room. Counsellors live on each residence floor providing supervision. Laundry facilities are conveniently available on the premises.

Camp Organisation

The daily programme is scheduled into three distinctive parts. Each weekday morning, formal language instruction focuses on the development of speaking and listening skills, as well as reading and writing. The programme’s high standard is maintained using the CISS language curriculum and the latest teaching methods. Students receive 20 hours of ESL instruction per week, taught by qualified language specialists.

Each afternoon, the activity programme provides students with a wide variety of choices. Students can immerse themselves in Canadian culture by making use of campus facilities, sightseeing or spending time in the community. This independence provides a real opportunity to improve verbal communication skills. Practical language use is strongly encouraged both in and outside the classroom with fellow students, staff and local Canadians. The evening programme is both on and off campus. The precise programme will vary according to the special events and festivals taking place in the city at the time.

Classes

In order to provide an intensive learning environment, the class size will be a maximum of 15 students. All students will be assessed and placed in one of four ESL levels appropriate to their English language proficiency.