


Columbia Outdoor School
Traditional Summer Camp
Cranbrook
Alberta
Canada
Columbia Outdoor School provides fun, meaningful and collaborative learning experiences that help youth and adults to broaden their perspectives, develop science literacy, and foster appreciation for engaged citizenship. Our program incorporates biased balanced scientific inquiry, leadership development, civic engagement and academic rigor.

Cranbrook is located in the southeast corner of British Columbia at the junction of Hwy 3 and 93/95. It is 32 km (20 mi) south of Kimberley, 403 km (250 mi) south-west of Calgary, Alberta.
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Age Range
From years old
To years old
6
14
Gender Orientation
Co-Ed
Max Capacity
100 - 200 campers/session
Camper / Staff Ratio
1:8
Session´s length
1 week
Summer Season ends on:
Aug 25, 2023
Summer Season starts on:
Jul 2, 2023
Program Areas at Camp
Arts & Crafts, Canoeing & Kayaking, Climbing & High ropes, Creativity Workshops, Drama & Theatre, Field Games & Classic Sports, Music & Dance, Swimming & Water Sports, Team Building & Coop Games
Other Activities at Camp
Archery, Campfires, Frisbee Golf, Olympics, Overnight Hikes, Ping pong, Talent show, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball
Specific Workshops
Paddle-Carving, Team-Building
Excursions:
Canoe Trips
Night activities
Star Gazing, Story Telling, Night tracking games
A typical morning at Camp
The day usually starts with breakfast, followed by a tidy up period to then start with activities.
A typical afternoon at Camp
Each Cabin group will decide on which program area they want to explore.
A typical evening at Camp
A wide game activity involving the whole campsite takes place.
Imagine: Massive Capture the Flag
