Education

School Programs

EcoSuperior is proud to offer an array of educational programs and services to our community. Explore the areas below to see how your workplace, school, friends, or family can get involved.

 

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School education is at the heart of what we do, and the programs that we deliver. If you are an employee at a school and are interested in having us, please view the current opportunities, that we have available below:

Follow the links below for full program descriptions and curriculum links.

Elementary Presentations

Secondary Presentations

Program Bookings:

All program bookings are $65 for a one-hour outdoor, indoor, or virtual experiential presentation. Please contact our team with any questions at erin@ecosuperior.org or by phone at (807) 624-2143.

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EcoKits

EcoSuperior is delighted to promote environmental learning for students with our specially designed EcoKits

Each kit includes an easy to follow, week-long lesson-plan package (five 50-minute periods), to be facilitated by the classroom teacher or a member of EcoSuperior. Each kit comes complete with a teacher resource binder, student worksheet package, and all necessary supplies and materials to keep your students engaged. The EcoKits are intended to promote opportunities for hands-on environmental education in a classroom setting. For just $60, teachers can borrow an EcoKit for a 2-week period. For more information or to book an EcoKit, please call Erin at 807-624-2143 or email erin@ecosuperior.org

 

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Summer Day Camp

Summer Day Camp Program Update

Please stay tuned for more exciting and engaging opportunities coming to our community.

Parent Resources

"The kids had a fabulous time and said they wished the whole summer could be nature camp. The kids learned a lot [of] interesting things [and] they even gained more confidence on their bikes.  We will definitely register the kids next year for both weeks! Thank you very much for a great week."  

- Sarah A. 

"An excellent experience, two years in a row! 

- Chris T.

Lil Buds Playgroup

 

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Due to staff availability, our next Lil' Buds session will run in June 2023.

EcoSuperior’s summer education special for youth, Lil’ Buds! 

This outdoor playgroup doubles as both a caregiver and little buddy program, at our local Central Natural Environment Gardens. This environmental education program is perfect for youth ages 3-4 years old, who are interested in outdoor learning as we explore the importance of plants, water, insects and more.

Check out our annual scheduling and prices to get involved with us this spring & fall! See you there.

Schedule

Due to staff availability, our next Lil' Buds session will run in June 2023.

 

Location

Central Natural Environment Gardens (Across from Central Car Wash)

 

What to Bring

Weather-appropriate clothing, water bottle, snack, hat, and comfortable shoes/rain boots. Activities run rain or shine!

 

Note

Siblings are welcome, although programs are geared towards 3 & 4-year-olds. Younger siblings under 3 are welcome at no cost.

 

Pricing

$75 for 4 weeks

Let It Ride Bike Camp

Youth Cycle Camp

Youth ages 9-12 can learn to cycle with confidence and earn their Commuter Cycling Skills Certificate.

July 4 - 8, 2022 and August 8-12, 2022

 $275/Participant. Registration includes certification, high visibility cycling shirt & bike lights.

Register: https://bit.ly/BikeCamp2022

Questions? Email erin@ecosuperior.org.

Bike Camp Tentative Schedule:

Day Activity
 Monday  Cycling skills course with certified bike instructor 
 Tuesday  Bike mechanic workshop at Community Spokes 
 Wednesday  Visit Lakehead University Herbarium & Frisbee Team 
 Thursday  Visit Thunder Bay Conservatory & Confederation College – Let’s Talk Science Program 
 Friday  Visit Eat Local Pizza & Art Widnall Pool 

 

Each day we will meet at Central Gardens for drop-off and pick-up. Staff will be on-site from 8:30am to 5:00pm. We will be on a bike adventure every day (see the tentative schedule above!) between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.  Participants will be expected to bike with a backpack with essentials: lunch, water bottle, rain jacket/windbreaker, and a hat for when we take our bike helmets off.   

Camp instructors will be first aid certified and will have completed a criminal records check.  A safe cycling instructor will also join the group daily.