Calendar

CLASS 

Sigma - Group 1 

DATE 

Thursday, October 1^st    

DEPARTURE TIME  

8:45 

RETURN TIME 

12:00 

PURPOSE  

Community connection, outdoor education, paddle board skills, nature time! 

DESTINATION 

Pacific Paddle – Brentwood Bay  

PROGRAM      

Sigma Outdoor Education  

CLOTHING  

Active wear, clothes that can get wet, water shoes, Rain Gear, change of clothes, full water bottle, sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses) hand sanitizer, mask. Necessary personal medication.  

**Be prepared to get wet** 

TRANSPORTATION 

Transportation: 

Please note that students will be taking our school buses/van to transport to and from the activities. 

• When possible, we will have one student per seat (please note that this will not always be possible) 
• Students will only travel in school vehicles with their assigned cohorts 
• Students will be asked to hand sanitize their hands upon entry and exit of the bus/van  
• Students/staff will be expected to wear masks for the entirety of the ride 
• Windows will remain open to optimize air circulation   
• Seats and bus/van will be sanitized after students disembark the vehicles 

COST  

n/a 

SAFETY DETAILS 

Transportation, accidents on the water, weather, wet conditions, Covid 19 

*Students will be rotating between single paddle boards as well as a large one that hosts up to 5 people (mega SUP). All paddling will take place with certified guides from Pacifica Paddle.  

*Pacifica Paddle is practicing and following all Paddle Canada covid response procedures. Details of this can be found in attached document.  

OTHER 

**IMPORTANT** 

Please be sure to read and sign the online waiver prior to your arrival: Pacifica Paddle Sports Waiver: This is essential in order for your child to participate in the kayak day! 

 https://waivers.peek.com/sign/5f6e2d9d15ae1100011922f6/at_mdw3q#token=3c04338fa8a665c9fcb2ae7fbd871fc0 

CLASS 

Sigma - Group 2 

DATE 

Thursday, October 1^st  

DEPARTURE TIME  

8:45 

RETURN TIME 

11:30 

PURPOSE  

Community connection, outdoor education, fresh air and exercise, nature time! 

DESTINATION 

McKenzie Bight – Gowland Todd  

PROGRAM      

Sigma Outdoor Education  

CLOTHING  

Active wear, activity clothing, sturdy running shoes, Rain Gear, change of clothes, snack, full water bottle, sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses) hand sanitizer, mask. Any necessary personal medication.  

TRANSPORTATION 

Transportation: 

Please note that students will be taking our school buses/van to transport to and from the activities. 

• When possible, we will have one student per seat (please note that this will not always be possible) 
• Students will only travel in school vehicles with their assigned cohorts 
• Students will be asked to hand sanitize their hands upon entry and exit of the bus/van  
• Students/staff will be expected to wear masks for the entirety of the ride 
• Windows will remain open to optimize air circulation   
• Seats and bus/van will be sanitized after students disembark the vehicles 

COST  

n/a 

SAFETY DETAILS 

Transportation, accidents on the trail, wildlife, scrapes, cuts, bruises, ankle rolls, weather, wet conditions, Covid 19  

OTHER 

CLASS 

All Gr. 6 students

DATE 

Friday, October 2^nd   

DEPARTURE TIME  

9:00 

RETURN TIME 

3:00 

PURPOSE  

Grade 6 community connection, outdoor education, paddling skills, nature time! 

DESTINATION 

Pacific Paddle – Brentwood Bay  

PROGRAM      

Grade 6 Outdoor Education  

CLOTHING  

Active wear, water shoes, Rain Gear (hat is helpful in the rain too), extra warm layer, lunch, full water bottle, sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses) hand sanitizer, mask. Necessary personal medication.  

**make sure everything is in a waterproof bag or a garbage bag lined backpack** 

TRANSPORTATION 

Transportation: 

Please note that students will be taking our school buses/van to transport to and from the activities. 

• When possible, we will have one student per seat (please note that this will not always be possible) 
• Students will only travel in school vehicles with their assigned cohorts 
• Students will be asked to hand sanitize their hands upon entry and exit of the bus/van  
• Students/staff will be expected to wear masks for the entirety of the ride 
• Windows will remain open to optimize air circulation   
• Seats and bus/van will be sanitized after students disembark the vehicles 

COST  

n/a 

SAFETY DETAILS 

Transportation, accidents on the water, weather, wet conditions, Covid 19 

*Students will be in tandem kayaks with certified guides from Pacifica Paddle.  

* Due to the fact that all our grade 6 students are not in the same cohort, ALL students will be encouraged to socially distance themselves from their peers all day. The beauty of kayaking is that it is outside and there is a physical barrier that keeps people from getting too close to one another. 

*Pacifica Paddle is practicing and following all Paddle Canada covid response procedures. Details of this can be found in attached document.  

OTHER 

**IMPORTANT** 

Please be sure to read and sign the online waiver prior to your arrival: Pacifica Paddle Sports Waiver: This is essential in order for your child to participate in the kayak day! 

https://waivers.peek.com/sign/5f6bd14ed322fd0001f34517/at_mdw3q#token=cefe5b99466ef6d33dcc7134145d605e 

CLASS

Delta, Kappa, Lambda Grade 4 and 5s

DATE

Friday, October 2, 2020

DEPARTURE TIME 

Grade 4/5s:  1:00pm

RETURN TIME

3:00pm

PURPOSE 

Kappa and Delta Grade 4/5s: Predator and Prey Games at different parks

Kappa 4/5s: Beach Exploration 

DESTINATION

Delta: Sierra Park

Kappa: Arbutus Cove

Lambda: Montague Park

PROGRAM     

Upper Elementary Outdoor Education

CLOTHING 

MMA PE clothing:  MMA gym shirt, MMA shorts or MMA track pants, MMA jacket, running shoes, small backpack with snacks and a full water bottle, mask, hand sanitizer.

Sunscreen applied beforehand and hat please.

TRANSPORTATION

Walking

SIGN UP SHEET

None

COST 

None

SAFETY DETAILS

Traffic, people, wildlife, dogs, running and walking on uneven, slippery surfaces. 

Absolutely no entry into the ocean.

OTHER

Please dress to be outside all afternoon.

There are no washroom facilities available at these parks.

CLASS 

Gr. 10 

DATE 

Tuesday, October 6th 

DEPARTURE TIME  

9:00 

RETURN TIME 

3:00 

PURPOSE  

Community connection, outdoor education, paddling skills, nature time! 

DESTINATION 

Victoria Canoe and Kayak Club – Gorge Waterway  

PROGRAM      

Omega Outdoor Education  

CLOTHING  

Active wear, water shoes, rain gear, extra warm layer, lunch, full water bottle, sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses) hand sanitizer, mask. Necessary personal medication. Students are welcomed and encouraged to bring personal paddle and Canadian certified PFD (if they own them) 

**make sure everything is in a waterproof bag or a garbage bag lined backpack** 

TRANSPORTATION 

Transportation: 

Please note that students will be taking our school buses/van to transport to and from the activities. 

• When possible, we will have one student per seat (please note that this will not always be possible) 
• Students will be asked to hand sanitize their hands upon entry and exit of the bus/van  
• Students/staff will be expected to wear masks for the entirety of the ride 
• Windows will remain open to optimize air circulation   
• Seats and bus/van will be sanitized after students disembark the vehicles 

COST  

n/a 

SAFETY DETAILS 

Transportation, accidents on the water, weather, wet conditions, Covid 19, potential smoke. 

*Students will be in tandem canoes with a 1-6 certified guide ratio. (Miss Christina and Mr. Andrew will be guiding) Some students that are comfortable will ride 3 to a boat.  

*VCKC is practicing and following all Paddle Canada covid response procedures. Details of this can be found in attached document.  

OTHER 

n/a 

CLASS

 Omega Art Studio Class

DATE

 Wednesday, October 7th

DEPARTURE TIME 

 12 noon

RETURN TIME

 2pm

PURPOSE 

 viewing the "To Fish As Formerly" exhibit at the Legacy Gallery

DESTINATION

 Legacy Gallery (630 Yates Street)

PROGRAM     

 art class with Miss Susanne

CLOTHING 

 full uniform

TRANSPORTATION

 Transportation: 

Please note that students will be taking our school buses/van to transport to and from the activities. 

o When possible, we will have one student per seat (please note that this will not always be possible) 

o Students will be asked to hand sanitize their hands upon entry and exit of the bus/van  

o Students/staff will be expected to wear masks for the entirety of the ride 

o Windows will remain open to optimize air circulation   

Seats and bus/van will be sanitized after students disembark the vehicles 

SIGN UP SHEET

COST 

 students will have the opportunity to use personal spending money to purchase a bubble tea upon our return from the Legacy Gallery

SAFETY DETAILS

 COVID-19, transportation, interacting with the public, consuming drinks/food

OTHER

CLASS

 Omega Sculpture Class

DATE

 Thursday, October 8th

DEPARTURE TIME 

 12 noon

RETURN TIME

 2pm

PURPOSE 

viewing the "To Fish As Formerly" exhibit at the Legacy Gallery

DESTINATION

 Legacy Gallery, 630 Yates Street

PROGRAM     

 art class with Miss Susanne

CLOTHING 

 full uniform

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation: 

Please note that students will be taking our school buses/van to transport to and from the activities. 

o When possible, we will have one student per seat (please note that this will not always be possible) 

o Students will be asked to hand sanitize their hands upon entry and exit of the bus/van  

o Students/staff will be expected to wear masks for the entirety of the ride 

o Windows will remain open to optimize air circulation   

Seats and bus/van will be sanitized after students disembark the vehicles 

SIGN UP SHEET

COST 

students will have the opportunity to use personal spending money to purchase a bubble tea upon our return from the Legacy Gallery 

SAFETY DETAILS

COVID-19, transportation, interacting with the public, consuming drinks/food 

OTHER

CLASS 

Omega OE Class 

DATE 

Wednesday, October 14^th  

DEPARTURE TIME  

8:30 

RETURN TIME 

11:45 

PURPOSE  

Paddle Boarding  

DESTINATION 

Pacific Paddle – Brentwood Bay  

PROGRAM      

Sr. OE Class  

CLOTHING  

Active wear, clothes that can get wet, water shoes, Rain Jacket, change of clothes, full water bottle, sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses) hand sanitizer, mask.  

**Be prepared to get wet** 

TRANSPORTATION 

Transportation: 

Please note that students will be taking our school buses/van to transport to and from the activities. 

• When possible, we will have one student per seat (please note that this will not always be possible) 
• Students will only travel in school vehicles with their assigned cohorts 
• Students will be asked to hand sanitize their hands upon entry and exit of the bus/van  
• Students/staff will be expected to wear masks for the entirety of the ride 
• Windows will remain open to optimize air circulation   
• Seats and bus/van will be sanitized after students disembark the vehicles 

COST  

n/a 

SAFETY DETAILS 

Transportation, accidents on the water, weather, wet conditions, Covid 19 

*Students will be rotating between single paddle boards as well as a large one that hosts up to 5 people (mega SUP). All paddling will take place with certified guides from Pacifica Paddle.  

*Pacifica Paddle is practicing and following all Paddle Canada covid response procedures. Details of this can be found in attached document.  ​

OTHER 

**IMPORTANT** 

Please be sure to read and sign the online waiver prior to your arrival: Pacifica Paddle Sports Waiver: This is essential in order for your child to participate in the kayak day! 

 https://waivers.peek.com/sign/5f7e369fbc9ea10001df92f6/at_mdw3q#token=5ad747e6e721c2927e51076e594b2f13 

CLASS 

Sigma - All 

DATE 

Thursday, October 15^th   

DEPARTURE TIME  

8:45 

RETURN TIME 

3:00 

PURPOSE  

Community connection, outdoor education, Coordination skills and golfing skills, nature time! 

DESTINATION 

Wild Play – from 8:30-11:30 

• Classic Adventure Course 

Blenkinsop Golf – From 12:30 – 2:45  

• Mini Golf/Driving Range 

PROGRAM      

Sigma Outdoor Education  

CLOTHING  

Active wear, clothes that can get wet, running shoes, Rain Gear, warm layers, full water bottle, lunch, sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses) hand sanitizer, mask. Necessary personal medication.  

**Be prepared to get wet** 

TRANSPORTATION 

Transportation: 

Please note that students will be taking our school buses/van to transport to and from the activities. 

• When possible, we will have one student per seat (please note that this will not always be possible) 
• Students will only travel in school vehicles with their assigned cohorts 
• Students will be asked to hand sanitize their hands upon entry and exit of the bus/van  
• Students/staff will be expected to wear masks for the entirety of the ride 
• Windows will remain open to optimize air circulation   
• Seats and bus/van will be sanitized after students disembark the vehicles 

COST  

n/a 

SAFETY DETAILS 

Transportation, accidents on the water, weather, wet conditions, Covid 19 

*See Waiver and website for risks associated with ropes/zip line course. 

*Both Blenkinsop Golf and Wild Play are practicing and following all Covid response procedures. Details of this can be found in attached document for Wild Play and on the Website at https://www.blenkinsopgolf.com/mini-golf for Blenkinsop Golf.  

OTHER 

**IMPORTANT** 

Please be sure to read and sign the online waiver prior to your arrival: Wild Play Waiver. This is essential in order for your child to participate in the Wild Play Elements! 

https://bit.ly/3mVdQTQ 

CLASS 

Gr. 9 

DATE 

Tuesday, October 20^th  

DEPARTURE TIME  

9:00 

RETURN TIME 

3:00 

PURPOSE  

Community connection, outdoor education, paddling skills, nature time! 

DESTINATION 

Victoria Canoe and Kayak Club – Gorge Waterway  

PROGRAM      

Omega Outdoor Education  

CLOTHING  

Active wear, water shoes, rain gear, extra warm layer, lunch, full water bottle, sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses) hand sanitizer, mask. Necessary personal medication. Students are welcomed and encouraged to bring personal paddle and Canadian certified PFD (if they own them) 

**make sure everything is in a waterproof bag or a garbage bag lined backpack** 

TRANSPORTATION 

Transportation: 

Please note that students will be taking our school buses/van to transport to and from the activities. 

• When possible, we will have one student per seat (please note that this will not always be possible) 
• Students will be asked to hand sanitize their hands upon entry and exit of the bus/van  
• Students/staff will be expected to wear masks for the entirety of the ride 
• Windows will remain open to optimize air circulation   
• Seats and bus/van will be sanitized after students disembark the vehicles 

COST  

n/a 

SAFETY DETAILS 

Transportation, accidents on the water, weather, wet conditions, Covid 19, potential smoke. 

*Students will be in tandem canoes with a 1-6 certified guide ratio. (Miss Christina and Mr. Andrew will be guiding) Some students that are comfortable will ride 3 to a boat.  

*VCKC is practicing and following all Paddle Canada covid response procedures. Details of this can be found in attached document.  

OTHER 

n/a 

CLASS 

Omega – Gr. 12 

DATE 

Tuesday, October 27^th     

DEPARTURE TIME  

9:00 

RETURN TIME 

3:00 

PURPOSE  

Community connection, outdoor education, Coordination skills and Frisbee skills; nature time! 

DESTINATION 

Wild Play – from 9:30-12:00 

• Extreme Adventure Course 

Metchosin Golf – From 1:00 – 2:30  

• Frisbee Golf Course 

PROGRAM      

Omega Outdoor Education  

CLOTHING  

Active wear, clothes that can get wet, running shoes, Rain Gear, warm layers, full water bottle, lunch, sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses) hand sanitizer, mask. Necessary personal medication.  

**Be prepared for wet and cold** 

TRANSPORTATION 

Transportation: 

Please note that students will be taking our school buses/van to transport to and from the activities. 

• When possible, we will have one student per seat (please note that this will not always be possible) 
• Students will only travel in school vehicles with their assigned cohorts 
• Students will be asked to hand sanitize their hands upon entry and exit of the bus/van  
• Students/staff will be expected to wear masks for the entirety of the ride 
• Windows will remain open to optimize air circulation   
• Seats and bus/van will be sanitized after students disembark the vehicles 

COST  

n/a 

SAFETY DETAILS 

Transportation, accidents on the ropes course, weather, flying disks, wet conditions, Covid 19 

*See Waiver and website for risks associated with ropes/zip line course. 

*Metchosin Golf and Wild Play are practicing and following all Covid response procedures. Details of this can be found in attached document for both Wild Play and Metchosin Golf 

OTHER 

**IMPORTANT** 

Please be sure to read and sign the online waiver prior to your arrival: Wild Play Waiver. This is essential in order for your child to participate in the Wild Play Elements! 

Click BOTH Classic and Extreme Adventure Courses10:00am times!  You will see multiple of these courses, just choose one of each that starts at 10am. <insert rolly eye emoji here>

https://bit.ly/3mVdQTQ