Discovery Camp

The goal of the NSC Adventure Camp is to develop resiliency, positive identity and Teamwork through a comprehensive intentional camp program. This program seeks to empower, equip and develop future leaders in our community. The sport of Sailing along with on land activities will be utilized to accomplish our goal. 

Sail Training has partnered with TrueSport. As such the volume 1 Fundamentals resource will be referenced and actively used across all Sail Training programs. This approach is endorsed by Physical and Health Education Canada. 

Overall Objectives:

Curriculum Structure:

Each camp will see 24 kids engaged in teams where kids will be active participants in the outdoors.  Children ages 9-12 are the focus of this program. 

The daily rotation is made up of 3 stations

Station 1: “On the Water”

Focus: Safety, working together, the power of wind

Station 2: “Creative Curiosity”

Focus: Exploring our place in the outside world, exploration and expression through art

Station 3: “Building up”

Focus: Leadership and skill development activities

Activities will include:

On land and water relays

Physically active games (Spikeball, Crossnet)

Creative outlets (painting, crafts, nature hikes)

Interacting with our environment

Discovery of the environment around us

On water activities (sailing, relays, paddling)

Environmental awareness and discovery

On water safety

Camp participants will understand the importance of being part of a team and as such develop a healthy awareness of self.

Camp participants will develop resiliency through a variety of activities and problem solving games.