The third round of Calgary Science School student site visits for the beaver re-introduction study at the Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area started Tuesday morning, when 45 grade 8 students arrived via school bus. Set in the rolling foothills south of Calgary and east of the Canadian Rockies, it's a beautiful site. As we …
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Of course the weather didn't cooperate! The rain started falling at 4:18 am and before 6 o'clock the percussive impact of fat raindrops on the fly over my tent prompted me to dress, pack and exit my shelter. I discovered a few other parents were up, too. Over mugs of hot coffee, we decided to …
Our last full day in Jasper all the parent volunteers were up early again, cooking breakfast and setting up the "pack it yourself" lunch station. By 8:30, students were tucking into scrambled eggs, chicken & apple sausages and hashbrowns, with sliced oranges and bananas on the side. After clearing and washing the breakfast dishes, they …
Parent volunteers were up and busy by 6 am, preparing a hearty breakfast of pancakes and bacon with fresh fruit. By the time the teachers managed to persuade 50 students to climb out of their tents, the sun was shining quite brightly and we were all looking forward to white water rafting on the Athabasca …
One of the many things I relish about parenting a student at the Calgary Science School is the opportunity to volunteer to accompany outdoor education trips. In late May, I joined 10 other parents to form the volunteer support crew for 50 grade 8 students (and their teachers) as they camped for 3 nights in …