Providing students, teachers and parents with the tools needed to understand and explore the environment, making space for diverse ways of knowing and being. We inform students and classroom teachers of Indigenous histories and the current effects of colonialism in Canada to encourage living together in reciprocity. We believe that sustainability can be reached if we recognize that people are a part of the environment and work together towards reconciliation and responsible stewardship.
More than 22,500 students have gone through Every Child Outdoors (ECO), our school-based and youth environmental education program, delivering curriculum-based education programs and camps from Junior Kindergarten through grade 12, including programs that allow students to mirror the research and monitoring activities conducted at rare.
At rare we welcome people from any race, color, ancestry, place of origin, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family status or disability. We engage with diverse communities and will actively identify and work towards removing barriers that prevent people from accessing and participating in our camp experience. Please note that we have a limited number of spaces for campers who might require one-on-one support which we will determine on a case-by-case basis.
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Based out of our environmental education hub, the rare ECO Centre, children explore limestone cliffs, hike the trails of our old growth forest, practice organic/alternative gardening, and take part in a hands-on search for a variety of species during these fun-filled weeks. From pond-dipping for tadpoles to calling for birds, catching different species of butterflies and identifying a variety of snakes, there is no time for boredom.
Students and teachers engage in curriculum-based outdoor education, fostering a connection with nature. With over 24 habitat types, our hands-on programs develop environmental responsibility and highlight the impact of today's actions on tomorrow's outcomes.
Field Trips at rare
Our In-School Programs offer opportunities for students and teachers to engage in curriculum-based learning outside the classroom, emphasizing the importance of outdoor education for all ages through hands-on experiences.
In School ProgramsCommunity members and groups have the opportunity to engage in nature-based learning. Our hands-on, experiential outdoor education programs are designed for all ages, including youth groups, clubs, homeschoolers, day camps and adult groups. Visit rare with your group and enjoy the fun of outdoor learning! Explore our available community education programs below.
Community Programs at rare
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Volunteer with our Education team and help out with our curriculum-linked field trips, ECO Camps, educational events and more! A vulnerable sector police check is required to volunteer with the education team. Please contact Istafa Sufi for further information on how to get involved.
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