Wings Learning Community
Period
Summer: 4 weeks to 2 months, depending on the program
– Camp#1 in July
– Camp#2 in August
Winter: 6 weeks to 2 months, depending on the program
During the winter “holiday” timeframe. Likely from the end of December through the end of February
Primary Location :
Kelowna, BC, Canada
Age of participants :
Age 10~16
(Exceptions for younger and older participants can be discussed.)
Accommodation :
Authentic Canadian-life housing
High student to supervisor ratio :
1 : 5
Program :
Summer :
– Daytime (8:30 am – 4:00 pm): Attendance at a kids camp together with local Canadian children. These camp choices will include depending on the participant’s choice.
– Early afternoon: various fun and dynamic activities according to the weather and participants’ agreement.
– Late afternoon and evening: ESL class / Reading & Writing and Journalling for 40 to 60 mins depending on age and level.
– C.o.D. (Chef of the Day): a participant is chosen to organize the dinner menu. COD is a unique opportunity for participants to do all the planning, grocery shopping, and meal preparation (with some assistants and assistance).
– Weekends: activities as indicated below.
Winter :
– Daytime (8:30 am – 2:30 pm, 3:20 pm): Attendance at an independent school
– Early afternoon: a variety of fun and dynamic activities according to the weather and participants’ agreement.
– Late afternoon and evening: ESL class / Reading & Writing and Journalling for 40 to 60 mins depending on age and level.
– Weekends: any number of activities as indicated below.
Requirements :
- Suitable personality for staying overseas for over a month
- Self-motivation
- English level **Applicants must have a virtual level test.
The Expense :
Expenses will vary according to the choices of the following:
- activity choices
- guardianship
- accommodation & meals
1- Activity Choices
Summer activity options :
STEAM classes
Arts & Crafts
Music
Cooking
Dancing
Bible Camp
Summer sports:
swimming,
boating,
tubing,
kayaking,
sailing,
canoeing,
water skiing,
golfing,
horseback riding,
ziplining,
hot air ballooning, fishing,
mountain biking,
rock climbing (outdoor and indoor),
parkour,
martial arts,
and many more.
Winter activity options :
STEAM
Arts & Crafts
Dancing
Music
Cooking
Winter sports:
skiing,
snowboarding,
snowshoeing,
sledding,
hockey,
skating,
indoor soccer,
swimming,
rock climbing (indoor),
parkour,
martial arts,
ice fishing,
and many more.
2- Guardianship
Guardianship for EEE Camp (CA$1,000/week)
Guardianship includes highly demanding responsibilities and activities to help students stay safe and adapt to new lifestyles and cultures.
Essential activities of Complete guardian
– Chaperone travel between Korea and Canada
– Responsibility for participant’s safety
– Activity choice assistance:
– Drop-off and pick-up scheduling and management
*fuel is included
– Daily communication with the Korean parents
– Coordination with activity instructors
– Overseas-life coaching
– Organise a tutor if extra help in the study is needed
3- Accommodation & Meals
Camp participants will stay in a house together. The guardian in charge of meals will prepare all meals except for special occasions. For example, during Chef of the Day (COD), Students will help prepare some meals. COD is a unique opportunity for participants to do the planning, grocery shopping, and meal preparation. Furthermore, there will be opportunities to eat at a restaurant.
Preparatory Classes :
Each participant must take primary classes before camp starts for a month to a few months, depending on their level.
Introductory courses happen 3 to 5 days a week for 40 to 60 mins, depending on level and availability. That way, students will pick up real-life English they will use daily in Canada.