Out Of School Care & Camps

Delbrook Wonderland Academy offers service to Larson & Braemar Schools. Our Out of School Care programs welcome children from Kindergarten to Grade 7

Before / After School

Introduction

Our OOSC program are based on the belief that quality OOSC program is community-driven, expended learning opportunities that support developmentally appropriate cognitive, social, physical, and emotional outcomes. We also practice our Learning Lab ideology in this program to encourage children’s curiosity in learning and to scaffold their social skill development for future. This is a balanced program of academic support, arts and cultural enrichment, recreation, and nutrition.

Program Curriculum Guideline

  • Academic Support
  • American Sign Language
  • Cultures and Foods Exploration
  • Cooking, Yoga, Meditation, Gym
  • Choosing Activities: Lego, Award Story Readings, Crafts, Board Games
  • Exploration of Money, Business and Finance
  • Facilitated Outdoor Activities and Sports.

2024 Summer Camps

Introduction

2024 Dates

Week 1 (Jun 28 – Jul 5)
Week 2 (Jul 8 – 12)
Week 3 (July 15 – 19)
Week 4 (Jul 22 – 26)
Week 5 (Jul 29 – Aug 2)
Week 6 (Aug 5 – 9)
Week 7 (Aug 12 – 16)
Week 8 (Aug 19 – 23)
Week 9 (Aug 26 – 30)

Details

WEEK 1: Leadership Theme (Social Responsibility and Empathy) – Super Heroes

Date: Jun 28, Jul 2 – 5, 2024

DayProjectField Trip
1Outdoor Safety Orientation:
Center Safety Protocols
Mosquito Creek Park
2

Outdoor Safety Orientation:
Playground Safety Protocols

Delbrook Park
3

Wild Berries Hunting

Mosquito Creek Park
4

Wild Berries Hunting

Cleveland Dam Park Trail

5

Just for Fun Playground

Moodyville Park

Overview:

Teachers orientate students to build their safety awareness when exploring in nature. It includes the safety protocols of group activities in forest and at the playground. It is a foundation of the safe summer camp and children also develop skills of making their own safety plan in a variety of social contexts.

WEEK 2: Adventure Theme – Travel with Public Transportation in Vancouver

Date: Jul 8 – 12, 2024

DayProject Field Trip
1Learn About Public Transportation (PT) Systems in VancouverCapilano Library ( Bus and Walking)
2Learn About Safety on PTOlympic Valley (Bus, Seabus, Skytrain, Walking)
3Learn About Customer Service of PTBraemar Playground
4Explore PT Systems in VancouverYaletown Aqua Bus (Bus, Seabus, Aqua Bus, Walking)
5Make A Weekend PT Trip Plan for FamilyFairmont Park

Overview:

Children learn about safety and appropriate manners on Public Transportation while developing planning and organization skills. Our lovely little ones will explore the city and learn a great way to reduce traffic congestion and protect our environment. Please take your child to buy a compass card before the week.

WEEK 3: Nature Theme – Field Guide to Insects of The Pacific Northwest

Date: Jul 15 – 19, 2024

DayProjectField Trip
1Science: What Is An Insect?Mosquito Creek Park
2Dragan Flies and Butterflies in B.CFairmont Park
3Craft: Bug HotelMosquito Creek Park
4Insects HuntingCleveland Dam Park
5Bugs and SlugsCapilano Suspension Bridge

Overview

We will explore local parks and observing the insects in the natural habitat. Our field trips provide children with art, games, craft activities that helps them learn more about the characteristics and habits of different types of insects. Capilano Suspension Bridge is a great place to observe bugs and slugs.

WEEK 4: Nature Theme – Field Guide to Birds of the Pacific Northwest

Date: Jul 22 – 26, 2024

DayProjectField Trip
1DIY Bird FeederMosquito Creek Park
2B.C Woodland BirdsCleveland Dam Park
3Craft: Build Bird HouseMosquito Creek Park
4Bird-Watching Day + Picnic

Port Moody: Old Mill Site Park
Great Blue Heron Reserve

5Waterfowl BirdsCapilano Pacific Trail ( 2km)

Overview:

We are so blessed to live in Vancouver because of so many great places for Bird Watching. We will be taking a guided tour of Burnaby Lake to learn to identify different types of birds and learn about how to protect their habitats.

WEEK 5: Science Mania – Magic of Science

Date: Jul 29 – Aug 2, 2024

DayProjectField Trip
1Daily 4-6
Science Experiences about:
Chemistry, Physics, Mechanics and Math
Mosquito Creek Park
2Daily 4-6
Science Experiences about:
Chemistry, Physics, Mechanics and Math
Londsdale Shipyard Splash Park
3Daily 4-6
Science Experiences about:
Chemistry, Physics, Mechanics and Math
Delbrook Park
4Daily 4-6
Science Experiences about:
Chemistry, Physics, Mechanics and Math
Londsdale Shipyard Splash Park
5Daily 4-6
Science Experiences about:
Chemistry, Physics, Mechanics and Math
Science World Full Day Trip + (Aqua Bus)

Overview

There are many science experiments that our children can try with basic household items. Our Magic of Science games also open a big door for children to explore science in life. They are going to Science World to end this fantastic week.

WEEK 6: Pirate Them: Treasure Hunting

Date: Aug 5 – 9, 2024

DayProjectField Trip
1Aug. 5th BC Day , Camp Closed 
2Making Treasure Hunting MapLondsdale Shipyard Splash Park
3Treasure MakingMosquito Creek Park
4Treasure Hunting + Pirate Ship TourOlympic Village
5Treasure MakingBraemar School Playground

Overview:

Children never have enough fun with Pirate Theme. In addition to learn navigation skill and team work leadership, we will take them on Pirate Ship tour in False Creek and let children have an extraordinary experience in summer. Pirate Ship Tour ticket is additional charge at around $40 or below for group (price may change per child. Please visit https://www.pirateadventures.ca for more information.

WEEK 7: Ocean Creatures on North Shore

Date: Aug 12 – 16, 2024

DayProjectField Trip
1Ocean AnimalsDelbrook Park
2Ocean PlantsMosquito Creek Park
3Ocean PlantsOcean Wildlife Adventure: Cates Park
4Ocean Art ActivitiesFairmont Park
5Ocean Art ActivitiesVancouver Aquarium Field Trip

Overview:

Art is from heart and from Nature. Our young minds can express their creativity and imagination with natural materials. It also adds a unique and beautiful dimension to artistic creations. By using natural materials in art, children can learn to appreciate beauty of the natural world and develop a deeper understanding of their environment, as well as having fun time outside.

WEEK 8: Art is From Nature

August 19 – 23, 2024

DayProjectField Trip
1Leaf and FlowerMosquito Creek Park
2Beach Materials (shell, Rock etc)Deep Cove Park
3Bug HouseDelbrook Park
4Waste PaperLondsdale Shipyard Splash Park
5Bottles and ContainersMosquito Creek Park

Overview:

Deep Cove Park Art is from heart and from Nature. Our young minds can express their creativity and imagination with natural materials. It also adds a unique and beautiful dimension to artistic creations. By using natural materials in art, children can learn to appreciate beauty of the natural world and develop a deeper understanding of their environment, as well as having fun time outside.

WEEK 9: Life Literacy – Nature Survival Skills

Date: Aug 26 – 30, 2024

DayProjectField Trip
1Learning About NavigationLynn Valley Park
2Wild Animal TackingClevenland Dam Park
3Wild Animal Attack DrillLondsdale Shipyard Splash Park
4Edible Fruits and Berries of The Pacific NorthwestMosquito Creek Park
5Wild Animal WatchingBurnaby Lake

Overview:

We definitely would love our children to master survival skills when living in North Shore. Teachers set a various of settings for children to practice living in nature. This is one of the most popular theme weeks in 2024 which has been rated the highest by parents.

Note:

1. Additional Fee is appliable to the tickets for Capilano Suspension Bridge, Science World, and Vancouver Aquarium, Aqua Bus and Chartered Bus.

2. Daily field trip may change depending on weather, children’s energy and learning plan change.

3. We will use public transportation for our field trips, which provides our children with a great opportunity to explore lower mainland.