Media Advisory
9/15/2014
What:
YRDSB EcoCamp - An Environmental Leadership Camp
Through a variety of leadership experiences, six students from 16 schools work together to form a leadership team ready to return to their schools as motivated and passionate eco-leaders.
Some of the activities that the students will participate in include a “water quest,” a nature photography hike and a nature “close-up” using microscopes.
When:
Wednesday, October 8 - Friday, October 10, 2014
The best photo opportunities are available 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily.
Where:
YMCA Cedar Glen
13300 11th Concession
Schomberg
Why:
Established in 2000 and run by a group of teachers, this three day residential camp has been developed to meet the growing need for educators to instil environmental responsibility and stewardship into students.
Who:
96 students & 16 teachers participating from 16 different elementary schools across York Region.
For more information contact:
Monica Wand
York Region District School Board
Email: monica.wand@yrdsb.ca