Outdoor Education and Character Development are key elements of the North Point program. Each year at the end of September, students in Grades 4-12 attend a camp outside of the city for a few days. Experience in the wilderness fosters courage, self-reliance, cooperation and resilience. As students’ mature, risk and achievement are necessities in forming their identity and confidence. Taking on challenges and overcoming adversity strengthens character.
School for Boys
The whole All Boys School was together at Camp Evergreen for their Retreat this year. They were kept very busy with a whole host of activities including trail rides, hatchet throwing & sling shots, archery, climbing wall, survival skills, zip-line, team building & low rope, and canoeing. There wasn’t much sleep had, but they certainly did get to know each other better!
School for Girls
The School for Girls returned to Pioneer Camp. Once again the water was a big draw and we were so lucky to have decent weather for Fall. Deepening relationships and stretching themselves with new experiences filled out the days.
High School
The Calgary High Schools were also at Pioneer Camp. They got to try some new team-building challenges which were physically challenging while also dependant on their peers for balance. Walks in the woods, firesides and sunsets on the docks created some special memories.
