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Prepare for an unforgettable snowshoe adventure at Mt Seymour! Our outdoor education programs are ideal for school groups eager to explore the winter wonderland while learning and playing together. Our enthusiastic guides adjust each tour to suit the age, activity level, and educational goals of the group, ensuring an amazing experience for everyone.
Guided snowshoe tours run on weekdays from January to April (no holidays). Tours start at 10am and 1pm. Check-in starts 30-minutes before the tour.
Requirements
- Students must be enrolled in a BC curriculum school.
- Open to students in Kindergarten–Grade 12.
- Minimum of 20 students.
TOUR DESCRIPTIONS
Winter Discovery (K-12)
Our most popular program offers an exciting introduction to winter ecology. Discover how plants and animals survive in winter, while learning the basics of winter safety through engaging activities. Students will observe and reflect on their sensory experiences on the mountain.
Curriculum Links: Science K-9, PHE K-9, PE 10-12, Career Education 1-7, English Language Arts 1-7
Nature Games (K-5)
Be prepared to have fun! Participate in nature-focused games on snowshoes while learning some of the incredible characteristics of a winter ecosystem. Just as younger animals play games to practice skills needed to survive in the mountain environment, we too can learn mountain life skills through play.
Curriculum Links: Science K-5, PHE K-9, Career Education 4-9, English Language Arts K-5
Snowshoe Showdown (Grades 5-12)
Expect to exert a lot of energy! This interactive team-building program leads groups through fun, fast-paced tasks and challenges. Games will have students running or moving quickly in the snow. Participants will engage in friendly competition against each other while building team spirit and having tons of fun.
Curriculum Links: Science 7-11, Career Education 7-12, English Language Arts 7, Applied Skills 11, PHE 5-9, PE 10-12
Winter Survival Challenge (Grades 5-12)
Our most exciting, hands-on program! In this 3-hour tour, you'll learn essential winter safety and survival skills. Working in teams, students will problem-solve their way through a survival scenario. Shelter-building, melting snow, orienteering, and fire-building are dependent on weather conditions.
Curriculum Links: PHE 5-9, PE 10-12, Career Education 7-12
Combine a snowshoe tour with tubing or tobogganing for a full day of fun! Click here.
Pricing
| 2-Hour Tour (Winter Discovery, Nature Games or Snowshoe Showdown) | |
| 3-Hour Tour (Winter Survival Challenge) |
Per student. Snowshoe rental is included. Includes GST. There are no discounts for season pass holders.
Incentives
We provide one free trail pass and snowshoe rental for every 10 students, specifically for a chaperone supervising the students on the snowshoe tour. For primary classes, we offer one free trail pass and snowshoe rental for every 5 students, to be used by a chaperone during the tour. Please note: No additional chaperones or adults are permitted on the tour.
Each of these chaperones will receive a gift code for a snowshoe trail pass and snowshoe rental, valid for use on another day of the current season.
Contact Us
Our website will be updated with information about next season's programming soon. In the meantime, should you have any questions, our email address is schools@mtseymour.ca.