SCHOOL DISTRICT5SOUTHEASTKOOTENAY

Middle Years Summer Programs

Registration is OPEN!

Additional Information

  • You must attend a school in Seven Oaks School Division and be in grade 6-8 to register for this program.
  • If you successfully enrolled you will have received an email indicating a successful registration.  If you are on a waitlist you would have received an email indicated waitlisted - should a spot become available you will receive the successful registration email - otherwise a spot did NOT become available and your child is not registered).
  • Instructors will receive their class lists the week before the camp and will begin calling/emailing students who have successfully enrolled.
  • Please ensure your child brings a lunch and water bottle and sun screen/bug spray.
  • Snacks will be provided.
  • Sessions start at 9:00am and run to 3:30pm and run for one week Monday to Friday.
  • Sessions contain 22 students only.
  • Sessions are FREE.
  • Registration closes July 1, 2025

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION NOTE:

You must use a different email when registering students for the exact same camp (for example, you have two children registering for "Indigenous Beadworking" you must use two different email addresses - you can always use the student's email accounts).

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Sessions

July 7-11, 2025

Session NameDescriptionLocationRegister
Game On! Board Games, Sports, & FitnessThis program aims to be both fun and educational, mixing mental and physical challenges that foster teamwork, strategic thinking, and healthy living, while also producing an end-of-program video that fosters creative and critical thinking. This video will be a tangible group project/product that will be shared with participants and families at the end of the program.
Facilitator: Niall McFadyen
H.C. Avery SchoolRegister
Indigenous BeadworkingI am so excited to share my love of beading with middle-years learners! fell in love with beading and found myself learning how to do other stitches and projects which allowed me to improve my skills. There was something so special about working alongside each other in a small group, starting the session in a good way with a smudge, listening to the teachings, and working separately but together on our projects. Experiences like this create a sense of community that is unlike any other.
Facilitator: Shandra Ready
Leila North Community SchoolRegister

July 14-18, 2025

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Global Math Quest - Puzzles, Patterns and PlayGlobal Math Quest is a one-week summer program designed for students entering Grades 6-9 in September. Through the lens of global cultures, students will explore the diverse ways math connects to games, art, logic, architecture, navigation, and storytelling across continents. Each day focuses on a different part of the world-Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Australia/Oceania-blending interactive math activities with cultural exploration and hands-on project creation.
Facilitators: Sacha Wilson & Chad Wilson
Leila North Community School
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Writing on the Land: a Writing adventureWriting is about telling stories and being creative! By engaging with different activities - both inside and outside - tudnets will have a chance to write their story, in whatever form they choose. We will begin the week by exploring writing forms and generating ideas. We will end the week by sharing our stories in their published forms. The workshop is best suited to students who love to read and write.
Facilitator: Lisa Wicklund-Whiteside
H.C. Avery School
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July 21-25, 2025

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Middle Years Filmmaking
This workshop is designed for middle school students eager to explore the world of filmmaking. Students will learn the basics of storytelling, camera work, directing, and editing through hands-on activities and group projects. By the end of the week, students will create their own short films, gaining confidence in creativity, teamwork, and technical skills in a fun, supportive environment. No prior experience is needed—just bring your imagination!
Facilitator: Tara Smith
Amber Trails Community SchoolRegister
Triple Threat Tennis
Welcome to our Beginner and Intermediate Tennis Camp—a fun, energetic, and supportive environment designed for kids who are new to the game or looking to build a strong foundation in tennis. Whether your child has never picked up a racquet or has limited experience, this camp is all about learning the game in a way that’s active, social, and most of all—fun!
Facilitator: Jason Hayward
Garden City CollegiateRegister

July 28-Aug. 1, 2025

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Code Your World: Create a Game or Animation in Scratch
This workshop introduces middle years learners to the fundamentals of coding and digital storytelling using Scratch. Throughout the week, students will explore how to design, code, and animate their own interactive projects—either games or animated stories. With a focus on creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving, this hands-on experience allows learners to build confidence with technology while expressing their unique voices and ideas through coding. The week will culminate in a showcase event where students present their creations to peers, families, and guests.
Facilitator: Brock Legge
Edmund Partridge Community SchoolRegister
Tree Art - an exploration of the natural world
Through a series of art activities and projects young artists will be be guided in noticing the world around them as inspiration for their projects. Focusing on collaborative learning, the workshop will include learning about trees and the natural world around us focusing on these important parts of our environment, but also great symbols of growth, diversity and interconnectedness.
Facilitator: Ramandeep Bassi 
James Nisbet Community SchoolRegister