An Active Part Of The Community
Supervision between Events?
Free, short term supervision may be available. Check with the GRS office in advance.
Got Tots?
Kids under 3 welcome at some programs, with a caregiver. Contact GRS for details.
Ages 6-15 | DROP-IN | Long time coach Glen Murphy and his young soccer playing assistants, offer these popular camps. Age appropriate skills, drills, and mini-games to help hone technique in a fun environment.
NEW | Ages 5-12 | Explore the enchanting stories of our beloved Island, both historic and contemporary. Kids will use the stories to create their own show using acting, dance and song. The week concludes with a performance.
WAIT-LIST | NEW | Ages 6-12 | DROP-IN | Experience an engaging week full of magic, with headmaster Lu Handford! You’ll get sorted into your Hogwarts house, practice awesome magic tricks, and learn how to play Quidditch. Make exciting wizarding crafts including snitches, potions, masks, and your own magic wand!
NEW | Ages 6–10 | DROP-IN | Join Stephen and crew at Hidden Pond Permaculture Farm for an extensive, action packed exploration of farming and connecting with nature. Enjoy theme based activities; learn permaculture ethics tied in with foraging, animal husbandry and more.
NEW | Ages 5–15 | A two week camp offering creative kids a rare opportunity to be part of an experience based production team. Learn all aspects of making films, from original concept to final frame, with a character driven approach to developing the story.
Ages 3–5 | DROP-IN | Monday – Thursday | In this fun, play based art camp, children will be offered a variety of materials for use in creating their own guided art projects. The focus is on natural materials, free expression, and play based learning.
Ages 6–12 | DROP-IN | Monday – Thursday | This art camp offers youth the opportunity to create art and craft projects utilizing their current skills while developing new techniques. Projects will include mosaics, dream catchers, jewellery making, and mandala canvases.
WAIT-LIST | Ages 4–6 | Join our outdoor education specialists for an exciting program of nature connection that emphasizes wonder, play and experiential learning.
WAIT-LIST | Ages 7-13 | Join our outdoor education specialists for an exciting program of nature connection that emphasizes wonder, play and experiential learning.
Ages 8–13 | For beginners. Learn safe boating; how to rig and de-rig the boats; gauging wind and tides; how to tack, gybe and tie knots. Instructor Mitch Miller knows all about safety, as a marine safety instructor with the Western Maritime Institute.