English Experience Camp for Kids

• Day 1

China - Vancouver:

Fly to Vancouver, meet your guide and have lunch. Then visit Five Sails Square and Stanley Park. After dinner, check into the hotel. Five Sails Square: Known as a symbol of Vancouver, it was the Canadian pavilion at the 1986 Vancouver World's Fair. Designed for the 1986 Canadian Exposition, this stunning complex resembles a sailing ship made of small ships and is now an international conference venue. Stanley Park: The waterfront trails that surround the park attract cyclists, runners, roller skaters and pedestrians. The park has beaches, lakes, amusement parks and picnic spots. The totem poles made by the indigenous people stand in the park, which are exquisitely handmade and have a strong cultural atmosphere. It is a must-see place for tourists to take photos.

Wufan Square:

Known as a symbol of Vancouver, it was the Canadian pavilion at the 1986 Vancouver World's Fair. Designed for the 1986 Canadian Exposition, this stunning complex resembles a sailing ship made of small ships and is now an international conference venue.

Stanley Park:

The promenade around the park attracts cyclists, runners, roller skaters and pedestrians. The park has beaches, lakes, amusement parks and picnic spots. The totem poles made by the indigenous people stand in the park, which are exquisitely handmade and have a strong cultural atmosphere. It is a must-see place for tourists to take photos.

Vancouver - Whitehorse:

Transfer to the airport and fly to Whitehorse. After pick-up, check in, divide rooms, camp staff help with luggage, room use, precautions, etc., watch the northern lights (see the aurora forecast situation. 3 nights of Northern Lights viewing).

• Day 3

• Whitehorse Aurora Camp:

Student [am] :

Arctic Culture Winter Camp opening ceremony, introduction of the school and ESL curriculum and the theme of the day is Listen. Participants introduced themselves, greeted each other and had a simple conversation. In a relaxed learning atmosphere, the students overcome their fear of speaking a foreign language and practice oral English with their new classmates and teachers. The teacher cooperated with the ice fishing activity in the afternoon to explain the basic vocabulary.

Student [am] :

Arctic Culture Winter Camp opening ceremony, introduction of the school and ESL curriculum and the theme of the day is Listen. Participants introduced themselves, greeted each other and had a simple conversation. Parents [AM] :

Head to the local Farmers Market in Whitehorse. Experience the local way of life and the authentic local culture. The souvenir shops on the main Street are a must for fur, gold jewelry, mammoth ivory and other special items. Find a few local souvenirs as a souvenir or gift to family and friends. In a relaxed learning atmosphere, the students overcome their fear of speaking a foreign language and practice oral English with their new classmates and teachers. The teacher cooperated with the ice fishing activity in the afternoon to explain the basic vocabulary.

[PM] Parent-Child Visitor Centre and Indigenous Crafts:

13:30 Head to the Whitehorse Visitor Center to learn about Yukon geography, the distribution of roads (the Alaska Highway and Canada's only road to the North Pole), Kroon National Park and Tombstone Mountain Park, and watch Yukon scenery films. Meet with Yukon Ministry of Culture and Tourism officials for a brief exchange, and listen to experts to explain the formation of the Northern lights phenomenon and related astronomical knowledge. 15:00 Learn how to make indigenous handmade products and make handmade sachets with beautiful wishes for parents and family. 16:00-18:00 Search Yukon Museum related materials to prepare for ESL the next day.

• Day 4

• Whitehorse Aurora Camp:

Student [am] :

The ESL course of the day began. The theme of the day was listen. The president of Yukon Astronomy Enthusiasts Association explained the knowledge of Arctic astronomy and geography, the unique astronomical phenomena of the polar regions of the Earth, and revealed the mystery of the aurora through videos and pictures.

Parents [AM] :

Parents will visit the Whitehorse landmark, the Iron Horse sculpture, as well as the Klondike Steamboat, Yukon's icon, and the Salmon Ladder, before heading off to explore the century-old log Church and log skyscraper architecture.

[PM] Family Visit to the Observatory:

Visit the Yukon Observatory, explore the space, understand the formation and changes of the universe, our own living environment and the position of the earth in the universe, facing the vast universe, stimulate students' curiosity and enthusiasm for the exploration of the universe.

• Day 5

• Whitehorse Aurora Camp:

Student [am] :

Start the ESL lesson for the day. The theme of the day is read. In the afternoon, visit the Bering Museum and search for relevant information. Prepare for the use of vocabulary in the afternoon practice class.

Parents [AM] :

We will visit the glass firing process with local characteristics, and then we will visit the Indigenous Cultural Center to learn about the local local conditions and customs.

[Afternoon] Family Visit to Bering Museum:

Go to the Bering Museum, watch the extinct wildlife specimens in the Arctic, and pay attention to the climate change of the Arctic and the Earth; Fossils and lifelike cast replicas learn about these animals. Watch the film and explore a life-size replica of the archaeological site, the mammoth skeleton, the best-preserved extinct animal ever unearthed in Canada. Aurora observation continued at night at the camp. Search for the history and culture of the Indigenous champagne tribe and "Long ago People" and take notes.

• Day 6

• Whitehorse Aurora Camp:

Student [am] :

Drive to the Yukon Multicultural Centre and start ESL class. The theme of the day is speak. Explain Aboriginal customs and ways of life. Students will have a discussion in groups, the oral teacher will focus on improving students' pronunciation, and there are many different ways to help students improve their desire to speak English.

Parents [AM] :

Arrange immigration lectures for parents, understand Canada's immigration policies and requirements, fully grasp the environment of Canada, and conduct immigration inspection in advance.

[Afternoon] Parent-child Tour of the Indigenous Tribe:

Knowledge practice classes, visits to indigenous tribes, visits to indigenous families, zero distance contact with indigenous children, and in-depth exchanges with each other; Listen to ancient legends, learn about indigenous history, culture and way of life, and taste indigenous food. The tribe I visited was one of the few without access to electricity and water, and was committed to its traditional way of life. Students will communicate with the tribal people and learn how the First Nations used various natural resources to survive in the vast expanse of Yukon. Overnight stay with an indigenous tribe and experience the basic skills of tent building, wilderness survival and self-protection. The students exchanged gifts with the aboriginal children, and they were reluctant to say goodbye to each other. They established email contact and kept in touch with each other in the future study and life, and maintained the established friendship.

• Day 7

• Whitehorse Aurora Camp:

Student [am] :

Start ESL classes. The day's topics are listen and write. Watch a video explanation of wildlife. Focus on analysing the habits of wildlife unique to the Arctic. After that, group discussion was conducted. Students will write a "letter home" today. Give an overview of the previous days and a review of the wonderful Canadian experience.

Parents [AM] :

Free movement

[Afternoon] Parent-child Tour:

Hands-on Class: Go to the Polar Wildlife Refuge near Whitehorse. There are 700 acres of park, where the animals are different from what students usually see in domestic zoos. There are more than a dozen kinds of wild animals unique to the Arctic: bighorn sheep, reindeer, moose, arctic fox, musk ox, etc., which is one of the best wildlife reserves in the world. Here we can understand the living habits and living conditions of different species in the polar regions. To understand the impact of global warming on wildlife groups in the Arctic and cultivate students' environmental awareness. End camp, make cards for ELS teachers, camp staff. Drive to the airport, end of Arctic winter camp. Arrive in Vancouver. Head to Fisherman's Wharf and enjoy the seaside scenery.

• Day 8

Vancouver:

Morning:

Visit UBC University, feel the famous institutions of higher learning in Canada, and experience the atmosphere of North American universities.

Afternoon:

Shopping at outlets

• Day 10

Vancouver - Place of origin:

After breakfast, go to the airport and finish the winter camp with a full harvest.

• Day 11

Arrival at the place of origin:

Arriving at a warm home.