Gryphon Life
Summer FUN at GNS
Once again, Glenlyon Norfolk School is pleased to be able to offer a variety of Summer FUN at GNS programs to keep students active during the summer break!
Arts, athletics, kayaking, creativity, magic and more—our summer programs offer something for everyone! Half- and full-day options are available as is free extended care where age-appropriate, and all camps and activities are open to both GNS and non-GNS children and families.
The cornerstone of GNS Camps is the excellent leaders, teachers and coaches, all of whom are experienced working with students, certified in First Aid and CPR-C, criminal record checks and vulnerable sector screening. Our leaders combine creative, active and collaborative ideas to deliver a quality program that emphasizes truth, courage, caring, individuality and community. The leader to student ratio is 1:10.
Camp Locations
Our Pemberton Woods Campus is located at 801 Bank Street. The drop off area is accessible from Maddison Street.
Our Beach Drive Campus is located at 1701 Beach Drive. There is street parking adjacent to the campus.
Camp Descriptions
List of 9 items.
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Chickadees: Ages 3 to 4
- June 19–23: Water/Ocean Exploration
- June 26–30: Pirates & Gyro Park Field Trip
- July 4–7: Buggin' it out
- July 10–14: STEM
- July 17–21: Space
- July 24–28: Dinosaur
- August 8–11: Animal Planet
- August 14–18: Music & Dance
- August 21 - 25: Shakers & Bakers
- August 28–Sept 1: Beach Explorers
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Chipmunks: Ages 5 to 6
- June 19–23: STEM
- June 26–30: Theatre, Dance & Gyro Park Field Trip
- June 26–30: Eco Adventure (ages 6–8)
- July 4–7: Tropical Celebrations
- July 10–14: STEM
- July 10-14: Beach Explorers
- July 10–14: Eco Adventure
- July 17–21: Music & Dance
- July 17-21: Space
- July 17–21: Eco Adventure
- July 24 - 28: Shakers & Bakers
- August 8-11: Nature Adventures
- August 8–11: Shakers & Bakers
- August 14–18: Eco Adventure
- August 21–25: Mad Scientist
- August 21-25: Coding & Game Design
- August 21–25: Eco Adventure
- August 28–Sept 1: Summer Celebrations
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Orton Gillingham Literacy Boost Camp
Ages 5–7July 24–28, August 21–25 -
Ravens: Ages 7 to 9
- June 19–23: Archaeology
- June 26-30: Sports & Wild Play Field Trip
- July 4-7: Eco Adventures & Wild Play Trip
- July 10-14: Outdoor Exploration
- July 17-21: Minecraft
- July 24-28: Outdoor Recreation
- August 8-11: Gym-tastic
- August 14-18: Space
- August 21-25: Genius Hour
- August 28 - September 1: Messy Mucky Yucky & Wild Play Field Trip
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Culinary Camps
- July 10-14: Ages 10 to 12
- August 14-18: Ages 10 to 12
- August 21-25: Ages 10 to 14
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Baking Camps
- June 26-30: Ages 10 to 12
- July 24-18: Ages 5 to 6
- August 8-11: Ages 5 to 6
- August 21-25: Ages 3 to 4
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Girl Power Sports Camp
- July 10 to 14: Ages 11 to 14
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Field Hockey Camp
- July 17-21: Ages 9 to 13
- August 28-31: Ages 13 to 17
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Kayak Camps
- July 4-7: Kayak Day Camp, Beginners: Ages 10 to 13
- July 10-14: Kayak Camp Day, Intermediate: Ages 13 to 16
- July 17-21: Kayak Camp Day, All levels: Ages 10 to 13
- July 24-28: Kayak Camp Day, Intermediate: Ages 10 to 13
- August 8-11: Kayaking, Beginners: Ages 9 to 11
Downloads
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Summer 2023 at a Glance
Descriptions of our camp offerings for Summer 2023.
Summer Camps FAQs
List of 3 frequently asked questions.
COVID-19 Protocols
Following the guidance of the Public Health Agency of Canada and the provincial health officer, we have developed a COVID-19 action plan with policies and procedures in place to maintain the health and safety of our participants, families and staff. Please be advised that although our camp registration is open, additional precautions may change the camp experience. We are continually reviewing and monitoring the current situation and our camps are subject to change. We appreciate your on-going understanding to keep our community healthy and safe.
Summer FUN Schedule
| Dates | Camp | Hours | Ages | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 19 to 23 | Chickadees: Water/Ocean Exploration | 8:30 to 3:30 | 3 to 4 | $280 |
| Chipmunks: STEM | 8:30 to 3:30 | 5 to 6 | $290 | |
| Ravens: Archaeology | 8:30 to 3:30 | 7 to 9 | $280 | |
| Gryphons: Board Game Cafe | 8:30 to 3:30 | 10 to 12 | $280 | |
| June 26 to 30 | Chickadees: Pirates & Gyro Park Field Trip | 8:30 to 3:30 | 3 to 4 | $285 |
| Chipmunks: Theatre, Dace & Gyro Park Field Trip | 8:30 to 3:30 | 5 to 6 | $285 | |
| Chipmunks: Eco Adventure | 8:30 to 3:30 | 6 to 8 | $285 | |
| Ravens: Sports & Wild Play Field Trip | 8:30 to 3:30 | 7 to 9 | $295 | |
| Gryphons: Baking | 9:00 to 3:00 | 10 to 12 | $395 | |
| July 4 to 7 | Chickadees: Buggin' it out | 8:30 to 3:30 | 3 to 4 | $235 |
| Chipmunks: Tropical Celebration | 8:30 to 3:30 | 5 to 6 | $235 | |
| Ravens: Eco Adventures & Wild Play Field Trip | 8:30 to 3:30 | 7 to 9 | $240 | |
| Gryphons: Guitar lessons for beginners | 10:00 to 12:00 | 10 to 12 | $150 | |
| Gryphons: Home Alone boot camp with the Canadian Red Cross | 9:00 to 3:00 | 9 to 13 | $180 | |
| Kayak Day Camp: beginners | 9:00 to 4:30 | 10 to 13 | $290 | |
| Volleyball Skills & Drills | 10:00 to 2:00 | 14 to 17 | $100 | |
| July 10 to 14 | Chickadees: STEM | 8:30 to 3:30 | 3 to 4 | $280 |
| Chipmunks: STEM | 8:30 to 3:30 | 5 to 6 | $280 | |
| Chipmunks: Beach Explorers | 8:30 to 3:30 | 5 to 6 | $280 | |
| Chipmunks: Eco Adventure | 8:30 to 3:30 | 5 to 6 | $280 | |
| Ravens: Outdoor Exploration | 8:30 to 3:30 | 7 to 9 | $295 | |
| Girl Power Sports Caps | 8:30 to 3:30 | 11 to 14 | $280 | |
| Kayak Day Camp: intermediate | 9:00 to 4:30 | 13 to 16 | $360 | |
| Culinary Camp | 9:00 to 3:00 | 10 to 12 | $410 | |
| French Lessons: A virtual trip to Paris | 10:00 to 2:00 | 11 to 14 | $200 | |
| July 17 to 21 | Chickadees: Space | 8:30 to 3:30 | 3 to 5 | $280 |
| Chipmunks: Music & Dance | 8:30 to 3:30 | 5 to 6 | $280 | |
| Chipmunks: Space | 8:30 to 3:30 | 5 to 6 | $280 | |
| Chipmunks: Eco Adventure | 8:30 to 3:30 | 5 to 6 | $280 | |
| Ravens: Minecraft | 8:30 to 3:30 | 7 to 9 | $280 | |
| Field Hockey | 8:30 to 3:30 | 9 to 13 | $280 | |
| Kayak Day Camp: all levels | 9:00 to 4:00 | 10 to 13 | $360 | |
| July 24 to 28 | Chickadees: Dinosaur | 8:30 to 3:30 | 3 to 4 | $280 |
| Chipmunks: Shakers & Bakers | 8:30 to 3:30 | 5 to 6 | $285 | |
| Orton Gillingham Literacy Boost Camp | 8:30 to 12:30 | 5 to 7 | $350 | |
| Ravens: Outdoor Recreation | 8:30 to 3:30 | 7 to 9 | $295 | |
| Gryphons: STEM & Video Game Design | 8:30 to 3:30 | 10 to 13 | $290 | |
| Kayak Day Camp: intermediate | 9:00 to 3:00 | 10 to 13 | $360 | |
| Designed Thinkers | 9:00 to 3:00 | 12 to 16 | $450 | |
| August 8 to 11 | Chickadees: Animal Planet | 8:30 to 3:30 | 3 to 4 | $240 |
| Chipmunks: Nature Adventures | 8:30 to 3:30 | 5 to 6 | $240 | |
| Chipmunks: Shakers & Bakers | 8:30 to 3:30 | 5 to 6 | $230 | |
| Ravens: Gym-tastic | 8:30 to 3:30 | 7 to 9 | $230 | |
| Creative HQ | 9:00 to 3:00 | 8 to 11 | $360 | |
| Kayaking: Beginngers | 9:00 to 4:30 | 9 to 11 | $290 | |
| August 14 to 18 | Chickadees: Music & Dance | 8:30 to 3:30 | 3 to 4 | $280 |
| Chipmunks: Eco Adventure | 8:30 to 3:30 | 5 to 6 | $290 | |
| Ravens: Space | 8:30 to 3:30 | 7 to 9 | $280 | |
| Gryphons: Wildeness Survival | 8:30 to 3:30 | 9 to 12 | $290 | |
| Culinary Camp | 9:00 to 3:00 | 10 to 12 | $410 | |
| Creative Writing 101 | 8:30 to 3:30 | 10 to 14 | $280 | |
| August 21 to 25 | Chickadees: Shakers & Bakers | 8:30 to 3:30 | 3 to 4 | $285 |
| Chipmunks: Mad Scientist | 9:00 to 3:00 | 5 to 6 | $280 | |
| Chipmunks: Coding & Game Design | 8:30 to 3:30 | 5 to 6 | $285 | |
| Chipmunks: Eco Adventure | 8:30 to 3:30 | 5 to 6 | $280 | |
| Orton Gillingham Literacy Boost Camp | 8:30 to 12:30 | 5 to 7 | $350 | |
| Ravens: Genius Hour | 8:30 to 3:30 | 7 to 9 | $290 | |
| Innovation | 9:00 to 3:00 | 8 to 11 | $450 | |
| Culinary Camp | 9:00 to 3:00 | 10 to 14 | $410 | |
| August 28 to September 1 | Chickadees: Summer Celebrations | 8:30 to 3:30 | 5 to 6 | $280 |
| Chipmunks: Summer Celebration | 8:30 to 3:30 | 5 to 6 | $280 | |
| Ravens: Messy Mucky Yucky & Wild Play Field Trip | 8:30 to 3:30 | 7 to 9 | $295 | |
| Gryphons: Art & Wild Play Field Trip | 8:30 to 3:30 | 10 to 12 | $295 | |
| August 28 to 31 | Pre-season field hockey training | 1:00 to 3:00 | 13 to 17 | $160 |
Glenlyon Norfolk School
Junior School (JK to Grade 5)
Middle (Grade 6 to 8) and Senior (Grade 9 to 12) Schools
We wish to acknowledge and respect the Lekwungen-Speaking Peoples on whose traditional territory we stand, and the Songhees, Esquimalt and Wsáneć Peoples whose historical relationships with the land, where we live, work, play and learn, continue to this day.
