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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.

  • 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
  • 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
     
  • Orton Gillingham Literacy Boost Camp

    Ages 5–7
    July 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
  • Culinary Camps

    • July 10-14: Ages 10 to 12
    • August 14-18: Ages 10 to 12
    • August 21-25: Ages 10 to 14
  • 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
  • Girl Power Sports Camp

    • July 10 to 14: Ages 11 to 14
  • Field Hockey Camp

    • July 17-21: Ages 9 to 13
    • August 28-31: Ages 13 to 17
  • 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

Summer Camps FAQs

List of 3 frequently asked questions.

  • Q: Is Extended Care available?

    Extended Care is available from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. free of charge to all campers from ages 5 to 10.
  • Q:
    I would like to cancel my child’s registration. What is your refund policy?

    All requests for refunds must be made in writing via email to ssullivan@mygns.ca. Refunds less than a $50 administrative charge per camp, per child, will be issued for all camp cancellations up to two weeks (14 days) before the first day of the camp. GNS reserves the right to cancel a camp due to insufficient enrolment or unavailability of instructors. If this situation arises, camps will be cancelled by 3:30 p.m. one week before the start date and all fees for a cancelled camp will be refunded.
  • Q: What if I am late to pick-up my child from Extended Care?

    For any child not picked up by the time reflected in their registration, parents will be charged a $25 late pick-up fee per child.

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

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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.