Columbia Outdoor School

Happy Halloween! Our Halloween HullabaBOO kicks off in just one hour at Idlewild. In keeping with the theme and the last day of Bat Week we want to remind you that FIRST THURSDAY’S with Columbia Outdoor School starts this week. Check out the link to our website to see what our homeschool students will get up to on Thursday! Register today, spaces are limited! http://columbiaoutdoorschool.com/first-thursdays

This Saturday, November 28th! 11:00 AM- 3:00 PM (or until supplies last) Cranbrook Dodge, on the strip in Cranbrook... Locally Sourced, Kootenay Tree Farm Douglas Fir Trees. 5-7 Feet 7-9 Feet Cost: By Donation Pay with Cash, Debit or Credit on site. Covid-19 protocols are being followed. All money raised goes to helping get our local kids outside in our camp programs who otherwise could not afford to go. Give the gift of Camp this Christmas and purchase your tree from us this Saturday. Thank you Cranbrook Dodge for your continued support!

ATTENTION HOMESCHOOLING PARENTS! Columbia Outdoor School is offering a solution for Homeschooling parents who could use a little help meeting curriculum requirements- specifically SCIENCE! Join us the First Thursday of each month for OUTDOOR, CURRICULIM CONNECTED learning with our Certified BC Teacher- Sparkie! ... Our program is all outdoors, physical distancing and covid protocols are being followed. For more information, or to register your student check out our website today! http://columbiaoutdoorschool.com/first-thursdays

3 more days until our Halloween HullabaBOO!!! Register now to confirm your spot! For more information and to register: http://columbiaoutdoorschool.com/halloween-hullababoo

Join us for some Halloween Fun! Ages: 5 to 12 years Where: Idlewild Park - Meet at campfire pit at top of taboggan hill... Runs: October 31st, 1:00pm to 3:00pm What to bring: Wear your Halloween costume, a small backpack & water bottle ***make sure you're dressed for the weather, as this is an OUTDOOR event. ACTIVITIES: All of our activities will be physically distant and follow all of the latest Covid- 19 protocols. Activities will include active games, Halloween treats, a campfire, and a spooky Halloween creation! To keep our numbers low, parents will need to leave the area once children have been signed in. Halloween Candy (nut free) as well and s’mores and Hot Chocolate will be served. Spaces are limited, click here to register today: http://columbiaoutdoorschool.com/halloween-hullababoo

A Covid- 19 Friendly, Halloween event! (Registration Mandatory) We know that some parents aren't sure what to do this year for Halloween. So, we are hosting an outdoor, physically distant option for your goblins and ghouls at Idlewild Saturday Oct. 31st from 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM. Kids are encouraged to dress up in their Halloween Costumes, parents are encouraged to take advantage of our safe and fun childcare, once your kids are checked in we ask that you leave the program area to keep our numbers low. Check out our website for more information, and to register today! Spaces are limited. http://columbiaoutdoorschool.com/halloween-hullababoo

Our friends at Invermere BC Events have some great ideas around safe trick or treating this year! Still not sure if you want your kids to go out, but don't want them to miss out on the fun? We are hosting our own Halloween HullabaBOO at Idlewild Park Saturday October 31st 1:00PM- 3:00PM for more info. or to register, check out our website: http://columbiaoutdoorschool.com/halloween-hullababoo