{"id":41864,"date":"2026-09-07T18:37:54","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T23:37:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.profaqua.ca\/?page_id=41864"},"modified":"2026-09-07T18:37:56","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T23:37:56","slug":"our-outdoor-workshops","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.profaqua.ca\/en\/our-outdoor-workshops\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Outdoor Workshops"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column]<h3 class=\"boc_heading  center  \"  style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;margin-top: 0px;color: #333;\"><span>Young people don\u2019t just learn science\u2026 <strong>they live it!<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"boc_divider_holder\"><div class=\"boc_divider  \"  style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;height: 1px;background: #eeeeee;\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"693jk\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"111\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"111\">Would you like to give your students an outdoor science experience where nature becomes their classroom?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1lasz3g\" data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"146\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"146\" data-is-last-node=\"\">You\u2019re in the right place!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"boc_divider_holder\"><div class=\"boc_divider  \"  style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;height: 1px;background: #eeeeee;\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"15r9756\" data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"192\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"192\">The Best Classroom Is\u2026 Nature!<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"481\">Profaqua offers a series of outdoor science workshops that give students the opportunity to learn directly in their natural environment. By observing, exploring, and experimenting in the field, students develop their curiosity, observation skills, and understanding of natural phenomena.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"781\">Outdoor learning is known for its many benefits: it promotes concentration, stimulates creativity, encourages physical activity, and supports students\u2019 well-being. It is also an excellent way to develop respect for the environment while giving concrete meaning to concepts learned in the classroom.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"962\">Designed in connection with the <strong data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"846\">British Columbia curriculum<\/strong>, our workshops transform the schoolyard, a park, or a nearby natural space into a true open-air science laboratory.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1101\">Each outdoor experience is an opportunity to observe, explore, and understand scientific phenomena directly in their natural environment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1133\">Our outdoor workshops include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1258\">\n<li data-section-id=\"3w0axp\" data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1146\"><strong data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1146\">Trees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jhb02m\" data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1160\"><strong data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1160\">Flowers<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"mvdrtp\" data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1174\"><strong data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1174\">Insects<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"74to1z\" data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1215\"><strong data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1215\">Birds in Their Natural Environment<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"266019\" data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1235\"><strong data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1235\">Spring Plants<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1mrszab\" data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1258\"><strong data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1258\">Underground Life<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1315\"><strong data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1315\">Because the best discoveries often begin\u2026 outdoors!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"e19g5a\" data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1360\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1360\">What to Expect for Outdoor Workshops<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1751\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1pa4jjp\" data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1459\"><strong data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1459\">Workshops take place in the schoolyard, a park, or a natural space located near the school.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"u54bjt\" data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1572\"><strong data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1572\">To make the most of outdoor conditions, these activities are offered in September, October, May, and June.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1f4g6p0\" data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1751\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1751\" data-is-last-node=\"\">The weather may sometimes surprise us, but it never takes away the joy of learning! In case of bad weather, the activity can be adapted and presented indoors at the school.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; image=&#8221;40817&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"1pcy1xs\" data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"116\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"116\">Outdoor Workshop Pricing<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"168\"><em data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"168\">Minimum of two classes per day for this pricing:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"263\">\n<li data-section-id=\"3hltpw\" data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"216\"><strong data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"195\">60-minute workshop:<\/strong> Starting at <strong data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"216\">$205<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xt7aeu\" data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"263\"><strong data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"242\">75-minute workshop:<\/strong> Starting at <strong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"263\">$256<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"mzpvyh\" data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"287\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"287\">Additional Fees<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"790\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<li data-section-id=\"7bes33\" data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"407\">Travel fee: a minimum of <strong data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"348\">$25 plus $0.90 per kilometre<\/strong> between our office and the workshop location (round trip).<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"z8z8tq\" data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"516\">Travel fees for remote areas: <strong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"490\">Contact us to learn about our preferred rates:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"mailto:eric.tremblay@profaqua.ca\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"516\">eric.tremblay@profaqua.ca<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"9pyepn\" data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"657\">Additional fees for perishable materials may apply to certain workshops. This information will be indicated on the selected workshop page.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"b3pq1s\" data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"756\">A <strong data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"673\">$60 fee<\/strong> will be charged if there is a delay of more than 90 minutes between two workshops.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1r2i5sl\" data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"790\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"790\" data-is-last-node=\"\">GST and PST are additional.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"boc_divider_holder\"><div class=\"boc_divider  \"  style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;height: 1px;background: #eeeeee;\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Bring Science to Life in a New Way\u2026 in Just a Few Clicks:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<a\thref=\"\" \n\t\t\t\tclass=\"button btn_medium btn_theme_color btn_rounded btn_normal_style    \"  target='_self'><span>VIEW OUR WORKSHOPS<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"boc_spacing \" style=\"height: 20px\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text] Would you like to give your students an outdoor science experience where nature becomes their classroom? 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