A Cave Adventure Field Trip!

Offered by Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park and Outdoor Centre and last updated on November 27, 2009.

Description

Come and experience one of Vancouver Island's most outstanding natural wonders. Our Cave Geology Interpretive Program is designed specifically to support school curriculum. Students explore the geologic history of underground caverns, learn about crystal formations and see ancient fossils. This unique program combines an excellent learning environment with fun-filled adventure. What they learn in a cave . . .they won't soon forget!.

Trip Details & Availability

Curriculum Active Living, Earth Science, Environment, Environment Activities, Geography, History, Physical Education, Resource Sciences, Sciences, Social Studies
For Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Months Available January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Days Offered Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Times Offered 9:00 am, 9:30 am, 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 11:30 am, 12:00 pm, 12:15 pm, 12:15 pm, 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm, Outside of School Hours, Overnight
Duration See notes.
Max. Students See Additional Notes
City Other
Trip Packages Both Pre-Visit and Post-Visit Packages
Additional Audiences Guides, Scouts, ESL, Adult Groups, Daycamps
Offered In French? No
Additional Notes Large groups are broken down into smaller groups of 14 students + 1 adult supervisor upon arrival and fitted with helmets / lights. Each group is assigned a cave guide and sets out to explore the caverns. Maximum of 56 students + 4 supervisors at one time and duration is approx. 4 hrs with this size group. Larger groups can be accommodated if extra participants can wait or take part in other activities. Minimum duration is 2 hours. Overnight camping is also available, either in group campsites or in native style teepees or unique geo-domes! Other group activities include rock rappelling, canoe programs, Wilderness Survival Skills, a Challenge Obstacle Course and the Horne Lake Amazing Race!

Fee Details

Cost Per Student $14
Cost Per Adult $17
Fee Notes $14 Child rate for students age 11 and under. Students 12 and over pay $17. The school must provide 1 adult supervisor for each group of 14 students and this supervisor goes free of charge. Extra supervisors above the req'd number pay the regular adult fee of $17. Overnight Camping is also available at $2.50 per person, per night or camp in teepee for $5 per person, per night.

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