PMA Weekend Experience
Activities & Challenges
Every Month comes with New Activities and Challenges Leading to Beneficial Outcomes and Building Resiliency
DECEMBER 17 - 23, 2022
Age: 8 – 18 | Parents are invited for extra fee
Overnight: YES
Duration: 7 Days & 6 Nights
Location: Whistler / Blackcomb Mountains
Accommodation: Phoenix Magnet Academy (PMA) Dormitory
Food: All Meals Provided
Drop-off Time & Location: December 17, 2022, 9 AM at 3454 West 36th Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6N 2R9 (VOS Office)*
Pick-up Time & Location: December 23, 2022, 4 PM at 3454 West 36th Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6N 2R9 (VOS Office)*
Price: $3,175 for skier/snowboarder schedule (must be able to ski Blue Runs) | $2,775 for non-skier/snowboarder schedule
Price includes activity fees, food, accommodation, transportation, ski tickets, and tax. Does not include ski/snowboard lessons and rentals
*Meeting and returning times are subject to change. Updates for any changes will be provided in a timely manner.
Activities
Skier/snowboarder Schedule
- Skiing/Snowboarding
- Snowshoeing
- Ice Fishing
Non-skier/snowboarder Schedule
- Wilderness Skills
- Snowshoeing
- Ice Fishing
- Tobogganing
- Ice Skating
Program Description & Learning Outcomes
- Improve and gain new outdoor recreation skills
- Experience and try out new winter sports
Building Resiliency
JANUARY 21 - 22, 2023
Age: 8 – 12
Overnight: YES
Duration: 2 Days & 1 Night
Location: Squamish
Accommodation: Phoenix Magnet Academy (PMA) Dormitory
Food: All Meals Provided
Drop-off Time & Location: January 21, 2023, 9 AM at 3454 West 36th Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6N 2R9 (VOS Office)*
Pick-up Time & Location: January 22, 2023, 4 PM at 3454 West 36th Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6N 2R9 (VOS Office)*
Price: $780
Price includes all instruction, activity fees, food, accommodation, transportation, and tax.
*Meeting and returning times are subject to change. Updates for any changes will be provided in a timely manner.
Activities
- Outdoor Cooking
- Camping Stove Cooking
- Snowshoeing
- Shelter Building
Program Description & Learning Outcomes
In this program, the participants will learn how to build snow shelters called Quinzee. The participants will learn the basics of creating the structure and ensure it is sturdy. The participants will also learn the essential survival skill of building a fire. This lesson will include how to start and maintain the fire, different fire starting materials (advantages and disadvantages of the different materials), and how to use a fire (flint) striker. Once the fire is made, the group will then prepare a delicious meal over the fire!
- Learn how to build and use a wood campfire for cooking
- Learn how to use a small camp backpacking stove to cook
- Being able to be outdoors and camp in the winter with good tasting meals
Building Resiliency
FEBRUARY 11 - 12, 2023
Age: 8 – 12
Overnight: YES
Duration: 2 Days & 1 Night
Location: Squamish
Accommodation: Phoenix Magnet Academy
Food: All Meals Provided
Drop-off Time & Location: February 11, 2023, 9 AM at 3454 West 36th Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6N 2R9 (VOS Office)*
Pick-up Time & Location: February 12, 2023, 4 PM at 3454 West 36th Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6N 2R9 (VOS Office)*
Price: $780
Price includes all instruction, activity fees, food, accommodation, transportation, and tax.
*Meeting and returning times are subject to change. Updates for any changes will be provided in a timely manner.
Activities
- Ice Fishing
- Winter Wilderness First Aid
Program Description & Learning Outcomes
This program will take the participants out ice fishing! As the name implies, the group will drill a hole in the ice of a lake, and place their lines in the hole to catch fish. The participants will learn the basics of ice fishing such as how to set up the rod, how to tie on the hook, and what bait to use.
The group will also learn basic winter wilderness first aid, giving them basic knowledge of survival techniques when out in cold weather. For example, the participants will learn how to stay warm (fire making), how to stay dry (shelter building), and how to survive in harsh environments.
- Learn how to fish on a frozen lake
- Learn how to conduct a search for a lost person in a winter forest
- Learn how to perform first aid and evacuate injured person out of a winter forest
Building Resiliency
March 12 - 17, 2023
Age: 8 – 12 (Parents invited with extra fee)
Overnight: YES
Duration: 6 Days & 5 Nights
Location: Sun Peaks Ski Resort, Kamloops
Accommodation: Sun Peaks Ski Resort, Kamloops
Food: All Meals Provided
Drop-off Time & Location: March 12, 2023, 9 AM at 3454 West 36th Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6N 2R9 (VOS Office)*
Pick-up Time & Location: March 17, 2023, 4 PM at 3454 West 36th Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6N 2R9 (VOS Office)*
Price: $2,700
Price includes activity fees, food, accommodation, transportation, ski tickets, and tax. Does not include ski/snowboard lessons and rentals.
*Meeting and returning times are subject to change. Updates for any changes will be provided in a timely manner.
Activities
- Skiing/Snowboarding
- Ice Skating
- Snowshoeing
- Dog Sledding
- Snow biking
Program Description & Learning Outcomes
For this program, participants will go on a ski trip to Sun Peaks Mountain Resort! The participants will learn/improve their abilities skiing or snowboarding. The participants will also have the opportunity to go ice skating, snowshoeing, dog sledding and even snow biking!
- Overcoming fears and apprehensions with new challenges such as learning ice skating and snowshoeing
- Improve new outdoor recreation skills
- Experience and try out new winter sports
- Learn how to work together as a team – cooking, cleaning and organizing a group
- Learn how to communicate as a team and make decisions and share responsibilities
- Understanding how leadership and followership work in a group to create harmony and success
Building Resiliency
APRIL 7 - 8, 2023
Age: 8 – 12
Overnight: NO
Duration: 2 Days
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation: Day program
Food: Bring your own lunch (check our most frequent questions about what to bring)
Drop-off Time & Location: April 7, 2023, 9 AM at 3454 West 36th Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6N 2R9 (VOS Office)*
Pick-up Time & Location: April 8, 2023, 4 PM at 3454 West 36th Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6N 2R9 (VOS Office)*
Price: $680
Price includes all instruction, activity fees, transportation, and tax.
*Meeting and returning times are subject to change. Updates for any changes will be provided in a timely manner.
Activities
- Community Service
- Aboriginal Day
Program Description & Learning Outcomes
Community service is a way for children to positively contribute to society and learn the benefits of helping others. 30 hours of community service is required in order to graduate high school in British Columbia. In this program participants will do 30 hours of community service of their choice (e.g. ocean cleanup, environmental restoration, etc). The group will also learn about local indigenous culture, taught by leaders in the indingenous community.
- Learn how to plan and deliver a community service project
- Learn how to do a community service project safely and successfully
- Learn what is the west coast Aboriginal history
Building Resiliency
May 20 - 22, 2023
Age: 8 – 12
Overnight: NO
Duration: 3 Days
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation: Day program
Food: Bring your own lunch (check our most frequent questions about what to bring)
Drop-off Time & Location: May 20, 2023, 9 AM at 3454 West 36th Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6N 2R9 (VOS Office)*
Pick-up Time & Location: May 22, 2023, 4 PM at 3454 West 36th Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6N 2R9 (VOS Office)*
Price: $1,280
Price includes all instruction, activity fees, transportation, and tax.
*Meeting and returning times are subject to change. Updates for any changes will be provided in a timely manner.
Activities
- Sea Kayaking
- Sailing
- Blue Barrel Rafting
Program Description & Learning Outcomes
For this program, participants will learn how/improve their abilities to sea kayak! The group will learn basic paddling techniques, and water safety. The participants will also go on a sailboat and learn the fundamentals of sailing! This includes concepts such as the different parts of the sailboat, boat regulations/laws, along with learning how to steer and operate the boat. Finally, the group will learn how/improve their ability to stand up paddleboard (SUP). The group will learn basic water safety skills on a SUP along with various balancing and paddling techniques.
- Master paddling strokes and rescue methods for sea kayaking
- Learn how to be a crew member
- Introduction to sailing a sloop style sail boat
- Learn how to build a raft out of blue barrels
- Learn about new water sports
Building Resiliency
JUNE 10 - 11, 2023
Age: 8 – 12
Overnight: YES
Duration: 2 Days & 1 Night
Location: Squamish
Accommodation: Phoenix Magnet Academy (PMA) Dormitory
Food: All Meals Provided
Drop-off Time & Location: June 10, 2023, 9 AM at 3454 West 36th Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6N 2R9 (VOS Office)*
Pick-up Time & Location: June 11, 2023, 4 PM at 3454 West 36th Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6N 2R9 (VOS Office)*
Price: $830
Price includes all instruction, activity fees, food, accommodation, transportation, and tax.
*Meeting and returning times are subject to change. Updates for any changes will be provided in a timely manner.
Activities
- Astronomy
- Telescope Training
- Constellation
- Outdoor Camping
Program Description & Learning Outcomes
For this program the group will learn the basics of astronomy and go stargazing! The participants will learn about the different constellations and learn how to use a telescope.
- Learn how does a telescope work and how to use it
- Learn what do planet and stars look like
- Learn about the universe