ESL Summer Camps 2017
About Pear Tree Education
Pear Tree Education is about to change your idea of summer camps. With any Pear Tree summer course, your child will spend as much time
as possible outside, experiencing education hands-on in the open air. Your child will learn and experience diverse skills and goals, such as
multidisciplines (science, math, social studies, and language arts), creativity, teamwork, technology, public speaking, sports, and critical
thinking. Furthermore, Pear Tree offers some of the most unique educational experiences, connecting education to the community!
If your child has never taken a course with Pear Tree, we’re about to change your understanding of education, too, because Pear Tree
Education is Vancouver’s one and only 21st century private elementary school and learning centre. All of our courses are taught by fullyqualified, experienced school teachers passionate about our system of learning. We’re confident you won’t find a better educational
summer camp.
Pear Tree’s ESL Summer Camps
For beginners to English, Pear Tree Education is offering amazing ESL summer camps! These are for children aged 5-14 yrs who are either
visiting Canada or are new immigrants. Our camps take place at our East Vancouver location: Tai-Kong United Church near Fraser St on Elgin
St / E 31st. Pear Tree makes learning English easier by teaching the language within one of our theme-based courses. All of our courses
will enhance your child’s understanding of what they are learning at school, while at the same time focusing on learning English. All of our
teachers for these courses are fully-qualified school teachers who know how to teach our Pear Tree courses at an appropriate ESL language
level. Classes are organised based on age groups. As our ESL camps run alongside our regular summer camps in East Vancouver, your child
will have many opportunities to interact with Canadian students. Choose from 9 weeks of amazing educational camps!
ESL Camp Prices 2017
Pear Tree’s ESL camp prices are based on smaller class sizes of a maximum of 10 students per class. Prices include 1 x cultural field trip per
week. Classes are taught by experienced and fully-qualified Vancouver school teachers.
Prices are for 5-day weeks. On weeks with statutory holidays, the price will be calculated for the actual number of days. This applies to our
Hot Lunch program, too.
Pear Tree Camp Highlights
• 10 x students per camp
• 1 x school teacher per class
• 1 x cultural field trip per week
• 1:5 ratio on field trips
• Opportunities to interact with
Canadian students
• Specialised first aid training for
managers and teachers
• Very high quality camps
• Amazing value for money!
• Healthy balance of indoor/outdoor
time
Camp Times: 9am - 3pm
All prices subject to GST
Non-Refundable Deposit = $100 per course registration
Additional Options
In 2013, we introduced our Healthy Hot Lunch program to ensure that your child has the optimal nutrition for growth, energy, and mental
alertness. Our Hot Lunch program as been incredibly successful, converting picky eaters into adventurous eaters! Why not give it a try?
PreCamp & AfterCamp Care
Hot Lunch Program
Small and intimate by design, progressive by choice, and innovative by necessity,
Pear Tree is a private elementary school that is redefining what it is to teach and
learn in the modern world. When students aren’t learning the way we teach, it’s time
to teach the way they learn. And that’s what we do.
Visit our website www.peartree.school for more details.
Week 1: July 4th-8th (4-day week)
Nature Explorers
Super Scientists
Ages 5-7
Ages 8+
Join us in a week of outdoor adventures, where we’ll learn about nature
Get your lab coats and beakers ready!
and how to take care of it!
Science is always fun when you’re doing the experiments! In
We will learn about Vancouver’s old growth forests, build a humming-
this exciting, hands-on course, we’ll be conducting a variety of
bird feeder, use natural items to make eco art, and take photography of
experiments, learning about the scientific method, carrying out
nature.
observations and recording data in our science journals, just like real
scientists.
Through nature walks, lots of outdoor play, as well field trips to local
natural settings, we’re sure you’ll discover something new about natu-
Among our activities will be ‘Flubber’ making, dissections, and even
re this week!
kitchen science, where we get to eat our experiments!
Week 2: July 10th - 14th
Painter’s Pallet
Ancient Olympians
Ages 5-7
Ages 8+
As painters, we will have lots of time to try different paints and
In this course, students will learn about Ancient Greek myths and
painting techniques! We’ll work with water colour, acrylic and tempera
legends, and make connections to how Ancient Greece influenced
paints.
today’s society. We’ll cook food and feast like the Ancient Greeks,
create some Greek mosaic art, build a Greek-inspired building and
Our paintings will be inspired by nature, animals, literature, our
perform Greek Reader’s Theater.
friends and family, and even the summer weather!
Our course will be concluded with “Mini Olympics”, where students in
The young artists of this course will have a small portfolio of art pieces
the course design the activities for all Pear Tree students to participate
to share with you at the end of this week.
in! This is a great leadership and community building opportunity.
Week 3: July 17th - 21st
Go Green Eco Team
Photography
Ages 5-7
Ages 8+
Want to learn about how you can “go green”?
Vancouver is one of the most photogenic cities in the world, especially
in the summer! Join us for a week of capturing this beauty by learning
At Pear Tree, you’ll learn how to be better citizens, both locally and
about composition and creating meaning behind photography.
globally, through fun and practical ways. We’ll plant terrariums, create
our own worm farm, and even make our own eco-friendly soap!
You’ll learn all about basic digital photography techniques and use
these to take some great photos. As well, you’ll have the opportunity
Some great outdoor activities we’ll be doing include participating in
to turn your photos into cards.
recycling relays, as well as storm drain marking to increase awareness
about protecting our local salmon streams!
PLEASE NOTE: It is recommended that students bring their own digital
camera for this course.
Week 4: July 24th - 28th
Our Community
Kids Can Cook!
Ages 5-7
Ages 8+
We will explore the roles of various important members of our
Do you want to learn how to make healthy and delicious snacks and
community, including fire fighters, construction workers, doctors,
meals? Join us in another week of more cooking and baking! In this
police officers and veterinarians.
hands-on course, you’ll learn how to read recipes and measure ingredients, learn about nutrition and healthy living, as well as the impor-
These roles will be explored through art, literature, and dramatic play.
tance of kitchen safety. You’ll visit a local restaurant, too! Each day
Students will take on the roles of different community members,
you’ll cook two dishes, and will take home your own recipe book at the
design their own town, and learn how they fit in our community.
end of the course.
PLEASE NOTE: Pear Tree’s Hot Lunch Program is mandatory for this
course, as food is provided throughout the week. Therefore, an additional $65 must be added to the camp price.
Week 5: July 31st - August 4th
Super Structures
Film Studios
Ages 5-7
Ages 8+
Do you like to build things? Are you an aspiring engineer? Then this
Calling all future movie directors! Using computers and digital
hands-on exploration course is for you!
cameras, your team will create and direct several of your own
animations and short films. You’ll make storyboards and scenery, and
During this course, you will learn basic building principals and apply
will create your own short animation and film. You’ll learn how to add
your knowledge by taking part in daily structure challenges!
simple voice overs, words, music and sound effects. Each day, we will
learn a different drama technique, and we’ll even do some of our own
You will learn how to apply critical thinking skills, how to be a creative
acting to film!
designer and problem-solver, and apply math, science and design
concepts using a variety of building materials, including straws, paper,
PLEASE NOTE: It is recommended that students bring their own digital
clay, blocks, K’Nex, Lego and even eggs!
camera for this course.
Week 6: August 8th - 11th (4-day week)
O Canada!
Book Circles
Ages 5-7
Ages 8+
Coming to Canada, it is important to learn something of the history and
Pear Tree is offering kids the chance to learn how to develop basic
culture of the country. O’ Canada is the perfect course for just that!
reading and writing skils through the use of picture books and graphic
novels.
We’ll read different stories about Canada and Canadians, make some
Canadian food, create some epic pictures and paintings in the style of
By working with engaging and easier texts, students will learn how to
Emily Carr, learn about some great Canadian inventors and inventions,
develop basic literacy skills in English.
be inspired by Canadian athletes, and look at Canadian wildlife and
nature.
We’ll use technology and public speaking to further enrich learning.
Basic writing will play a strong element to the course.
Phew! So much in 4 days!
Week 7: August 14th - 18th
Story World
Food, Glorious Food!
Ages 5-7
Ages 8+
In Pear Tree’s Story World camp, we’ll explore graphic novels, picture
Yes, food is glorious! Vancouver is such a “foodie” city, with so many
books and short stories as a way to develop our literacy skills!
different dishes and fresh, healthy things to eat. In this course, we’ll
introduce students to basic nutrition, prepare a dish each class, learn
Some of the important literacy skills we will practice daily include
about fitness and healthy living. We will do blind taste-testing, make
making inferences, asking questions, and connecting to characters’
food art, and even take food photography! Students will gain an
feelings in books.
appreciation for trying new things and how food impacts their body.
Each class, we will explore different authors and genres. These books
PLEASE NOTE: Pear Tree’s healthy Hot Lunch Program is mandatory
will inspire art, drama and other activities. We will even make our own
for this course, as food is provided throughout the week. Therefore,
short picture book!
an additional $65 must be added to the camp price.
Week 8: August 21st - 25th
Wetland Wonders
Graphic Novels ‘17
Ages 5-7
Ages 8+
Trout Lake offers a great, safe place for young students to learn about
Come and experience Pear Tree’s amazing updated version of its al-
some local wetland animals up close!
ready much-loved Graphic Novels course!
Wetlands are an important part of Vancouver’s ecosystem, and as
Taking advantage of some amazing changes in technology, your child
young biologists, we’ll study some of wetlands features up close.
will get to create graphic novels on a level of sophistication never before imaginable and with unlimited potential.
We will learn about the life cycle of a frog, study water plants, observe
local birds, and do pond dipping! Each day will have a different focus
In this course, we combine basic English, acting, photography, art and
and we will explore through art, drama, literature and experiments.
technology to create our own high-quality digital graphic novels to
take home at the end of the course.
Week 9: August 28th - September 1st
Fairy Tale Theatre
TV Reporters
Ages 5-7
Ages 8+
Once upon a time at Pear Tree, we had a camp about Fairy Tales! Kings,
TV plays a big part in North American culture! Whether your child is
evil stepmothers, princesses and magic are some of the topics we will
interested in talk shows, weather reports, or the news, Pear Tree’s TV
explore.
reporter has something for them.
You’ll build houses for the Three Little Pigs, bake gingerbread men,
Over the week, your child will make a series of TV productions using
and engage in dramatic play related to fairy tales. We will even read
digital technology, and edit them using video editing software. They’ll
fractured fairy tales!
even use Green Screen effects! During the course, they will go on a
field trip to the CTV newsroom.
This is an excellent course to develop reading and speaking skills in a
fun and creative way!
This is an amazing course for developing basic public speaking skills!
Outdoor Time!
8-Jul
08.00-09.00
Pre-Camp Supervision
Pre-Camp Supervision
Pre-Camp Supervision
Pre-Camp Supervision
Pre-Camp Supervision
09.00-09.15
Choice Time
Choice Time
Choice Time
Choice Time
Choice Time
09.15-10.00
Activity 1
Activity 1
Activity 1
Activity 1
Activity 1
10.00-10.30
Morning Snack Time /
Break / Choice Time
Morning Snack Time /
Break / Choice Time
Morning Snack Time /
Break / Choice Time
Morning Snack Time /
Break / Choice Time
Morning Snack Time /
Break / Choice Time
10.30-11.15
Activity 2
Activity 2
Activity 2
Activity 2
Activity 2
11.15-12.00
PRECAMP
Fri
7-Jul
Activity 3
Activity 3
Activity 3
Activity 3
Activity 3
Outdoor recreation at
Macdonald Park,
Outdoor recreation at
Macdonald Park,
Outdoor recreation at
Macdonald Park,
Outdoor recreation at
Macdonald Park,
Outdoor recreation at
Macdonald Park,
Return to Pear Tree,
Return to Pear Tree,
Return to Pear Tree,
Return to Pear Tree,
Return to Pear Tree,
Lunchtime,
Lunchtime,
Lunchtime,
Lunchtime,
Lunchtime,
Choice Time
Choice Time
Choice Time
Choice Time
Choice Time
13.30-14.15
MORNING
Thu
6-Jul
Activity 4
Activity 4
Activity 4
Activity 4
Activity 4
14.15-14.30
LUNCH
Wed
5-Jul
Break / Choice Time
Break / Choice Time
Break / Choice Time
Break / Choice Time
Break / Choice Time
Activity 5
Activity 5
Activity 5
Activity 5
Final Presentation
After-Camp Supervision
& Snack
After-Camp Supervision
& Snack
After-Camp Supervision
& Snack
After-Camp Supervision
& Snack
After-Camp Supervision
& Snack
12.00-13.30
Tue
4-Jul
14.30-15.00
AFTERNOON
Mon
15.00 - 17.00
AFTER-CAMP
As educational experts, Pear Tree’s summer camps have a
healthy balance of indoor and outdoor time. We make the most
of Vancouver’s summer weather as part of our course time,
field trips, and recreation.
Sample Weekly Schedule
Pear Tree’s Hot Lunch Program
Why not take advantage of Pear Tree’s Hot Lunch Program? For just $65 per week, your child will
receive a healthy combination of a hot meal with veggies, and a morning and afternoon snack!
Our menu is approved by a certified nutritionist.
Healthy Food
=
Healthy Mind
Sample Weekly Menu
Monday
Banana Bread &
Apple Slices
Spaghetti Bolognese
‘a la Pear Tree’
Red Peppers &
Hummus
Tuesday
Whole Wheat Bagel
& Banana
Salmon, Spinach &
Broccoli Frittata
Granola & Greek
Yogurt
Wednesday
Carrot Loaf
Chicken Taco Chilli
Cucumbers &
Cheese
Thursday
Pumpkin Spice Loaf Minestrone Soup &
Italian Bread
Coconut Chia
Pudding & Granola
Friday
Oatmeal & Banana
Black Bean &
Vegetable Wraps
Baby Carrots
& Artichoke Dip
Terms & Conditions + Waiver
Please note that our T&Cs and waiver differ from other organizations, so please ensure that you read this information
prior to registering. If you are unsure about anything mentioned, please feel free to contact us.
TAX
DEPOSITS
SWITCHING COURSES
FINAL PAYMENT
REFUNDS
BEHAVIOUR
COURSE
CANCELLATIONS
All prices are subject to 5% GST.
GST will also be charged on deposit payments (i.e. $105 total for one deposit).
Your child will be registered only when a $100 deposit has been received for the specific
course(s) they are attending. Deposits are part of the course price, they are not additional.
Deposits are non-refundable (except in the event that course is cancelled), but may be transferred to alternative courses. Deposits cannot be combined.
Additionally, please see our section below concerning Shyness/Anxiety.
You are permitted to switch your current registration to one of our other courses up to 7
days before the start of the current course.
Full payment must be received 1 week before the start of the course. If credit cards details
have been provided, payment will automatically be charged to your credit card. Otherwise, it
is the customer’s responsibility to provide payment details by the due date.
Requests for refunds on full payments can be made in writing or in person up to 2 weeks (14
days) before the start of the applicable course(s). We will refund your money in the manner it
was originally paid to us, less the $100 non-refundable deposit(s).
If your child is asked to leave our course(s) due to bad behaviour, no refund will be issued.
Expulsion from Pear Tree’s camps is a last-case course of action. Initially, Pear Tree will communicate with parents to try to deal with bad behaviour. However, if the child’s actions are
repeated and/or a threat to themselves, other children, or the quality of Pear Tree’s camps,
expulsion will be necessary.
In the event that there are insufficient students registered in your course, Pear Tree Education reserves the right to cancel this course, but will offer you the choice of an alternative
course or a full refund, including deposit payments. Pear Tree endeavours to provide parents
with as much advanced notice as possible concerning cancellations so that you have the
opportunity to find alternative camp arrangements.
CURRICULA CHANGES
COURSE LEVEL
DROP OFF & PICK-UP
POLICIES
Curricula content may vary from the course description advertised.
Unless explicitly mentioned, all courses are intended for beginners. As such, we always start
from the basics. It is unrealistic to expect our courses to begin at advanced level material, as
we have no prior knowledge of the abilities of our students.
For welfare purposes, parents are responsible for ensuring that their children are dropped
off and picked up by an adult - regardless of the age of your children. Unlike a regular school,
Pear Tree students cannot arrive or leave unaccompanied, unless this has been agreed by
Pear Tree’s directors.
Unless you are registered for our Pre-Camp service, student arrival time should be no earlier
than 8.50am. If children arrive earlier, parents must remain with their children until 8.50am,
at which time the children can enter the classroom.
Pear Tree Education reserves the right to charge a fee for after-camp supervision in the
event of very late or persistently late pick up times.
Pear Tree must be informed, in advance, of the details of any person (or changes in person)
that will be picking up your child, whether this be a relative, nanny, or family friend. You can
do this by email, or speak to one of Pear Tree’s managers.
Parents are welcome to wait in our reception area until 9.30am, but cannot remain in the
classroom once the class has begun.
As with most public/private schools, students at Pear Tree are expected to be in class from
9am - 3pm. We do not offer the flexible hours of daycares.
ATTENDANCE
Please note that we do not provide (partial) refunds if your child is unable to attend the full
course (e.g. because of appointments, sickness or vacations).
RESPONSIBILITY FOR
CHILD
Pear Tree is responsible for your child’s welfare/safety only when parents/guardians have
left Pear Tree’s facilities.
SHYNESS / ANXIETY
LUNCH POLICY
‘3-BITE’ RULE
CLOTHING
SUN PROTECTION
INDOOR SHOES
If your child suffers from separation anxiety or a reluctance to meet new people or
participate in new activities, it is the parent’s responsibility to arrange a tour of Pear Tree’s
facilities before registering. This is to give your child the opportunity to become accustomed
to our new surroundings, as well as for you to determine if your child will be comfortable
attending our summer camps.
Please note that we do not provide refunds on course payments or deposits in the event that
your child is unwilling to participate in or attend our course(s).
Parents are welcome to wait in our reception area until 9.30am, but cannot remain in the
classroom once the class has begun.
If you do not wish to choose Pear Tree’s ‘Hot Lunch’ option, you are responsible for providing
your children with a packed lunch. As part of our educational philosophy of connecting
education real life, Pear Tree Education strongly advises that this lunch be a healthy, wellbalanced meal (i.e. one that contains complex carbohydrates, vegetables, protein, healthy
fats, and ideally essential fatty acids AKA EFAs). Pizzas, hamburgers and hot dogs - even
homemade versions - are not permitted at Pear Tree.
As part of Pear Tree’s ‘Hot Lunch’ program and our endeavour to increase good eating habits
habits, students are expected to sample every lunch and snack. Our general guideline is 3
bites of a variety of the ingredients, though the actual number of bites may be more/less
depending upon the circumstances. If you do not support this policy, you are advised not the
choose our Hot Lunch program.
Children should wear appropriate clothing for the weather conditions and the nature of the
activities they are participating in. As part of our policy for daily outdoor activity, we will go
outside even if it’s raining.
Please ensure that your arrives at Pear Tree with sunscreen already applied. Pear Tree is able
to apply further sunscreen if this is provided and requested. Parents are also encourage to
provide their children with a sun hat and sunglasses.
We ask that children bring a pair of indoor shoes (e.g. slippers, flip flops) to change into.
MEDICAL / DIETARY
INFORMATION
MEDICAL TREATMENT
Parents are responsible for informing Pear Tree’s directors of any relevant medical
and dietary information that affects your child’s safety and welfare, as well as positive
participation in our courses. This includes disorders such as autism, ADHD, etc.
By registering your child with Pear Tree, you are consenting to Pear Tree’s first aid qualified
staff or an attending physician to provide medical attention to your child in the event on an
accident or emergency.
Parents are responsible for all costs in the event of emergency medical treatment.
FIELD TRIPS
WAIVER
PHOTO/VIDEO POLICY
For field trips, Pear Tree uses a combination of public buses and walking, both of which carry
a degree of risk. Parents are consenting to this when registering for courses with inclusive
field trips.
For all Pear Tree camps / courses, you agree that there is a certain degree of risk of injury
involved in your child’s participation in such activities, and waive any and all right and claim
for any damages of any sort or any other claim or remedy of any sort I may have against Pear
Tree Education, its directors, officers, and staff, in connection with your child’s participation
in Pear Tree’s courses.
Parents consent to pictures and videos taken by Pear Tree’s staff to be used in promotion
or advertisement for its educational services and future summer camps, including on its
website and Facebook page.
Pear Tree Education, 215-2678 West Broadway, Vancouver, B.C. V6K 2G3 (T) 604 355 2155 (E) [email protected]