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Coming Home Safe
Grade Level:  P, 1, 2
Duration:  3 hours
Offered:  Year-round (some activities are seasonal)
Description:
Program Duration: 3 hours

 

Indoor Presentation:

  • Hug a Tree - Video outling what to do if you find yourself lost
  • Survival Kit activity sheet
  • Interactive discussion on playing outdoors safely and what to do if you are lost

Outdoor Component:

  • Students take part in a short nature hike into the McCurdy Woodland.
  • In groups, students build emergency shelters from natural materials (brush)
  • Campfire (if time and conditions permit it)

For a detailed list of curriculum and competencies outcomes please contact the NREC (nrec@novascotia.ca)</

Hug a Tree Program