BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//A Rocha - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:A Rocha X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://arocha.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for A Rocha REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210915T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211124T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T033434 CREATED:20210828T031615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210828T031615Z UID:36351-1631719800-1637773200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Explore Outdoors Wednesdays: Fall 2021 After-School Program (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Explore the outdoors after school this fall!\nWe are passionate about supporting children’s discovery of the awe and wonder of the natural world\, deepening their love and knowledge of their place\, and helping them to be more confident outdoors. Many studies have shown that spending time in nature has numerous positive emotional\, mental\, psychological and social benefits\, especially on children. According to this article from Psychology Today\, some of these benefits are: \n\nNature has rejuvenating effects on attention\nNature relieves stress\nContact with nature (and animals) boosts self-discipline\nStudent motivation\, enjoyment\, and engagement are better in natural settings\nTime outdoors is tied to higher levels of physical activity and fitness\nNature may boost learning by providing a more supportive context for learning\nVegetated settings tend to provide calmer\, quieter\, safer contexts for learning\nNatural settings seem to foster warmer\, more cooperative relations\n\nWho: Our after school program is designed for children from Grades K-7. There are only 12 spaces available. The group will be split into two smaller groups to engage in outdoor learning\, team building\, leadership and fun together. \nWhat: A deeper exploration of our local ecosystems: wetland\, forest\, river and garden and farm. \nWhen: After school from 3:30 – 5pm on Wednesdays\, for 11 weeks in Fall (Sept 15 – Nov 24) \n*Please take note that a minimum of six participants must be signed up so that the program can be run effectively. \nWhere: All programming will take place at A Rocha Brooksdale: 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, BC V3Z 9V2. The kids will explore our farm\, river\, wetland and forest habitats here at Brooksdale. \nWhy: Kids will have a fully outdoor\, fun and safe opportunity to make friends in a small group with very experienced teachers/leaders. Some learning outcomes include: \n\nBuilding confidence and comfort in the outdoors\nMaking friends and discovering nature together\nCultivating curiosity and wonder in nature\nDeepening appreciation of indigenous knowledge\nSharing joy and excitement through fun and adventure \nDeepening connections to nature\, self and others\n\nHow to Register: \n\nSign up and make payment through Eventbrite.\nDownload and complete the Registration Form and Parent Information & Agreement (Note: You don’t have to submit the forms if your child has attended one of our 2021 Summer Day Camps. )\nReturn forms at least 7 days prior to the day you registered for. Please email them to canada.kids@arocha.ca\n\nIMPORTANT: Your registration is NOT considered complete until we have received the registration form containing medical information and waiver. \nCANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS: If the program is cancelled due to Covid-19 provincial health requirements\, all fees will be fully refunded to affected families. \nFamilies withdrawing with more than one week’s notice before the start of the After-school program will be refunded the registration minus the Eventbrite administration fee. There will be no refund once the program has started. \nThank you so much for your support and we look forward to seeing your child/children at our After-School Program! Don’t forget to also check out our Pro-D Day programs\, coming soon! \n\n\n\nPlease fill out the Day Camp Registration Form Package and return it to canada.kids@arocha.ca \nFinancial assistance available. Contact us for more information. \n×Contact us at Brooksdale\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\nContact: Contact Us Page\n\n\n\nName\n\n\nEmail Address\n\n\n\nYour Subject\n\n\nYour Message:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nreCAPTCHA helps prevent automated form spam.\n\nThe submit button will be disabled until you complete the CAPTCHA.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information \n \n \n \n\nClose URL:https://arocha.ca/event/explore-outdoors-wednesdays-fall-2021-after-school-program-surrey-bc/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Day Camps ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ARC-2094-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210924T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210924T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T033434 CREATED:20210901T024019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T024019Z UID:36383-1632474000-1632495600@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Celebrate World Rivers Day Pro-D Day (Langley Schools) (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Rivers are full of life! Come explore the river we especially care for — the Tatalu River (Little Campbell River) — and discover the amazing diversity of life close-up.\n\nCamp runs from 9am to 3pm.\nCome dressed for an active day outside (rain or shine). Wear gear for the weather: hats\, boots or water shoes\, layers and sun/rain protection. (No umbrellas\, please)\nBring extra set of clothing and socks.\nBring your own snack (both morning and afternoon)\, lunch & water bottle.\nBring hand sanitizer and mask. We’ll use masks for activities where we’re in close proximity to one another. *(following the most current BC protocols)\n\nHow to Register \nRegistration is a 3-step process: \n1. Sign up\, and make payment through Eventbrite. \n2. Download and complete the Day Camp Registration Form and Parent Information & Agreement Form. (Note: You don’t have to submit the forms if your child has attended one of our 2021 programs\, unless info has changed.) \n3.  Return forms by 7 days prior to the day you registered for. Please email them to canada.kids@arocha.ca \nIMPORTANT: Your registration is NOT considered complete until we have received the registration forms containing medical information and Consent waiver. \nCANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:  If a camp is cancelled due to Covid-19 provincial health requirements\, all camp fees will be fully refunded to affected families.   \nFamilies withdrawing with more than one week’s notice will be refunded full registration cost minus the Eventbrite administrative fee. If it is within the week prior to the camp\, $50 will be non-refundable\, and the rest depending on if the spot is filled. \nThank you so much for your support and we look forward to seeing your child/children at our Pro-D Day! \nA Rocha is a Christian environmental stewardship organization and our camp will include short reflections on Creation Care. For inquiries\, please email canada.kids@arocha.ca or call  604 542 9006. \n— \nIn light of COVID-19\, we are implementing changes in all areas of our work. As Pro-D Day activities take place outdoors\, we are still moving forward with this event but are taking extra precautions and maintaining physical distancing. Please stay at home if you have had symptoms or traveled\, or have been in contact with someone with symptoms or who has traveled in the last 14 days. Additional details on our prevention plan will be sent after registration. \n \n\nReminder: Please fill out the Day Camp Registration Form and Parent Information & Agreement Form  and return it to canada.kids@arocha.ca \nFinancial assistance available. Contact us for more information. \n×Contact us at Brooksdale\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\nContact: Contact Us Page\n\n\n\nName\n\n\nEmail Address\n\n\n\nYour Subject\n\n\nYour Message:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nreCAPTCHA helps prevent automated form spam.\n\nThe submit button will be disabled until you complete the CAPTCHA.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information \n \n \n \n\nClose URL:https://arocha.ca/event/celebrate-world-rivers-day-pro-d-day-langley-schools-surrey-bc/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Day Camps ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/170Arocha2018_BMC9456-3-e1654819938354.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210927T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210927T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T033435 CREATED:20210828T034109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210828T034205Z UID:36355-1632733200-1632754800@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Celebrate World Rivers Day Pro-D Day (Surrey Schools) (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Rivers are full of life! Come explore the river we especially care for — the Tatalu River (Little Campbell River) — and discover the amazing diversity of life close-up.\n\nCamp runs from 9am to 3pm.\nCome dressed for an active day outside (rain or shine). Wear gear for the weather: hats\, boots or water shoes\, layers and sun/rain protection. (No umbrellas\, please)\nBring extra set of clothing and socks.\nBring your own snack (both morning and afternoon)\, lunch & water bottle.\nBring hand sanitizer and mask. We’ll use masks for activities where we’re in close proximity to one another. *(following the most current BC protocols)\n\nHow to Register \nRegistration is a 3-step process: \n1. Sign up\, and make payment through Eventbrite. \n2. Download and complete the Day Camp Registration Form and Parent Information & Agreement Form. (Note: You don’t have to submit the forms if your child has attended one of our 2021 programs\, unless info has changed.) \n3.  Return forms by 7 days prior to the day you registered for. Please email them to canada.kids@arocha.ca \nIMPORTANT: Your registration is NOT considered complete until we have received the registration forms containing medical information and Consent waiver. \nCANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:  If a camp is cancelled due to Covid-19 provincial health requirements\, all camp fees will be fully refunded to affected families.   \nFamilies withdrawing with more than one week’s notice will be refunded full registration cost minus the Eventbrite administrative fee. If it is within the week prior to the camp\, $50 will be non-refundable\, and the rest depending on if the spot is filled. \nThank you so much for your support and we look forward to seeing your child/children at our Pro-D Day! \nA Rocha is a Christian environmental stewardship organization and our camp will include short reflections on Creation Care. For inquiries\, please email canada.kids@arocha.ca or call  604 542 9006. \n— \nIn light of COVID-19\, we are implementing changes in all areas of our work. As Pro-D Day activities take place outdoors\, we are still moving forward with this event but are taking extra precautions and maintaining physical distancing. Please stay at home if you have had symptoms or traveled\, or have been in contact with someone with symptoms or who has traveled in the last 14 days. Additional details on our prevention plan will be sent after registration. \n \n\nReminder: Please fill out the Day Camp Registration Form and Parent Information & Agreement Form  and return it to canada.kids@arocha.ca \nFinancial assistance available. Contact us for more information. \n×Contact us at Brooksdale\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\nContact: Contact Us Page\n\n\n\nName\n\n\nEmail Address\n\n\n\nYour Subject\n\n\nYour Message:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nreCAPTCHA helps prevent automated form spam.\n\nThe submit button will be disabled until you complete the CAPTCHA.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information \n \n \n \n\nClose URL:https://arocha.ca/event/celebrate-world-rivers-day-pro-d-day-surrey-schools-surrey-bc/ LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brooksdale,Day Camps ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/170Arocha2018_BMC9456-3-e1654819938354.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR