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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Winnipeg BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220704T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220708T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T071039 CREATED:20220223T033340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T033340Z UID:38142-1656925200-1657292400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Fascinating Forests Summer Day Camp 1 (Surrey\, BC) DESCRIPTION:What is it like to be a tree? Do you know they thrive in communities like we do? Get to know the quiet giants of the forest through the senses\, ecological games and science. \nSpend the week exploring wildlife and plant ecology\, tracks and signs\, adaptations and the complex system by which all living things in an ecosystem are connected. Discover all the different types of trees and understand how they serve different purposes in our interconnected world. Learn how trees impact the animal world\, and humans too! Come\, explore and have a “tree-mendous” week! \n\nFor children ages 6 – 12 (finished kindergarten).\nCamp runs from 9am to 3pm.\nCome dressed for an active day outside (rain or shine). Wear gear for the weather: hats\, gloves\, boots and rain protection. (No umbrellas\, please–you need your hands free!)\nBring extra set of clothing and socks.\nBring your own snacks (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. If you would like financial assistance- Contact us for more information. \n2. Download and complete the A ROCHA 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 2022 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 our A Rocha registration forms containing medical information and Consent waiver. \nCANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:  If a program is cancelled due to Covid-19 provincial health requirements\, all A Rocha camp fees will be fully refunded.   \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 program\, $50 will be non-refundable\, and the rest depending on if the spot is filled. \nThank you so much for your support! We look forward to seeing your child/children at our Spring Day Camp! \n— \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. \nIn light of COVID-19\, we are implementing changes in all areas of our work. As Day Camp 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 \n  \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/fascinating-forests-summer-day-camp-1-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/2022/02/Kids-Education-by-Brooke-McAllister51.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220711T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220715T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T071040 CREATED:20220217T012305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T191848Z UID:38107-1657530000-1657886400@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Explore More! Kids Nature Camp (Houston\, BC) DESCRIPTION:Kids Nature Camp\n\nSpend a week this summer exploring the forests and fields near the Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre. Learn about the creatures and plants we encounter and how they play an important role in keeping our air\, water and soil healthy. Parents/guardians are invited to a BBQ lunch on the last day. \nAges: 5-12 years \nDates: July 11-15 \nTime: 9am -12 pm \nMax 40 kids per day \nCost: $20/day (includes snack) (You can register for one\, two or all five days!) \nInstructions: Bring your own water bottle and dress for the weather! \nNote: Parents/guardians\, please register for the Friday lunch BBQ if you plan on attending (max 2 people per family). You need to add a ticket to your order so we can plan for numbers. Thanks! \nA Rocha is a Christian environmental stewardship organization and our camp will include short reflections on Creation Care. \n\nRegister Here URL:https://arocha.ca/event/explore-more-nature-camp/ LOCATION:Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre\, 3125 Highway 16\, Houston\, British Columbia\, V0J 1Z0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Northern BC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/PXL_20220525_174728667-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Northern BC":MAILTO:houston.bc@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220711T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220715T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T071040 CREATED:20220321T214439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T202122Z UID:38667-1657530000-1657897200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Wild Things Day Camp (Cedar Haven\, ON) DESCRIPTION:Wild Things is a week long day camp that offers hands-on nature experiences to kids ages 6-12. \nEach day we will learn and explore through crafts\, games and stories — and encounter real live wild things! Come learn about all the creatures that live at Cedar Haven\, as we explore and play in the fields\, forests\, ponds\, creeks and wetlands. \nThis program runs from 9am – 3pm daily for one week. \nPayment & Registration\nAfter purchasing your Eventbrite ticket(s)\, please make sure to also fill out the registration form. \nPurchase Ticket(s)\n\n\n\n\nComplete Registration Form\nRegistration FormIf this program is cancelled due to low enrolment or health and safety restrictions\, payment will be fully refundable. \nJoin the ListCan't register right now?\n\nMaybe… \n\nThe program is full\nThe days don’t work with your schedule\nThe cost of the program is a barrier\nRegistration isn’t open yet\, but you want to know when it does!\n\nWhatever the reason\, the more interest we have in a program\, the more likely we will run it. Please join the interest list and tell us why you cannot register today. \n\nJoin the List URL:https://arocha.ca/event/wild-things/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/089A94D8-8C41-4FBA-ACA2-638DB22DC6B5_1_105_c.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220711T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220715T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T071040 CREATED:20220404T191644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T235010Z UID:38926-1657530000-1657897200@arocha.ca SUMMARY:A Rocha Day Camp (River East Church\, Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:A Rocha day camp provides hands-on nature experiences to kids ages 6-11. \nEach day we will learn and explore through crafts\, games\, stories\, and outdoor exploration! Come learn about flora and fauna as we play\, wander\, and wonder at creation! \nCamp runs from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm daily. \n\nKids ages 6-11 welcome.\nCome dressed to be outside for the day.\nBring your own lunch\, water bottle\, sunscreen and hat.\nYummy snacks provided!\n\nPayment & Registration\n\nPlease (1) purchase your ticket(s) through Eventbrite below\, and then (2) follow the instructions to complete the registration form below!\nEnter promo code FAM10 to get a 10% discount if you are registering more than one camper in a family. (Enter the code at the top of the box where it says Enter Promo Code in blue writing before you select your ticket.)\nFinancial assistance is available. Contact mb.education@arocha.ca for more info.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister HereIf this program is cancelled due to low enrolment or COVID-19 restrictions\, payment will be fully refundable. \nHealth & Safety\nWe are committed to the health & safety of our participants and their families. Here is how we are mitigating the risks related to COVID-19: \n\nThis is an outdoor program — each day will be spent in the open air or under a well-ventilated tent (but mostly outside!)\nGroup sizes will adhere to provincial recommendations.\nMasking is mandatory when physical distancing is difficult to maintain.\nHand-washing and sanitizing will remain a priority.\nPlease keep your camper home for the day if they feel unwell. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/a-rocha-day-camp-river-east-church-winnipeg-mb/ LOCATION:River East Church\, 755 McLeod Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R2K 0B8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/MB-ENews-Banners-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220718T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220722T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T071040 CREATED:20220404T191659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220715T184134Z UID:38990-1658134800-1658502000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:[Sold Out] A Rocha Day Camp (Jubilee Mennonite Church\, Winnipeg\, MB) DESCRIPTION:A Rocha day camp provides hands-on nature experiences to kids ages 6-11. \nEach day we will learn and explore through crafts\, games\, stories\, and outdoor exploration! Come learn about flora and fauna as we play\, wander\, and wonder at creation! \nCamp runs from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm daily. \n\nKids ages 6-11 welcome.\nCome dressed to be outside for the day.\nBring your own lunch\, water bottle\, sunscreen and hat.\nYummy snacks provided!\n\nPayment & Registration\n\nPlease (1) purchase your ticket(s) through Eventbrite below\, and then (2) follow the instructions to complete the registration form below!\nEnter promo code FAM10 to get a 10% discount if you are registering more than one camper in a family. (Enter the code at the top of the box where it says Enter Promo Code in blue writing before you select your ticket.)\nFinancial assistance is available. Contact mb.education@arocha.ca for more info.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister HereIf this program is cancelled due to low enrolment or COVID-19 restrictions\, payment will be fully refundable. \nHealth & Safety\nWe are committed to the health & safety of our participants and their families. Here is how we are mitigating the risks related to COVID-19: \n\nThis is an outdoor program — each day will be spent in the open air or under a well-ventilated tent (but mostly outside!)\nGroup sizes will adhere to provincial recommendations.\nMasking is mandatory when physical distancing is difficult to maintain.\nHand-washing and sanitizing will remain a priority.\nPlease keep your camper home for the day if they feel unwell. URL:https://arocha.ca/event/a-rocha-day-camp-jubilee-mennonite-church-winnipeg-mb/ LOCATION:Jubilee Mennonite Church\, 365 Edelweiss Crescent\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R2G 2B6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Manitoba,Winnipeg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/MB-ENews-Banners-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220723T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220723T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T071040 CREATED:20220607T225556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T202935Z UID:39222-1658581200-1658592000@arocha.ca SUMMARY:Discovery Day at Cedar Haven DESCRIPTION:Come discover Cedar Haven\nJoin us for a day of learning and exploration at the Cedar Haven Eco-Centre: enjoy guided tours and talks that showcase the centre\, our programs and A Rocha’s work of stewardship across the country. \n\nDiscovery Day Schedule\nCome for the entire afternoon\, or for a specific talk — either way\, please sign up below so we know you are coming. We look forward to seeing you at Cedar Haven! \n1:00 pm — Making Connections with Anthony Siegrist (Ontario Director)\nOur new director\, Anthony\, will introduce himself and share a bit about where A Rocha Ontario is headed. Together we’ll reflect on some of the connections that make living in God’s creation so rich and interesting. \n1:45 pm — Nature Lesson with Jacoba Buist (Education Program Coordinator)\nOur kids education is taking off! Jacoba will walk us through a nature lesson\, and share a bit about what makes Cedar Haven programs like Nature Academy and Wild Things day camp so special. (Adults are also encouraged to participate!) \n2:45 pm — Biodiversity Tour with Alan Constant (past Conservation Assistant)\nAlan has spent three summers monitoring species and restoring habitats at Cedar Haven. Come learn more about the species we’re observing and how they are being protected. (And how you can help!) \n3:30 pm — Local Actions Matter with Luke Wilson (CEO of A Rocha Canada)\nThe news overwhelms us about our sick planet. A Rocha focuses on place based conservation and education. Catalyzing hope and community. Luke will be discussing why and how change at the local level can make a world of difference. \n\nSign up Here\nSigning up lets us know you’re coming\, plus we’ll let let you know if there are any shifts in the weather or event updates. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring\n\nWear proper footwear and remember to dress according to the weather.\nFeel free to bring along a picnic lunch or a snack to enjoy with your friends and family.\nWater will be available\, but please bring a water bottle with you.\nA suggested donation of $10 is appreciated to help us keep doing the work we do. (Thanks!) URL:https://arocha.ca/event/discovery-day-at-cedar-haven/ LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hamilton,ON Special Events,Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arocha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/DSC_0051-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR