School Programs

This is a great opportunity to put into practice what students are learning in the classroom. School programs are available for Kindergarten through Grade 12 and adult education classes are also welcome. Programs can be adapted to fit your education needs, in the classroom, in the park, or at the EECO Centre.

Programs are hands on and discovery based. Each program is linked to the curriculum. Consult the Integrated Resource Packages booklet from the EECO Heroes, to find out how the program fits the learning objectives outlined by the BC Ministry of Education.

EECO Heroes

Programs are presented in partnership with the Regional District - Parks and Recreation, Waste Reduction office, the City of Kelowna - Environmental Division and Watersmart programming. Come for an hour or combine programs and make a day of it!

Each Regional Park program is:

• Experiential with hands on activities and explorations of our natural environment and local heritage
• One hour in length, unless otherwise requested
• Restricted to one class (25 to 30 students, maximum 10 parent/family members accompanied)
• Available Tuesday through Friday
• A suggested donation of $1 per student
• Flexible and accessible, please let us know how we can best meet your needs
• Special Projects in the parks are available for classes (in the past we have planted trees and shrubs or rehabilitated damaged ecosystems in the park)

Program Curriculum Guide.pdf (42 pages, 5.7 MB)
Teacher Evaluation Form.pdf
Field Trip Checklist.pdf

Professional Development Workshops

There are many opportunities for your schools and classrooms. The programs or projects are not limited to what has been listed in the Field Trip and Program Guide. Tour a park, participate in the activities and experience for yourself our program possibilities.

Central Okanagan Field Trip Fair

Join us to learn about the multitude of field trip opportunities in the Central Okanagan. More than thirty representatives from various museums, parks and other field trip sites gather to talk to teachers and educators about field trips. This will give you the resources to teach Environmental curriculum in the classroom or in the field. Receive a free guide to everything the Central Okanagan has to offer for field trips.

Keep an eye on our Calendar of Events for more details.