ORCA English Adventures presents a new way to travel!

Our package tours will give you the opportunity to improve your English, learn about Canadian culture, make friends, and have a great vacation - all at the same time!

See our upcoming Adult Program Schedules !

See our upcoming Children's Program Schedules !

Package Tours for Adults

We offer package tours for those who want to improve their English while traveling in another country. Mornings are devoted to English as a Second Language (ESL) study. Afternoons are spent exploring the culture, nature, and beauty of British Columbia. Classes are taught by experienced and qualified ESL instructors. Subjects taught include Accent Reduction, Speech, Listening, Grammar, Vocabulary Development, and Reading. Afternoon activities are led by highly trained professional guides. Of course, since all activities are conducted in English, you will continue learning, even outside the classroom. We invite you to “Experience the British Columbia Lifestyle” through the eyes and ears of an English speaker!

Classes

Students participating in our Standard Camp classes will have the opportunity to try a number of new and exciting activities. Each week is dedicated to a different topic.

Junior Camp Classes:

During Archaeology Week, students get an introduction to the basic concepts of archaeology through a series of hands on, interactive activities. At the end of the week, students participate in a simulated archaelogical excavation.

During Photography Week, students learn about the history of photography and basic concepts of taking good pictures. Students will then have the opportunity to express themselves through a number of fun projects including self-portraits, trick photography, and nature photography.

During Arts & Crafts Week, students create a number of projects using their hands. These can include dreamcatchers, plaster casts, and tye-dye t-shirts.

During Music Week, students are introduced to different types of music and songs. Students will be given the opportunity to sing and to make their own instruments.

Teen Camp Classes:

During Archaeology Week, students get an introduction to the basic concepts of archaeology through a series of hands on, interactive activities. At the end of the week, students participate in a simulated archaelogical excavation.

During Photography Week, students learn about the history of photography and basic concepts of taking good pictures. Students will then have the opportunity to express themselves through a number of fun projects including self-portraits, trick photography, and nature photography.

During Writing and Poetry Week, students are introduced to performance poetry mixed with storytelling by a professional poet and writer.

During Music Week, students are introduced to different types of music and songs. Students will be given the opportunity to sing and to make their own instruments.

Standard Youth Camps

ORCA English Adventures offers summer day camps for children ages 6-12 (Junior Camp) and 13-17 (Teen Camp). We offer programs for both, students needing ESL (English as a Second Language) as well as for native speakers. One of the unique features of our youth programs is that English-speaking students are combined with ESL students during afternoon activities. The benefit is two-fold. Non-ESL students have a chance to learn about other cultures and perhaps to make life-long friends. ESL students also have an opportunity to make friends and they also have the chance to use the language they are studying in morning classes. Our summer programs combine morning classroom study with afternoon outdoor and cultural activities. Non-ESL students participate in fun classroom sessions covering topics such as Archaeology, Photography, Arts & Crafts,  and Music.

Our Children's Non-ESL Programs

ORCA English Adventures Junior and Teen camps offer:

• 15 hours of classroom English language training per week
• a maximum of 12 students per class allowing for full participation by all students
• qualified, experienced, and friendly teachers
• educational and fun afternoon activities that encourage English language practice
• afternoon activities with native speaking campers to practice English on a “friendly” level
• all-inclusive fee (activities, classes, homestay, meals, transportation is included)
• diplomas certifying achievements for each participant

ESL Classes

Our ESL classes are designed to be challenging, yet fun at the same time. Morning classes are divided into 3 fifty minute periods. Students take a Grammar and Vocabulary class, Speaking and Listening, and Reading and Writing. Of course, in all classes, students are expected to speak as much as possible to practice what they are learning.

To promote language learning, we have a firm English Only policy. Students are here to learn English and we feel that this is best done by speaking English all the time.

ESL (English as a Second Language) Camps

ORCA English Adventures offers summer and winter camps for children ages 6-12 (Junior Camp) and 13-17 (Teen Camp). We offer programs for both, students needing ESL (English as a Second Language), as well as for native speakers. One of the unique features of our youth camps is that ESL students participate in afternoon activities with non-ESL students, thus giving our international visitors an opportunity to practice English in “real-life” situations and to make Canadian friends. Summer programs combine morning classroom study with afternoon outdoor and cultural activities. Students needing ESL will attend morning ESL classes that will give them the language skills needed to participate in afternoon activities.

Our Children's ESL Programs

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Children's Program Schedules:

Below are schedules for our upcoming programs. To see how much you can expect to pay, go to our Prices page.

What Do Tours Include ?

Our tours include accommodations, food, ESL classes, activities, as well as transportation to and from activities. You will stay at a beautiful hotel in Squamish, B.C. Squamish is located one hour north of Vancouver and one hour south of Whistler, the future site of the 2010 Olympics. Squamish is famous for its natural beauty, easy access to outdoor recreation, and friendly people. Activities have been researched and planned in order to truly give you a taste of life in British Columbia.

You will experience the exciting nature, culture, and history B.C. has to offer. Of course, we know that travelers want to have control over the activities they participate in, thus, we allow you to customize your trip by “adding on” activities, if you so desire. Perhaps you’d prefer to learn to scuba dive, rather than go for a hike? We can arrange that!

Adult Program Schedules:

Below are schedules for our upcoming programs. To see how much you can expect to pay, go to our Prices page.

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