Eco-Edventure

Goat Island, seen from Rainbow Lodge

Summer Eco-Edventure Camps

Summer camps will engage students in exciting and experiential ways in our classroom, the historic Rainbow Lodge on Powell Lake! We emphasize personal and team challenges, hands-on problem solving activities, and developing appreciation for the world we live in.

All our camps are led by British Columbia certified teachers and meet BC Provincial Learning Outcomes.

 

 

Rainbow Lodge Edventure Summer Camps
Rainbow Lodge is a safe, permanent isolated location that comfortably houses staff and students. School District #47 maintains kayaks, canoes, low ropes course, and other related outdoor equipment at Rainbow Lodge. Rainbow Lodge has a fully equipped commercial grade kitchen.
Rainbow Lodge, located on Powell Lake in Powell River, provides excellent outdoor educational programs and more:

 

  • Summer Camps from two days to two weeks are possible at virtually all grade levels

  • Permanent base camp for Kayak and Canoe Training and Adventures, with Rainbow Lodge also located directly on the Powell River Canoe Route.

  • Base Camp for Brooks Outdoor Adventure Tourism Training Program

  • Drug And Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre  for school age children allowing education to continue while in treatment

  • Young Offender Treatment Programs

  • Outdoor educational programs for persons with disabilities

Rainbow Lodge living roomThe Facility
Site Description: Pristine coastal mountains back the 6.5 acre Rainbow Lodge site situated in a private bay on Powell Lake. The Lodge looks out at Goat Island, a game reserve. You also look down the lake at an area called Rainbow. Relaxing in the living room, on the patio or the swim dock, you are surrounded by a spectacular wilderness setting.
Lodge Description: Rustic Rainbow Lodge is the main building; it is a 3400 square foot rancher. The lodge has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a commercial style kitchen, a dining room with a table that can comfortably seat 20 people and a fireplace that goes through to the large living room. There is also a caretakers suite with its own bathroom.
The Annex Building is situated towards the head of the bay and has 4 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms and a cozy front porch. Both the Lodge and Annex are infused with historic interest.
Location: Rainbow Lodge is tucked into Shearmans Bay on Powell Lake. Shearmans Bay is a 20 minute boat ride from Powell Lake Marina in Powell River.
Photos and more information are available at www.rainbowlodge.ca.