ESL Programs / Adventure Camps in Canada

Chilcotin Holidays Esl Program, Kamloops:
At Chilcotin Holidays learn English while experiencing the spirit of Canada’s Wild West. All the trips and adventures incorporate cultural and historical elements of the authentic western wilderness lifestyle.

1, 2 and 4 week ESL Program:
Students arrive for lunch on the first Sunday of the month and spend the afternoon getting acquainted with the ranch, each other, and get an introduction to the program. Work in the classroom begins Monday morning. Workshop-style classes focus on conversational English as well as academic skills such as reading, writing, and listening. Afternoons are spent practicing English in fun, interactive activities around the ranch. Whether it be learning the parts of a horse, riding a horse to a hilltop to look out and describe the valley, hiking through the forest to look for animal tracks in the snow, or learning how to throw a lasso, students will go through many exercises to improve their communication skills. At the end of the program, students are given a certificate in recognition of their achievements. Weekends are a break from studying, where students have a chance to get involved in ranch activities and work with the horses. Optional activities like grizzly viewing, cross-country skiing, fishing, or visiting the nearby town to go to the museum (additional fee may apply).

Winter Program (October-May):
When the frost and snow hit, students stay at the main lodge in comfortable rooms with off-suite bathrooms and a communal dining area. Relax around the fireplace while you practice your English skills. Winter activities include horse back riding or cross-country skiing through snow-covered forests, hiking through the valley to look for animal tracks, or, for a special treat, take a snowmobile ride over a mountain top. Build a snow shelter, have a snowball fight. You can do both and play out an epic battle in the white powder. Every activity provides another opportunity to improve your conversation skills.

Summer program (June-September):
During the summer and early fall months, students can stay on the ranch property or head out to one of our wilderness camps. Down at the ranch, proper beds and lights make the tent village a home-away-from-home. Facilities include shared bathrooms and showers, laundry facilities, and a TV room with a large selection of English movies and books. Activities include horse back riding or hiking through the valleys, swimming in a nearby lake, or fishing in one of the many creeks surrounding the ranch.