Illustration by Rae Mate.
Raven Summer School
A fun, dynamic Summer Program support working families.
Like the Raven, children are natural explorers and problem-solvers.
Raven School is a outdoor-based program that nurtures imagination, creativity, and critical thinking through connection to story and place.
Raven School
For children who have completed grades 1 - 3
Monday - Thursday, July 6th - August 20th
8:45 AM - 3:15 PM
$10 a day, 7 week commitment.
Raven School is a program rooted in curiosity, creativity, and exploration, inviting children to think deeply, imagine freely, and engage with the world around them.
Children can enroll for individual days of the week or for the whole program but commitment to the 7 weeks will be required.
At its core, Raven School nurtures imagination, critical thinking, and a lasting sense of curiosity about the world.
Priority for this programs limited spaces are as follows: 1. Daycare Staff 2. Families that are currently part of the Daycare Community 3. Working Hornby Island Families 4. All other Hornby Families & Summer Visitors
Mission Statement
To be a place of connection, belonging, and growth for families and children in our diverse island community. To provide a high level of licensed care and progressive opportunities for early learners.
Guiding Principles
Illustration by Rae Mate.
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Every child has the right to feel welcome, valued, and included. We create space for each child’s unique experiences, identities, and ways of being.
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We honour our island home through daily outdoor play, exploration, and learning that reflects the rhythms of the natural world. We recognize Indigenous peoples as original knowledge keepers and continue to learn from and with the land.
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Children are at the centre of the learning journey. Through play, curiosity, and exploration, we support the development of language, relationships, and independence.
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Families and educators work together to support each child. We value open communication and strong partnerships within our community, and with partner organizations.
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We support children in building respectful relationships, understanding their emotions, and caring for each other and the world around them.
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We support ongoing professional growth, work to be exemplary employers, and grow to meet the ongoing needs of our community.