LOWER PRIMARY PROGRAMMES (Ages 6-8)

Our Lower Primary programmes combine imaginative exploration with structured learning to build confidence, collaboration, and essential thinking skills during these formative years.

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CANlead (Level One): Big Feelings, Little Me

Learn to understand and manage big emotions.

CANlead (Level One): Big Feelings, Little Me

Ignite your child’s natural leadership potential with CANlead’s early SEL foundation, specially designed for young learners. This engaging program, inspired by the rich tradition of Canadian YMCA summer camps, helps children understand and manage their big feelings through storytelling and playful experiences. By cultivating early emotional self-awareness and simple self-regulation strategies, children develop the confidence and kindness that lay the groundwork for thoughtful leadership. They begin to recognize their emotions, practice empathy, and take small steps toward responsibly connecting with others in nurturing environments that encourage curiosity and cooperation.
Camping scene with a tent, campfire, canoe, and lake surrounded by Canadian forest

Great Canadian Camper

Explore nature, teamwork, and outdoor adventure.

Great Canadian Camper

Adventure awaits in the heart of the great outdoors! *Great Canadian Camper* brings to life the enduring tradition of Canadian summer camps, celebrated worldwide for fostering independence, courage, and a love of nature. Students learn practical outdoor skills like tent building, identifying useful trees, tracking animals, and finding natural water sources, discovering how to thrive safely and confidently in the wilderness. Alongside these skills, students take part in the time-honored campfire songs, storytelling, and games that are hallmarks of the Canadian outdoor experience. These traditions teach collaboration, problem-solving, resilience, and leadership, while helping children build friendships and self-belief through shared adventure. Rooted in Canada’s proud legacy of outdoor exploration, this program blends the practical wisdom of wilderness life with creativity, teamwork, and the joyful spirit of adventure that defines the Canadian camp tradition.
Students illustrating and studying mythical creatures like dragons and phoenixes in a creative classroom.

Mythic Wings: Legends That Soar

Discover magical creatures through stories and art.

Mythic Wings: Legends That Soar

Unfold your wings and journey through the skies of ancient legend! In this activity, young mythologists dive into the fascinating world of dragons, phoenixes, griffins, and other flying marvels that have captured imaginations for centuries. Through art, storytelling, and exploration, students uncover how cultures across the globe dreamed of creatures that could soar above the earth. Each quest strengthens literacy, critical thinking, and global awareness, encouraging learners to see the connections between myth, history, and creativity. This imaginative program transforms students into explorers of legend: storytellers, artists, and dreamers ready to discover the magic of the skies.
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Princess Power Play: Magic Meets Real Life

Explore kindness, courage, and leadership through play.

Princess Power Play: Magic Meets Real Life

In this enchanting course, young fans of princess culture will journey through the magical worlds of beloved Disney princesses while learning about the real-life princesses who inspire fashion, kindness, and leadership today. Children will discover the time periods and geographical regions of their favorite Disney princesses with fun facts, then meet actual princesses from around the world who have made impacts in philanthropy, business, and style. The course combines captivating storytelling, creative role-play, and meaningful craft activities to connect imagination with real-world inspiration. This engaging experience nurtures empathy, creativity, and cultural awareness for curious little learners.
Students exploring global football clubs and fan culture using a stadium model, team scarves, and world maps.

Beyond the Pitch: Explore Football’s Biggest Clubs and Fan Power

Discover football stories through games and play.

Beyond the Pitch: Explore Football’s Biggest Clubs and Fan Power

Embark on a football adventure designed just for students like you! In Beyond the Pitch, you’ll dive into the fascinating world behind football’s most famous clubs, epic tournaments, and the fan communities that make the sport so exciting. Discover cool stories about your favourite teams, learn about legendary rivalries, and experience the electric energy of match days—all while exploring how football brings people together and shapes cultures around the world. This course is packed with interactive activities, group challenges, and fun discussions, making it perfect for young fans who want to go beyond the game and celebrate what makes football truly special. Whether you’re a superfan or new to the sport, get ready to connect, learn, and share your passion for football with friends!
Students exploring modern transportation technology through interactive vehicle designs and digital displays.

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles – Exploring Today’s Transportation Wonders

Explore how modern transportation works.

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles – Exploring Today’s Transportation Wonders

In a fast-moving world of electronic super trains, sleek airplanes, high-tech cars, and futuristic vehicles, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles invites young learners on a journey to explore how modern transportation works. Using captivating storybooks paired with up-to-date facts, children will learn about the amazing technology behind magnetic levitation trains, jumbo jets, electric cars, solar-powered boats, and even hoverboards! This program combines fun songs, dramatic play, and meaningful crafts that activate both brain and body, helping children understand how these sophisticated machines move us around the planet. Through stories and hands-on activities, children learn the science and engineering powering the transportation of today and imagine the travel innovations of tomorrow.

Fort Masters: Creative Construction Adventure

Build, plan, and create imaginative structures.

Fort Masters: Creative Construction Adventure

Step into the exciting world of fort building! Inspired by video games and popular culture, this course takes young builders on a hands-on journey to design and construct incredible forts using fabrics, cardboard, and everyday materials. Beyond just fun, students will learn critical skills like planning, engineering, creative problem-solving, and teamwork. Each session combines creativity with real-world STEM concepts, fostering confidence and collaboration as students build their dream forts.
Children excavating dinosaur fossils during a hands-on paleontology learning experience.

I am a Paleontologist – Discover, Play, and Roar!

Dig into dinosaurs through movement and play.

I am a Paleontologist – Discover, Play, and Roar!

Become a paleontologist in this thrilling adventure where young explorers uncover the amazing world of dinosaurs! I am a Paleontologist combines real dinosaur facts with stories, songs, drama, and lively movement to bring the prehistoric past to life. Children will think, move, and create as they pretend to dig for fossils, act out dinosaur behaviors, sing exciting dinosaur tunes, and build meaningful props that spark imagination and learning. This hands-on, whole-body experience engages both brain and body, making science fun and memorable. From giant sauropods to fierce carnivores, children will explore different dinosaurs and their habitats while practicing paleontologist skills like observation and discovery through games and storytelling. Get ready to stomp, roar, and dig deep to reveal the secrets of dinosaurs in a way that feels like real exploration!