At Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition (RLSC), we engage youth and families through our free, curriculum-linked educational resources designed for Grades 1-12. These resources emphasize local knowledge, ecological literacy, and environmental action, offering an enriching learning experience for students.
What We Offer
Our volunteer-led Education Team provides a dynamic, hands-on program for students in Grades 2-8. This half-day program (with optional follow-up days) includes interactive activities that spark curiosity and deepen students’ understanding of the Lake Simcoe watershed. It is an ideal resource for connecting Science and Social Studies curricula to the natural world in a relevant and engaging way.
We learned so much and enjoyed participating in the activities. Very informative info about wetlands & invasive species.
Very fun and interactive learning experience for the kids.
Our kids had fun, met nice people & learned a lot! They are looking forward to participating in more programs like this.
Program Highlights
- Teacher’s Guide: A comprehensive resource offering educators background information and links to engaging activities. It also includes a series of slides to help kick-start classroom discussions and research on local environmental topics.
- Curriculum Links: Documents with specific links to Ontario’s Science, Social Studies, and Geography curricula for Grades 1-12.
- Slideshow for Students: Tailored presentations covering watershed-specific topics, providing context for local ecological issues.
Recent Engagements
This year alone, our program has reached students 380+ students across 4 libraries, 3 schools and 5 community events.
RLSC’s Education Team has had the pleasure of hosting programs at various locations, including:
- Barrie Public Library
- Keswick Library
- Georgina Public Library (Sutton)
- Fieldcrest Elementary School (Bradford)
- Alcona Glen Public School (Innisfil)
- Orchard Park Elementary School (Orillia)
- Extracurricular groups (Scouts and Girl Guides units)
- Community events
We are looking forward to sharing this program with many more! If you’re interested in learning more, or if your classroom or library is interested in this program, please contact us at rescuelakesimcoecoalition@gmail.com.
Resources
Anyone can download our education resources for free!
If you are having trouble accessing the resources, please contact us.
Thank you to the Community Foundation of Orillia and Area for supporting our youth education and outreach programs, helping us inspire the next generation of environmental stewards in Orillia, Ramara, Severn, Oro-Medonte, and the Chippewas of Rama First Nation.