Program Pricing and policies

Duration: ~5 hrs (full school day)

Changing Currents (morning session) AND School Watch (afternoon session)

Pricing:

• Public Schools: $750

• Private Schools/Independent Schools/University: $860

Duration: ~ 2-4 hrs

Changing Currents (morning session) AND School Watch (afternoon session)

• Changing Currents:
  Grades 6-8: 1 hr
  Grades 9-12: 1.5-2 hrs

Note: Session duration is flexible

Virtual Platform: Flexible. Teacher to provide link.

Pricing:

• Public Schools: $750

• Private Schools/Independent Schools/University: $860

Duration: ~ 6 hrs (full school day)

This in-person workshop is split into a half-day, in-field, data collection component and a half-day, data analysis and mapping classroom component.

ICE training: Sector-Partnered Experience (SPE)

Topics: watershed management, stream assessment protocol, species identification (benthics, riparian plants), biodiversity management and protection, GIS, climate action etc.

Pricing:

In-Person: $930

Duration: Full school day

This in-person workshop is split into a half-day, in-field, data collection component and a half-day, data analysis and mapping computer lab component.

Topics: ArcGIS Web mapping, ArcGIS Storymap creation, animal or plant management, species identification, biodiversity management and protection, climate action, etc.

Pricing:

In-Person: $930

In-Person or Remote: Please inquire at schoolwatch@ecospark.ca for pricing details.

The full-year option includes:

• 3 teacher training workshops held at your school or a nearby school

• EcoSpark-led student sessions for each participating class

• A school citizen science kit with equipment to keep

• Customized School Watch Guides

• Host of lesson planning and activity resources developed by EcoSpark

With 3 days advance notice of additional students over the 30 limit, a fee of $12.5/student will apply. With less than 3 days advance notice of additional students over the 30 limit, a fee of $25/student will apply.

1. Programs are fully compliant with YRDSB school board policy.

2. Life jackets are mandatory for any participant entering or within a 1m (3ft) distance from the body of water. EcoSpark will provide life jackets a d necessary safety equipment for participants.

3. One hr. prior to the start of a session, EcoSpark staff members will assess overall site and water safety, including depth of safe water levels suitable to participant age group.

4. An EcoSpark staff member will monitor students entering into any body of water.

There is an additional $1.72/km travel fee for serving schools outside a 75km radius of EcoSpark’s head office (601 Christie St, Toronto), with a minimum charge of $15.00.

Our programs run rain or shine! Please remind all participants to dress appropriately for the weather as all activities take place outside. Programs are rescheduled in the case of severe weather such as thunderstorms, heavy rain or high winds over 35 km per hour. If a program needs to be rescheduled, EcoSpark staff will contact you no later than 1 hour before the scheduled start of the program.

100% refund
14 days or more prior to study or bad weather cancellation

50% refund
6-13 days prior to study

0% refund
5 days or less prior