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Travel Marine Biology

Grade 11 Biology: Travel Marine Biology Program

This program combines online learning, a stay on our LCS campus, and travel to the Huntsman Marine Science Centre, which is a world class research and education facility. The focus of this course is on refining skills related to investigation through fieldwork, observation and inquiry while we explore biological systems and diversity of life, evolution, genetics, animal and plant life.

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    Hands-on experiential approach

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    Learn and explore outdoors every day

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    Engage with peers from around the world

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    Develop a love for learning and the outdoors

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    Earn an Ontario Secondary School credit

 

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  • Learning Made Fun

    The in-person portion of the course began, and this exceeded student and parent expectations.

  • Environmental Responsibility

    My child said this has been challenging, but it has also been a life changing experience, and that they actually think they are a better person for it.

  • Encourage Curiosity

    I, as the parent, really appreciated how organized everything was, the great communication and the enthusiasm and care demonstrated by the staff and volunteers involved in the camp.

Dates and Fees

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  • GRADE 11 BIOLOGY: TRAVEL MARINE BIOLOGY PROGRAM* | 1 Session: June 30 - July 25

    This travel learning adventure is a blended academic Grade 11 Biology credit course that combines learning online with the opportunity to explore and compare the diversity of the marine environment of the Bay of Fundy (St. Andrews, NB), with the freshwater ecosystem of Lake Katchewanooka (Lakefield, Ontario). This program includes a stay on our LCS campus, and at the Huntsman Marine Science Centre, which is a world class research and education facility with access to marine experts, dedicated instructional labs/wetlabs, Fundy Discovery Aquarium, research vessel, several classrooms and dormitory. At the start and end of the course there is a portion of time dedicated to learning foundational and theoretical knowledge online.The focus of this course is on refining skills related to investigation through fieldwork, observation and inquiry while we explore biological systems and diversity of life, evolution, genetics, animal and plant life.

    Ages
    Grade 11

    Course Code, Grade
    SBI3U, Grade 11 Biology

    Dates
    June 30 - July 5: Online
    July 6 - July 11: LCS Campus (Overnight)
    July 12 - July 22: Huntsman Marine Science Centre in NB (Overnight)
    July 22 - August 1: Online

    Price
    $6,800* - Travel Program

    *The program fee includes the following travel arranged by LCS:
    - Airport shuttle from LCS to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ)
    - One-way flight to Fredericton Airport (YFC)
    - Shuttle from Frederiction Airport (YFC) to Huntsman Marine Science Centre
    - Shuttle from Huntsman Marine Science Centre to Frederiction Airport (YFC)

    Onward Flight from Fredericton Airport (YFC) on July 22
    Option 1: Students can arrange their own onward travel from Fredericton Airport (YFC) on July 22.

    Option 2: During camp registration student can select for LCS to arrange flight from Frederiction Airport to Toronto Pearson Airport on July 22 at an additional fee.

    Option 3: During camp registration student can also select for LCS to arrange a shuttle from Toronto Pearson Airport to the LCS Campus on July 22 at an additional fee.

    Prerequisites
    Grade 10 Science, Academic (SNC2D)
    Students must be entering Grade 11 in September, 2025.
 

Summer Academy and Programs Information

LCS Summer Academy and Programs Admissions Kalla-Richards Finnie
Phone: 705.652.3324 ext. 345
Email: summeracademy@lcs.on.ca

Director of LCS Summer Academy Anna Richardson
Phone: 705.652.3324 ext. 379
Email: arichardson@lcs.on.ca

Emergency Phone: 705.761.5217
If an emergency arises and you require immediate contact with your camper, we kindly request that you utilize our emergency phone.

4391 County Road 29, Lakefield Ontario K0L 2H0

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Lakefield College School Summer Academy and Programs provide enrichment camps and credit courses for campers ages 4-18, located in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada.
 
We respectfully acknowledge that Lakefield College School is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which include: Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations. Lakefield College School respectfully acknowledges that the Williams Treaties First Nations are the stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health and integrity for generations to come.