Avoiding Brain Drain with Hiking and Wildlife Tours

 

The saying “use it or lose it” might hold some truth as a study from the University of Missouri-Columbia discovered that kids tend to forget what they learned from school in the summer.

This “brain drain” leads to teachers spending one to two and a half months of the school year re-teaching material that was lost.

Luckily there are things you can do to decrease the incidence of learning loss such as:

1)    Send your children to summer school.

2)    Encourage your children to read.

3)    Send your children to summer camp.

4)    Take your kids out on an educational outing.  

We have a variety of tours with knowledgeable guides that exercise your body and stimulate your mind. 

Banff Hiking: Explore the incredible beauty of Kananaskis Country in the Canadian Rockies on this 4-5 hour hike, suitable for all hiking abilities. You will learn about the history, geography, geology, flora and fauna of the Rockies.

Jasper Wildlife Tour: Visit the world famous Maligne Lake whilst looking out for bear, moose, elk, wolves, big horn sheep, eagles and even the odd marmot. This trip is great for children 5 years and older.

Whistler Bear Watching Tour: You will be guided by Michael Allen, a Black Bear Researcher of 20 years, who will educate you about black bears in their natural, beautiful habitat in Whistler, B.C.

We would love to hear your top tip to keep your children’s minds active. Leave us a comment!