General Information about
Eaglearts Academy - Summer Arts Camp
Shawnigan Lake, BC
Location
Eaglearts Academy & Summer Arts Camp is a summer program of the Dwight International School, located on the shores of Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia, Canada (40 minutes north of Victoria). The newly renovated facility has four dormitories, a three-story classroom building, dining room, gym, dance studio, black box theatre, small stage, several portable classroom spaces, a great mountain behind the school and a beautiful lake in front. Summer days in Shawnigan are warm and sunny so most students enjoy some down time with a game of soccer on the front lawn, swimming in the lake, paddling a kayak or just relaxing on the dock. The lakeside setting offers a perfect location to balance learning with summer recreation.
Accommodation
Residential students will be housed in dormitories that are divided by gender and age. Most rooms have a balcony with a lake view and there are usually 4 students per room. Students will have their own bed, closet and locker. There are between four to seven rooms on each floor and each floor has its own bathroom with several sinks, showers and toilets. The dormitories are well supervised with assigned counselors living on each floor. Residents are responsible for cleaning their own rooms. All residential participants pay a $50 room deposit at check-in. The deposit is fully refundable upon determination at check-out time that no damage to the room has occurred. We reserve the right to bill a student for any amount in excess of the $50 deposit if serious damage to the room has occurred.
Meals
Meals are included in the fees for all residential students and are served family-style in the dining hall. Food is wholesome and prepared for general taste. There are vegetarian options at every meal, including a hot entree at every lunch and dinner. Residential student package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. Full day participant fees include both lunch and dinner. Partial day student fees include lunch. The school also provides a snack bar that operates on a cash basis, offering snacks and drinks during breaks between 1pm - 5pm daily.
Arrival Days and Times
Please arrange to arrive on campus to register between 12pm and 2pm on July 8th. Student Orientation will begin with an artistic staff presentation at 2pm followed by student orientation and class placements.
Foreign Students who are not about to arrive on campus by 2pm on July 8th should request permission to arrive on the evening of July 7th.
Final Performances
Parents, friends and relatives are invited to attend our ‘Festival of the Arts’ with exhibits and performances by program participants.
The ‘Festival’ will be on Saturday, July 21st, starting at 1pm with our all school choir!
The snack bar will be open for refreshments and a meal will be provided for attendees for $12. Please plan on joining us for this celebration. It provides an opportunity for the participants to share their accomplishments.
Departure Days and Times
Those students who are not scheduled for bus transportation to the ferry or airport should depart with parents after the final presentation on July 22nd. It is our goal to finish the program early enough for those attending to catch the ferry to Vancouver on the evening of the final presentation day. Participants who are traveling on their own are welcome to stay till the next morning when buses will provide transportation to the Ferries or Airport.
Transportation To and From Eaglearts
On arrival and departure days we operate buses to and from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal (arriving from Tsawwasssen) and the Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo (arriving from Horseshoe Bay N. Vancouver area) as well as the Victoria International Airport. You must make a reservation for pick up and drop off services. There is a $30 fee each way. Please tick the appropriate boxes on the registration form or call (250) 896-4664 for reservations.
Ferry Pick-up Dates & Times
From Vancouver: We will provide transportation for students arriving at the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal (Victoria side). This Ferry departs from Tsawwassen at 9am, arriving at Swartz Bay at 10:30am on July 8th.
From North Vancouver: We will provide transportation for students arriving at the Departure Bay Ferry Terminal (Nanaimo side). This Ferry departs from Horseshoe Bay (N.Vancouver) at 10:05am arriving Departure Bay at 11:40 on July 8th.
Ferry Drop Off Dates & Times
Victoria to Vancouver: We will drop off students at the 11am Swartz Bay Ferry (Victoria), which will arrive at Tsawwassen (Vancouver side) at 12:30pm on July 22nd.
Nanaimo to North Vancouver: We will drop off students at the 12:50pm Departure Bay Ferry (Nanaimo) which will arrive at Horseshoe Bay (N. Van) at approximately 2:30 on July 22nd.
Airport Pick-ups
For those students arriving from long distances, transportation is available from Victoria International Airport. Airport pick-up/drop-off is $30 each way. You must make a reservation for pick up and drop off services. We require a copy of your child’s official flight itinerary to ensure there is a clear understanding of flight arrival and departure times.
Eaglearts staff will greet students at the Baggage Claim Area or as they come through Customs. Upon departure, our staff will stay with students until they go through security. Parents are urged to reserve flights at the time of booking with us to ensure availability.
Airport Arrival & Departure Times
Please arrange for participants to arrive at the Victoria International Airport between 9am and 12pm on July 8th. ($60 total return trip)
Late Buses: We can arrange student pick-up after 12pm; however, students on this bus will miss part of student orientation. There is an extra charge of $30 per trip ($60 total return trip) if your child is the only person requiring early or late pick-up or drop-off.
Departure times should be arranged between 10am and 2pm on July 22nd. Please do not arrange flights on the 21st. These are our final presentation days and all students will be involved in the final program.
Insurance - Passports - Travel Permission
If you are not a resident of Canada, passports and visas may be required to enter Canada. All students traveling alone must carry a letter signed by both parents with permission to attend Eaglearts Academy and authorization to be picked up by our staff.
Please note: If you are traveling from OUTSIDE the province or country, ensure that the participant has adequate medical insurance to cover prescription and emergency care in BC. Short-term medical policies are available for International students; please inquire when you send in your registration for the program.
Cheque Cashing Policy/Cashiers Office
A safeguarded cash deposit system is available on campus for participants. Upon arrival, students may deposit money in the Academy bank from which they may withdraw small amounts daily. Only small bills should be deposited since we are unable to make change from large bills or cheques.
The campus cashier will cash travelers’ cheques up to $20 CDN or US at the current exchange rate.