Nature Trips and Travel

Growing in the Great Outdoors: Our Nature Trips and Travel

At Collège Sainte-Marcelline, learning goes beyond the classroom walls. From Grade 2 onward, students develop their independence and team spirit through immersive nature experiences throughout the seasons, before concluding their elementary school journey with a memorable cultural trip.

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Nature Memories from Grade 2 to Grade 5

From Grade 2 to Grade 5, each class enjoys a two-day, one-night immersive stay, specially designed to mark students’ journeys and strengthen group spirit.

Grade 2

Students experience their very first nature trip in June, as summer approaches. Accompanied by their teachers and classmates, they escape for two full days of stimulating activities at Base de plein air Bon Départ, an exceptional 542-acre site in Wentworth-Nord in the Laurentians, offering access to five lakes, numerous forest trails and a wide range of outdoor activities.

Certified by the Association des camps du Québec and rated 4 stars, Base de plein air Bon Départ offers an exceptional natural environment where your child can flourish safely, strengthen bonds with classmates and make memories that will last a lifetime!

Grade 3

The adventure continues at the end of Grade 3 at Camp Mariste! Located in Rawdon in the Lanaudière region, just one hour from Montréal. Camp Mariste offers a private site of more than 1,200 acres in the heart of beautiful nature.

Camp Mariste allows our students to prosper and have fun through a wide range of activities: obstacle courses, archery, swimming, canoeing, kayaking and much more!

This second experience in nature is a unique opportunity for your child to cement the friendships built throughout the year, while taking on new challenges and making unforgettable memories!

Grade 4

Time for the magic of February’s snowy landscapes! Grade 4 students step away from their daily routine in the heart of winter to discover nature in a different way, at Base de plein air Bon Départ.

Located in Wentworth-Nord in the Laurentians, Base de plein air Bon Départ offers an exceptional natural environment, certified by the Association des camps du Québec. A wide range of memorable winter activities awaits: tube sliding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and many more discoveries in the heart of generous, preserved nature.

A winter getaway like no other, solidifying bonds between classmates and giving your child memories that will warm their heart, long after the snow melts!

Grade 5

Right at the start of the school year, in September, Grade 5 students escape into nature at Base de plein air Bon Départ.

Strategically positioned at the very beginning of the school year, this trip plays a key role in welcoming and integrating new students who are joining the Marcelline family. Away from classrooms and desks, students learn to work as a team and to challenge themselves, in a spirit of respect, inclusion and mutual support.

A great way to instantly create lasting class chemistry by sharing challenges, laughter, and memories that will build strong bonds throughout the year!

The Grand Finale: Grade 6

To conclude their elementary journey in style, Grade 6 graduates set off for a two-day, one-night cultural trip to Ottawa. At the heart of the nation’s capital, this stay combines history, culture and the celebration of achievements, marking this significant milestone as they transition to high school.