Alberta School Field Trip Directory 2016-17

Alberta School Field Trip Directory

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2016-17

Featuring alphabetical listings by region: South, Central, Rockies, Northern & Transportation

Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum Journey into the extraordinary heritage of the First Nations People of the Northern Plains and Canadian Rockies, at the Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum.

Experience a time... ...when native people followed the great buffalo herds, moving their camp seasonally, hauling their tipis and equipment by travois.

Interactive education for students of all ages from 403-762 7 years old to1seniors Birchtaught Ave (Ne by indigenous artists • BUFFALO – Learn significance of buffalo past and present to indigenous culture through virtual reality experiences

• CRAFT-MAKING – Create dreamcatchers or painted feathers to take home with interpretation of your design

• DANCING – Learn to dance and interpret powwow and friendship dances

• HEALTH AND WELLNESS – Field trip to collect and learn value of native wellness plants

• LEADERSHIP – Guest youth speaker inspires group on topic of your choice

• MEDICINE WHEEL – Explore teachings of the Medicine Wheel garden on Museum grounds

• MUSIC – Make drum stick and play hand drums in unison with big drum to practice harmony

Return to the days...

• POETRY – Write poetry about your interpretations of

...when the horse first arrived on the Plains, and when Europeans found a culture rich in elaborate ceremonies, dances, songs, and legends associated with the spirit world and the cycles of nature.

• PHOTOGRAPHY – Bring cameras and take pictures

Visit the Museum...

• RESPECT – Protocol training around honouring Elders

...and see the richly ornamented costumes, beautifully decorated tipi, exquisite quillwork, and unique hunting equipment.

The museum displays a wealth of native arts and daily life.

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• RESEARCH – Train to use technology to research aboriginal awareness, history, and current events

and respecting each other

• SKETCHING – Learn basics of drawing a feather or animal then pick object in museum to sketch with guidance

• SMUDGING – Celebrate a special occasion or milestone with a group smudging ceremony

• STORY-TELLING – Collaborate to unfold the magic of storytelling, develop content and interactive presentation

• SURVIVAL SKILLS – Field trip to learn Nature’s Peoples’ survival skills0

It is a cultural display that celebrates the richness, diversity, continuity and, above all, the resilience of the native peoples of this area.

Call Angelika at Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum @ 403-762-0965 for enquiries and advance bookings

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Listings by Region

South............................................................... 8 Central......................................................... 40 Rockies.........................................................66 Northern.......................................................70 Transport..................................................... 80

Index to Advertisers Adventure Bus................................................................................ 38 Airdrie Edge Gymnastics Club.....................................................9 Alberta Birds of Prey Centre....................................................... 10 Alberta Model Engineering Society / Iron Horse Park........ 11 Alberta Pioneer Camp................................................................... 11 Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum........................... 39 Altadore Gymnastic Club.............................................................12 Alternative Adventures............................................................... 38 Amaze Arts.......................................................................................13 Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area....................................8 Art Gallery of Alberta................................................................... 41 Arts and Heritage St. Albert...................................................... 70 Arts Commons............................................................................... 16 Birch Bay Ranch.............................................................................. 71 Bodo Archaeological Society..................................................... 43 Booster Juice......................................................................... 80 & 81 Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum................................................ 2 Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra............................................... 15 Calgary Zoo...................................................................................... 18 Camp Kuriakos............................................................................... 45 Canada Sports Hall of Fame...................................................... 42 Canmore Cave Tours.....................................................................67 Carstairs Heritage Centre........................................................... 46 Citadel Theatre.............................................................................. 47 Clay for Kids Calgary......................................................................21 Color Me Mine................................................................................22 Creepy Hollow................................................................................24 Cypress Hills Eco Adventures Ltd...............................................4 Cypress Hills Provincial Park/Hidden Valley Ski Area........27 Dance Magic Studio..................................................................... 46 Devil’s Coulee Dinosaur Heritage Museum...........................13 Devonian Botanic Garden............................................................72 Dick Laurin’s Hay and Sleigh Rides...........................................76 Discovery Wildlife Park................................................................26 East Coulee School Museum.................................................... 20 Easter Seals Camp Horizon........................................................25 Eastern Irrigation District (Bassano Dam)............................ 20 EC Bar Ranch Adventures...........................................................72 Edmonton Corn Maze..................................................................73 Edmonton Opera............................................................................74 Edmonton Paintball Centre Inc..................................................75 Extreme Air Park............................................................................ 29

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First Student.................................................................................... 28 Fountain Park Rec Centre - Recreation and Parks............... 48 Golden Arrow Buses.................................................................... 50 Hela Ventures..................................................................................52 Ice On Whyte Festival...................................................................51 Innisfail & District Historical Village....................................... 54 International Children’s Festival............................................... 49 Jasper Whitewater Rafting.........................................................67 Jasper Yellowhead Museum & Archives................................67 Jurassic Forest.................................................................................77 Kayben Farms................................................................................. 30 Kernels Popcorn Limited...............................................................31 Kerry Wood Nature Centre........................................................ 58 Kidz Quarterz..................................................................................76 Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village............................................... 34 Kraay Family Farm..........................................................................55 Leduc #1 Energy Discovery Centre.......................................... 58 Lethbridge Symphony...................................................................32 Jump 360 Trampoline Park........................................................ 56 Mad Science of Southern Alberta.............................................33 Marmot Basin/Jasper Skytram................................................. 82 Native Cultural Arts Museum....................................................77 Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden.....................................................35 Northern Lights Wolf Centre..................................................... 69 Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum............................................78 Rabbit Hill Snow Resort.............................................................. 58 Reynolds-Alberta Museum........................................................ 59 Royal Tyrrell Museum................................................................... 61 Shakers Fun Centre................................................................... OBC Skyline Luge....................................................................................... 5 Southland Transportation Ltd.....................................................37 Sundre & District Pioneer Village Museum..........................60 The Brooks & District Museum................................................ 28 The Fort Museum of The Nwmp............................................ 36 Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village......................................... 65 Ukulele Kids.................................................................................... 62 Vertically Inclined Rock Gym.................................................... 79 West Edmonton Mall................................................................... 63 Whyte Museum of The Canadian Rockies........................... 68

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Absolute Baseball Academy 2221 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary, AB T2M 4S7 Tel: (403) 284-4006 neil@absolutebaseballacademy.com www.absolutebaseballacademy.com

Altadore Gymnastics Club 6303 30th Street SE, Bay 101, Calgary, AB T2C 1R4 Tel: (403) 720-2711 | Fax: (403) 720-3110 bmanager@altadoregym.com www.altadoregym.com

Badlands Community Facility 224 Centre Street, Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y4 Tel: (403) 823-1370 bcfinfo@dinosaurvalley.com www.dinosaurvalley.com

Aero Space Museum of Calgary 4629 McCall Way NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8A5 Tel: (403) 250-3752 | Fax: (403) 250-8399 info@asmac.ab.ca www.asmac.ab.ca

Amaze Arts Unit 207, 11625 Elbow Drive SW Calgary, AB T2W 1G8 Tel: (403) 201-7226 info@amazearts.com www.amazearts.com

BBQ on the Bow PO Box 1902, Station M, Calgary, AB T2P 2M2 inquiry@bbqonthebow.com www.bbqonthebow.com

Afrikadey! Arts and Culture Society #1B, 1640 - 16th Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M 0L6 Tel: (403) 234-9110 | Fax: (403) 234-9114 info@afrikadey.com www.afrikadey.com Airdrie Edge Gymnastics Club 800 East Lake Boulevard, Airdrie, AB T4A 2K9 Tel: (403) 948-7769 | Fax: (403) 912-5146 info@airdrieedge.com www.airdrieedge.com Alberta Birds of Prey Centre PO Box 1030, Coaldale, AB T1M 1M8 Tel: (403) 345-4262 info@burrowingowl.com www.burrowingowl.com Alberta Model Engineering Society - Iron Horse Park 820 Railway Gate, PO Box 10381 Airdrie, AB T4A 0H6 Tel: (403) 948-2601 info@ironhorsepark.net www.ironhorsepark.net Alberta Pioneer Camp Box 660, Sundre, AB T0M 1X0 Tel: (403) 638-2660 | Fax: (403) 638-4041 info@pioneercamps.ab.ca www.pioneercamps.ab.ca

Arts Commons 205 8th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0K9 Tel: (403) 294-7455 | Fax: (403) 294-7457 info@artscommons.ca www.artscommons.ca Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area Site 23, Comp 20, RR8, Calgary, AB T2J 2T9 Tel: (403) 931-2042 | Fax: (403) 931-1045 info@crossconservation.org www.crossconservation.org Aspen Crossing Limited Box 30, Mossleigh, AB T0L 1P0 Tel: (866) 440-3500 | Fax: (403) 534-2126 info@aspencrossing.com www.aspencrossing.com Aspen Ranch Outdoor Education Center 2609 - 6th Street NE, Calgary, AB T2E 3Z4 Tel: (403) 722-4041 info@aspenranchcanada.com www.aspenranchcanada.com Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site PO Box 521, 110 Century Drive East Coulee, AB T0J 1B0 Tel: (403) 822-2220 | Fax: (403) 822-2225 info@atlascoalmine.ab.ca www.atlascoalmine.ab.ca

Beakerhead #101, 1615 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3C 0J7 Tel: (587) 351-7787 connect@beakerhead.com www.beakerhead.com Bellevue Underground Mine PO Box 519, 21814 - 28th Avenue Bellevue, AB T0K 0C0 Tel: (403) 564-4700 bellevuemine@telus.net www.bellevueundergroundmine.org Brooks Aqueduct Brooks, AB Tel: (403) 297-4049 rick.green@gov.ab.ca www.history.alberta.ca/brooksaqueduct Brooks & District Museum PO Box 2078, 568 Sutherland Drive East Brooks, AB T1R 1C7 Tel: (403) 362-5073 | Fax: (403) 362-5085 museum@xplornet.com www.brooksanddistrictmuseum.org Brooks Medieval Faire 7th Street, Brooks, AB brooksbooks@hotmail.ca www.brooksfaire.com

Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area Come discover the wonderful natural world at the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area, a 4,800-acre protected wildlife habitat southwest of Calgary. We offer year round naturebased programs designed to suit the needs of children of all ages, including onsite and in-school educational programs and nature safari summer camps.

“You’re gonna love it here.” – Student participant

For inquiries, call 403-931-2042 or email info@crossconservation.org.

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We offer a variety of recreational, drop in, and competitive programs in gymnastics, trampoline, and tumbling.

Located in the Genesis Place complex at 800 East Lake Boulevard, Airdrie, AB

Phone: 403-948-7769 • Fax: 403-912-5146 www.airdrieedge.com • info@airdrieedge.com

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t the Airdrie Edge, we give students a chance to try out their skills on the uneven bars, beams, trampolines, and floor, as well as parkour free running and aerial silks. Coaches will spend time at the beginning going over basic landing technique and safety rolls, after which students will be split into groups to test their skills on the different types of equipment.

We are able to work with and incorporate any required gymnastics skills of the Alberta Physical Education curriculum into our workshops. If you are unsure on what you’d like to incorporate in your workshop, we can make suggestions based on what past groups have had fun with.

We are able to teach school groups from Kindergarten to Grade 12, and can accommodate groups with as many as 40 at a time. Workshops are typically 60 to 90 minutes long. Depending on availability, we can accommodate longer sessions or create a workshop series.

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ALBERTA BIRDS OF PREY CENTRE

CANADA’S LARGEST CONSERVATION CENTRE FOR HAWKS, FALCONS, EAGLES AND OWLS Private guided tours for school groups.

Open year round for pre-booked school visits.

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CANADA’S LARGEST CONSERVATION CENTRE FOR HAWKS, FALCONS, EAGLES AND OWLS CANADA’S LARGEST CONSERVATION CENTRE FOR HAWKS, FALCONS, EAGLES AND OWLS

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May 10 to September 10 403-345-4262 • Located in Coaldale (only 10 minutes east of Lethbridge) 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

www.burrowingowl.com 403-345-4262 • Located in Coaldale (only 10 minutes east of Lethbridge)

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Imagine a rare learning opportunity where your students can not only see an endangered burrowing owl just a metre away but also reach out and touch it, or feel a hawk or eagle swooping by only a few feet overhead! These are just some of the experiences offered to students of all ages who visit the Alberta Birds of Prey Centre.

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hen you visit, a guide will take your students for a walking tour of the centre where they can see and learn about many of the hawks, falcons, eagles and owls native to the grasslands of Alberta. Our theme-based presentations can integrate a variety of curriculum ranging from units on owls or flight to life cycles and endangered wildlife.

Our facility is a working conservation centre dedicated to wildlife rescue and release and creating unique environmental learning opportunities for young people. We are a volunteer-driven, donor-sponsored organization that receives no operating subsidies. The admission fees from your visit will help injured and orphaned birds be returned to the wild. In addition to resident hawks, falcons, eagles and owls, our 70-acre site also features an expansive wetland, home to a variety of wildlife ranging from turtles to muskrats and tree swallows to pelicans.

Alberta School Destinations 10 more For information, email us through our website at www.burrowingowl.com.

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Iron Horse Park is open to the public, Sundays, from Victoria Day long weekend to Thanksgiving.

The park is operated by the Alberta Model Engineering Society, a volunteer organization whose members want to share their hobby and the awesomeness of trains with children of all ages. Stop in for a picnic, a train journey, or a walk around the grounds. For $3 per person you can enjoy a journey on the miniature railway. Birthdays and special events can be booked online or at the park.

Visit www.ironhorsepark.net or call 403-948-2601 for more info.

Alberta Pioneer Camp Our winterized facilities are available for public bookings from September through June with great options for schools, churches, families and community groups.

Seeking a retreat space?

We have two distinct sites in the beautiful wilds of Alberta to meet your group’s needs. Pioneer Lodge, located 16 kilometres southwest of Sundre, overlooking the Red Deer River valley and the Rockies, can accommodate up to 108 people in cabins and guest rooms. Our Ranch site, located on Crimson Lake, 15 kilometres north of Rocky Mountain House, can accommodate up to 120 people in May and June and 80 people from September to April. Our sites are perfect for church retreats, youth getaways, business meetings, scout groups, and family gatherings.

Our winterized facilities are available for public bookings from September through June with great options for schools, churches, families and community groups. We have two distinct sites to meet the needs of your group Sundre and Rocky Mountain House.

Both sites offer a great variety of programs, including horseback riding, archery, wall climbing, and leadership programming. We’ve welcomed many types and sizes of groups, such as outdoor education programs, school bands, youth retreats and family getaways.

Call: Sundre 403-638-2660 or Rocky Mountain House: 403-845-6777 or www.pioneercamps.ab.ca

Talk to us about how Pioneer can help you combine your retreat plans and goals with a program facilitated by our staff.

Retreats available September through June.

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WE OFFER: • User Groups for schools • After School Activity Groups (We can adapt our schedule and curriculum to suit your group’s needs.)

• Boys and Girls Gymnastics • Trampoline and Tumbling • Cheerleading • Acrobatic • Tot Classes • Evening Drop-in Classes for All Ages • Weekend Birthday Parties (Includes access to our birthday party room and an hour of gymnastics time in the gym.)

Established 1967

6303 30th Street SE, Calgary, AB, T2C 1R4 403-720-2711 | bmanager@altadoregym.com

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Amaze Arts Studio Amazearts is an art facility located in Canyon Meadow SW, Calgary. The Amazearts studio offers art classes for kids from 3 years to 15 years, homeschool art classes, art camps, adult art classes, PD day camps, workshops In each class student will learn new technique and experience different art mediums including pencil, charcoal, copic markers, chalk, oil pastels, watercolor, acrylic.

Unit #207, 11625 Elbow Drive SW Calgary, AB T2W 1G8

P: 403-201-7226 E: info@amazearts.com

www.amazearts.com

Amazearts provides the perfect balance of academic, developmental and fun activities. We use specially designed projects in our classes which develops strong concentration, comprehension and observation skills for kids to learn and expands their knowledge.

Amazearts also offers after school art classes, fundraising creative workshops for kids in your school.

We provide all the art materials for kids in the classes.

Devil’s Coulee Dinosaur & Heritage Museum If you are looking for a fun and interactive way to have your students learn about dinosaurs and palaeontology, then Devil’s Coulee Dinosaur & Heritage Museum is exactly what you’ve been looking for! We offer hands-on experiences for all ages in the exciting world of palaeontology; with tour packages designed specifically for your age group.

An interpreter will accompany you into the heart of Devil’s Coulee and explain the pre-history and geology of the area and talk about how Devil’s Coulee was formed.

DEVIL’S COULEE DINOSAUR & HERITAGE MUSEUM P.O. Box 156, 300 County Road, Warner, Alberta T0K 2L0

Phone: 403-642-2118 | Email: dinoegg@telusplanet.net

www.devilscoulee.com

The group is then led on a hike down through the coulees where the interpreter will show the class how to find and identify fossils and fossil fragments in their original setting.

A tour of the museum, educational activities and the egg site take about three hours and costs $15.00 per student.

For more information visit www.devilscoulee.com, email dinoegg@telusplanet.net or call 403-642-2118.

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Calgary Chinatown Street Festival PO Box 77066, Calgary, AB T2G 5J8 Tel: (888) 678-2262 www.calgarychinesemerchants.org

Calgary Public Library - Memorial Park Library 1221 2nd Street SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0W5 Tel: (403) 221-2002

Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo 1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1 Tel: (403) 993-2716 info@calgaryexpo.com www.calgaryexpo.com

Calgary Reggae Festival Society Chinook RPO, PO Box 30244 Calgary, AB T2H 2V9 Tel: (403) 355-5696 | Fax: (403) 455-8033 www.reggaefest.ca

Calgary Dragon Boat Society 601 – 606 – 4th Street SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1T1 dragonboat@chinatowncalgary.com www.chinatowncalgary.com/dragonboat

Calgary Turkish Festival Eau Claire Festival Plaza, 200 Barclay Parade SW Calgary, AB T2P 4R5 Tel: (403) 702-2082 sinantorca@gmail.com www.calgaryturkishfestival.com

Calgary Fringe Festival 3 Riverwood Close SE, Calgary, AB T2C 3Z4 Tel: (403) 451-9726 | Fax: (403) 236-0662 info@calgaryfringe.ca www.calgaryfringe.ca Calgary Greek Festival 1 Tamarac Crescent SW, Calgary, AB T3C 3B7 Tel: (403) 246-4553 | Fax: (403) 242-2834 greekfestival@calgaryhellenic.com www.calgaryhellenic.com Calgary Highland Games Springbank Park for All Seasons, Calgary, AB info@calgaryhighlandgames.org www.calgaryhighlandgames.org Calgary International Blues Festival 188, A6433 Bowness Road NW Calgary, AB T3B 0K5 Tel: (403) 668-7144 info@calgarybluesfest.com www.calgarybluesfest.com Calgary International Film Festival #207, 214 - 11th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0X8 Tel: (403) 283-1490 info@calgaryfilm.com www.calgaryfilm.com Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra 205 8th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0K9 Tel: (403) 571-0270 | Fax: (403) 294-7457 info@calgaryphil.com www.calgaryphil.com Calgary Performing Arts Festival (formerly Kiwanis Music Festival) 201, 4014 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2R7 Tel: (403) 283-6009 | Fax: (403) 283-2631 info@cpafestival.ca www.cpafestival.ca

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Calgary Ukrainian Festival Acadia Recreation Complex 240 90th Avenue Southeast, Calgary, AB T2J 0A3 info@calgaryukrainianfestival.ca www.calgaryukrainianfestival.ca Calgary Underground Film Festival #212, 223 - 12 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0G9 Tel: (403) 852-0279 cuff@calgaryundergroundfilm.org www.calgaryundergroundfilm.org Calgary Zoo, Botanical Garden & Prehistoric Park 1300 Zoo Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7V6 Tel: (403) 232-9300 | Fax: (403) 237-7582 guestrelations@calgaryzoo.com www.calgaryzoo.com Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame 169 Canada Olympic Road SW Calgary, AB T3B 6B7 Tel: (403) 776-1040 info@cshof.ca www.sportshall.ca Canadian Badlands Passion Play PO Box 457, 605 17 Street SW Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0 Tel: (403) 823-2001 | Fax: (403) 823-8170 info@canadianpassionplay.com www.canadianpassionplay.com Carifest - The Caribbean Community Council of Calgary 357 - 1500 14 Street, Calgary, AB T3C 1C9 Tel: (403) 774-1300 | Fax: (403) 774-1300 admin@carifestcalgary.com www.carifestcalgary.com

Chinese New Year Carnival 197 First Street, SW, Calgary, AB T2P 4M4 Tel: (403) 262-5071 | Fax: (403) 232-6387 info@culturalcentre.ca www.culturalcentre.ca Clay For Kids Calgary 2083 - 146th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2J 6C3 Tel: (403) 281-4882 | Fax: (403) 238-8551 calgary@clayforkids.com www.clayforkids.com Color Me Mine 3109 - 380 Canyon Meadows Drive SE Calgary, AB T2J 7E7 Tel: (403) 453-4386 www.calgary.colormemine.com Creepy Hollow PO Box 424, 44046 Highway 4 Warner, AB T0K 2L0 Tel: (403) 331-9335 creepyhollowacres@gmail.com www.hauntedmansionstirling.webs.com Crowfoot YMCA 8100 John Laurie Blvd NW, Calgary, AB T3G 3S3 Tel: (403) 547-6576 cfy@ymcacalgary.org www.ymcacalgary.org Crowsnest Pass Doors Open & Heritage Festival Po Box 818, Blairmore , AB T0K 0E0 Tel: (403) 562-7388 info@crowsnestheritage.ca www.cnpheritagefest.ca Cypress Hills Eco-Adventures Ltd. Box 176, Maple Creek, SK S0N 1N0 Tel: (306) 662-4466 info@zipcypresshills.ca www.zipcypresshills.ca Cypress Hills Provincial Park Box 12, Elkwater, AB T0J 1C0 Tel: (403) 893-3833 Devil’s Coulee Dinosaur and Heritage Museum PO Box 156, Warner, AB T0K 2L0 Tel: (403) 642-2118 | Fax: (403) 642-3660 dinoegg@telusplanet.net www.devilscoulee.com

CALGARY PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

EDUCATIONAL SERIES CONCERTS 2016/2017 SEASON Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts, Bella Concert Hall | Mount Royal University Campus

$12

PETER AND THE WOLF

November 16, 17, 22 & 23, 2016

TICKETS

THE HOCKEY SWEATER February 1, 2, 7 & 8, 2017

8 Tickets = 1 FREE Chaperone Ticket

MUSIC IN THE KEY OF LIFE April 20, 25 & 26, 2017

For more information contact: Education & Outreach Manager, Caroline Becq 403.571.0275

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Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Each season, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra welcomes more than 10,000 students from all over Calgary into the concert hall as part of its Education Series Concerts. Conducted by Resident Conductor Karl Hirzer, these concerts are lighthearted, one-hour programs designed to educate and inspire students in Grades 1 through 6. Concerts are shaped with themes being presented in your classroom, and an accompanying guide will be provided to all registered schools. We welcome all educators from public, separate, private, charter or home schools.

For the 2016/2017 Season we bring you: Peter and the Wolf, a classic orchestral tale by Sergei Prokofiev, where each character in the story is partnered with a particular instrument and musical theme. Curriculum tieins include music and science.

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Canada’s Confederation, we present The Hockey Sweater, a Canadian literary classic by Roch Carrier. Curriculum tie-ins include music, social studies, history and art.

Music in the Key of Life will explore how music evokes our emotions and the importance of melody and harmony in the orchestra as well as in everyday life. Curriculum tie-ins include music and health & wellness education.

For more information on these and other concerts presented by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, please visit our website: www.calgaryphil.com.

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Give your students an unforgettable learning experience with National Geographic Live student events!

Arts Commons Presents and National Geographic, believe in the power of science, exploration, and storytelling to change the world. Together we teach kids about the world and how it works, empowering them to succeed and make it a better place.

Our National Geographic explorers, photographers, filmmakers, and scientists embody the importance of living curious, responsible, and empowered lives. We’re proud to present these inspiring role models through our curriculum-linked student events.

This season we are excited to invite three extraordinary explorers to share their captivating experiences and inspire your students to dig deeper into geography, archaeology and natural science. JOIN US!

I Bought a Rainforest with Charlie Hamilton James MON, OCTOBER 24 & TUES, OCTOBER 25, 2016 Charlie Hamilton James currently lives in Yellowstone, America’s original wildlife park. But for more than two decades prior, James was shooting in Peru’s Manú National Park—one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. In an attempt to save it, he bought 100 acres of the rainforest as his contribution to the conservation effort. Discover what it’s like to live in—not just visit—two of the world’s great wildlife parks through the eyes of this critically acclaimed photojournalist. » Curriculum Connections: Biology • Ecosystems • Global Studies • Geography • Health • Photography » Suggested for grades 3-9

Blue Holes of the Bahamas with Kenny Broad MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2017 Largely unexplored, unimaginably beautiful, and considered among the most hazardous places to dive, the flooded caves, or “blue holes” of the Bahamas, are a potential treasure trove of scientific knowledge. Kenny Broad, National Geographic’s Explorer of the Year for 2011, will guide you on this scientific expedition to these dangerous but fascinating environments, making discoveries in microbiology, archaeology, and even astrophysics. » Curriculum Connections: Biology • Ecosystems • Environment • Geography • Water • Ocean » Suggested for grades 3-9

Beauty and the Bizarre with Anand Varma MON, MARCH 13 & TUES, MARCH 14, 2017 When Anand Varma takes a photograph of a parasitic wasp consuming a caterpillar from the inside, he doesn’t want to you to be disgusted. He wants you to be astonished. Through his truly unique images of the miniature world around us, he reveals the secret life cycle of the honeybee, captures the lightning-fast behaviours of hummingbirds, and offers a rare glimpse at our world’s small wonders. » Curriculum Connections: Art • Biology • Biodiversity • Ecology • Ecosystems • Photography » Suggested for grades 3-9

Register your class today! artscommons.ca/NatGeoSchools Questions? please contact John Anderson, Arts Learning Manager, at 403-294-7455 ext 1458 or natgeoschools@artscommons.ca

Get up close and personal on your next field trip.

National Geographic’s greatest explorers are returning from the field and bringing their discoveries straight to you! With amazing stories and jaw-dropping photos, your students will experience unforgettable presentations by renowned explorers, photojournalists, and scientists.

Curriculum connections abound for grades 3-9 and include science, social studies, physical education, health, and more. Shows begin at 10:15am and are an hour in length, including a valuable Q&A session for students to engage directly with the speakers.

I Bought a Rainforest

with photojournalist Charlie Hamilton James MON/TUE OCT. 24 & 25, 2016

Blue Holes of the Bahamas

with environmental anthropologist Kenny Broad MON FEB. 13, 2017

Beauty and the Bizarre

with photographer Anand Varma MON/TUE MAR. 13 & 14, 2017

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Explorers Circle & VIP Reception Sponsor Photo Š Anand Varma

Nature is our classroom.

Book your field trip to the Calgary Zoo today.

The zoo isn’t just a great place to visit animals and plants; it’s the perfect place to learn about them too.

If you’re looking for a great experience for your class, our curriculum-based programs are the perfect way to make the most of a trip outside the classroom. With guided and self-guided programs available year round, the Calgary Zoo will engage your students’ senses as they discover the wonders of the wild.

See our program offerings at calgaryzoo.com or email fun2learn@calgaryzoo.com for more information.

Calgary Zoo

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rom allosaurus to zebras, ferret conservation to genetic diversity – the Calgary Zoo is a classroom like no other. Nestled between the Bow and Elbow rivers, our site covers 0.3km2 and is home to over 1,000 animals.

Over 20,000 schoolchildren take part in our formal programs annually, with another 35,000 visiting on selfguided excursions.

“The zoo inspires awe and wonder in all age groups, and we have programs matched to curriculum for every grade,” shares School Program Coordinator Roz Gilchrist.

“While studying the animals, their environments and the plants they rely on, you will see your students have that light bulb moment as a theoretical concept they have been studying comes to life right in front of them.”

A team of educators deliver interactive guided tours, hourlong and full-day programs, designed around the latest Alberta curriculum. With a roster of 22 programs for the 2015-2016 school year, the newest inquirybased offerings will be tied to the grade 6 curriculum of Flight and Aerodynamics and an ELA and SS combo on Community Conservation Leadership geared to secondary students in grades 10 – 12.

With flight and aerodynamics, we ask: what adaptations are crucial to successful flight? As we explore how birds and other flying animals are built for flight, we’ll look for similarities seen in modern aviation. Using the knowledge of animal adaptations, students will get hands-on as they test different variables in the design of a plane to meet specific requirements. Can their personal jet designs match up to an albatross?

In the lively Community Conservation Leadership program, we combine current events and data from Calgary Zoo conservation projects to get high schoolers debating the best solution for a community initiative. The program is designed to develop communication, critical thinking and team working skills, and students will propose a plan of action for a mock project.

Groups will present their solutions and debate the merits and obstacles before learning how experts proceeded.

Backpack tours are also new this year. This twist on a self-guided visit allows teachers to reserve a set of pre-prepared backpacks that includes a written tour laden with talking points and prompting questions designed to spark dialogue. Used alongside with animal artifacts and learning resources, the complete kit is yours for the day. Go as fast or as slow as you like while discovering Levels of the African Savannah, Enclosure Design in Eurasia or Hot & Cold in the Canadian Wilds.

More themes will be added throughout the year, so check back on the website to see all the ways you can enhance your day at the zoo.

Field Trip Directory 2016-2017

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Dinosaur Provincial Park - UNESCO World Heritage Site PO Box 60, Patricia, AB T0J 2K0 Tel: (403) 378-4342 www.dinosaurpark.ca

Easter Seals Camp Horizon PO Box 540, Bragg Creek, AB T0L 0K0 Tel: (403) 949-3818 | Fax: (403) 949-3388 camphorizon@easterseals.ab.ca www.easterseals.ab.ca

Drumheller Aquaplex 224 Centre Street, Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y4 Tel: (403) 823-1322 aquaplex@dinosaurvalley.com www.dinosaurvalley.com

Eastern Irrigation District (Bassano Dam) 550 Industrial Road West, Brooks, AB T1R 1B2 Tel: (403) 362-1400 | Fax: (403) 362-6206 eid@eid.ca www.eid.ca

East Coulee School Museum Po Box 514, 359 2nd Avenue East Coulee, AB T0J 1B0 Tel: (403) 822-3970 ecsmuseum@gmail.com www.ecsmuseum.ca

Evergreen Theatre 2 - 1709 8th Avenue NE, Calgary, AB T2E 0S9 Tel: (403) 228-1384 | Fax: (403) 229-1385 info@evergreentheatre.com www.evergreentheatre.com

Expo Latino - Hispanic Arts Society 3360 - 14 Avenue, Calgary, AB T2A 6J4 Tel: (403) 271-2744 | Fax: (403) 232-1252 www.expolatino.com Extreme Air Park 1411 33rd Street NE, Calgary, AB T2A 5P1 Tel: (403) 265-2733 www.extremeairpark.com Fiestaval Latin Festival Calgary Multicultural Arts Society 201a, 501 - 18 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0C7 Tel: (403) 880-1562 christian@fiestaval.ca www.fiestaval.ca Fort Calgary 750 - 9th Avenue SE, PO Box 2100 Station M (#106), Calgary, AB T2P 2M5 Tel: (403) 290-1875 | Fax: (403) 265-6534 info@fortcalgary.com www.fortcalgary.com Fort Whoop Up National Historic Site P. O. Box 1074, Indian Battle Park Lethbridge, AB T1J 4A2 Tel: (403) 329-0444 | Fax: (403) 329-0645 www.fortwhoopup.com

Step into history at the East Coulee School Museum Miss Morrison Program – a 1936 Interactive class learning about families and school, followed by a guided tour around the museum. Classes can chose to just tour the museum only. Either of these choices is $5 per student.

We also offer lunches to classes for $6 per person. Come and learn about life in a coal town, and the boom and bust of the mining era!

Fossil World - Dinosaur Discovery Centre PO Box 2579, 1381 North Dinosaur Trail Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0 Tel: (403) 823-6666 don@fossilworld.com www.fossilworld.com

Call 403-822-3970 or email ecsmuseum@gmail.com for more information.

Since 1935, supporting: Agriculture Municipalities Industry Recreation

“Where Water Works Wonders”

Wildlife through sustainable and integrated management of water and land resources.

Eastern Irrigation District Phone: (403) 362-1400 | Fax: (403) 362-6206 | Email: eid@eid.ca | www.eid.ca P.O. Box 128 | 550 Industrial Road West | Brooks, Alberta | Canada T1R 1B2

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For over 100 years, the semi-arid region surrounding the City of Brooks has benefitted from the presence of the Bassano Dam on the Bow River. Come learn how the presence of the Dam allows this area of southern Alberta to be a place “where water works wonders”.

Tours can be scheduled from May through September by contacting the EID at 403-362-1400.

www.clayforkids.com

Inukshuk

Fused Glass suncatcher

2083 – 146 Ave. SE, Calgary, AB • TEL: 1-403-281-4882 • EMAIL: Calgary@clayforkids.com

Field Trips

Few art mediums kindle growth and skills in children in the way that clay does.

Working with clay is an invaluable experience for sensory development, motor skills, self-esteem, self-expression, problem-solving skills, discipline and pride. Clay also has a uniquely therapeutic quality that settles and calms children.

Experience a traditional pottery studio with your students at a field trip to Clay for Kids. Participants can create projects from raw clay through hand building techniques, throwing a pot on the pottery wheel and creating with fused glass.

Your students will learn about: • Where clay originates, what colors are found and what makes the different colors of clay and how we use those colors in glazing; • Clay building techniques; • Clay decorating techniques, including: drape molds, rollers, imprinting with fabrics and stamps; • Finishes available for green ware and bisque ware; • The transformation of clay to green ware, bisque ware and finished glazed pottery; • Storage of raw clay and bisque ware, drying of clay projects, kilns and firing methods; and • Glass fusion materials, projects and firing requirements.

Famous Artists series

BASIC CFK FIELD TRIP DETAILS: • Students are instructed how to make a bowl on the pottery wheel and they slip glaze while it’s spinning around.

• View a PowerPoint presentation on the evolution of the pottery wheel.

• Learn about the process of drying, glazing and firing clay in a kiln.

• View a power point of curriculum project or fused glass.

ADDITIONAL OPTION: 1. Clay Building and Slip Glazing Length: 4 hours (including lunch break) Cost is $26/student plus GST 2. Fused Glass • Design and build a 5” x 3” sun catcher or crucifix.

• Learn how to cut glass in a safe manner.

• View the special surface the kiln shelves need to fuse glass in an electric kiln.

Length: 4 hours (including lunch break) Cost is an additional $27/student plus GST All clay projects will be dried, fired, dipped in clear glaze and then re-fired to a colorful and shiny finish. All fused glass will be fired at fusing temperature. Finished projects will be returned to the school within four weeks.

TESTIMONIAL FROM DECLAN:

“Thank you so much.

It was my favourite field trip ever. Favorite part was spinning clay on the pottery wheel.”

RALPH MCCALL SCHOOL

Colour Me Mine

Ceramic Painting – Glass Fusion – Canvas Art – Clay Creations School ART Programs

Introduce students to the magical world of colourful art engaging with various art media projects either in school or in studio.

Colour Me Mine is proud to house over 500 unique items for all ages and purposes and over 60 brilliant colors for painting. Great for holiday or regular curriculum based projects to bring the kids a fun and educational art program.

Ceramics:

Students will be taught basic techniques of decorating pre-formed bisque ware. Great for Mother’s/Father’s Day gifts, Christmas projects or other holiday activities. For a series of on going classes, programs are offered such as the “A Celebration of the Masters” which offers ceramic art classes on the works from famous artists. Each artist is profiled with a simple biography card of his or her life; and program of “Endangered Species” which we learn about the endangered species while painting them. In each class the student will paint one project from a broad selection of designs. Every piece will be fired by us and returned to students upon subsequent class meetings. It is always a thrill to the kids to do painting and creating their own pottery project and seeing their fired artwork at the next class meeting. Kiln and pottery processing tours are provided to colour students’ vision and broaden their knowledge.

Glass Fusion:

So many glass bases and colours to choose from; fusing glass is a true delight yielding magnificent results. Student are shown how to decorate using other bits of glass: strips, rods, pebbles, frit, and cut glass. Night lights, sun catchers, bowls, vases, coasters, ornaments, even wearable art like pendants can be made. This art form is positively UNIQUE. The results are dazzling, and the fun is addictive!

Canvas Art & Clay Creations:

Canvas and Clay programs are super fun and creative accommodating various templates at various skill levels which walk students through how and what to do using provided materials based on following simple instructions.

Colour Me Mine also offers fundraising events, including the most popular “Tile Wall”

project. Schools can raise thousands of needed funds.

Color Me Mine will provide all the necessary components Ladies Nights, Birthdays, Gift Making, Scout/Guide groups And more…

Art teaches Students to:

Respect ([SHULPHQW OBSERVE Self Evaluate Express Connect Embrace Diversity Preserve Find Solutions Innovate Break away from stereotypes Find their voice Appreciate Beauty

Special Events and Private Bookings weddings, birthdays, dances, concerts

Haunted Mansion formerly of Stirling

Pumpkin Walk

by day is pleasant, by night is survival of the fittest!

Town of Creepy

down in the Hollows, small scale ghost town.

Creepy Hollow Haunted Mansion will you survive the tour?

Creepy Campground

no hookups, off grid. You bring it in, you take it out!

Stage Coach rides

for the young ones. A replica mini stage coach for them to ride in!

Monster Hall

our little gathering area where Murder Mystery Nights happen.

A mandatory costume party that’s different every time!

Mysterious Maze

get lost, have fun!

1-403-331-9335 Mailing address: PO BOX 424, Warner AB

Located at 44046 hwy 4 south, 35 mins south of Lethbridge Hauntedmansionstirling@webs.com join us on Facebook

Creepy Hollow

from the creators of stirling haunted mansion.

Located just 30 minutes west of Calgary.

Approved field trip, outdoor school and leadership site offiering curriculum-based experiential learning, September to June.

Creating meaningful learning opportunities for students of all ages and abilities, specializing in adaptive and inclusive solutions for today’s dynamic classroom. Brand new sensory room available to all groups.

• Adventure-based programs • Leadership programs • Recreation programs Please contact us at 403-949-3818 or visit our website www.easterseals.ab.ca

Easter Seals Camp Horizon Inclusion. It’s a buzzword we’re all familiar with. It has positively impacted policy and perspective from classrooms to little league to government. At its essence, the goal is so good, that everyone would feel included no matter their background, age, race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation and gender identity. The movement toward inclusion is rooted in the value and practice that everyone feels valued.

And yet time and again we hear of examples where inclusion is seen as a checkmark on a task list rather than embraced as a full paradigm shift. The former falls short of creating that meaningful impact that reduces the loneliness of feeling or being treated as marginalized.

A simple example. School classrooms for some time now have embraced inclusion by ensuring that students of all abilities can share the same learning opportunities and space, the benefit being that the learning that comes from each other is just as valuable as, if not more so than, what’s taught in the curriculum. And yet, in moments when the act of inclusion is the most important, it is seen as too inconvenient and often abandoned.

Take for instance a simple overnight field trip, a rite of passage so vital in an age when kids are finding fewer opportunities to connect with nature or each other in an authentic way, free of devices, screens and schedules. And yet the very essence of a field trip means that we leave the security of the classroom and the urban environment adapted with ramps, pavement, accessible washroom stalls, etc.

Imagine a grade 6 student who, through inclusion, attends a mainstream school with his peers despite his diagnosis of cerebral palsy and complex needs. He participates in all school activities right alongside his able bodied peers and seamlessly wheels throughout the school environment. He has been included and everyone feels great about this big step in the right direction. Inclusion has ensured that this

Inspiring potential • Building Community • Enriching Lives

boy doesn’t need to be driven across the city to a specialized school and so his peers and classmates are the same kids he sees in his neighborhood every day. It is a win on so many levels.

But is he invited to hang out at the park after school? Is he invited to the birthday parties or the sleepovers? Probably not. Not everyone’s home is equipped with ramps and lifts.

And understandably so, parents of typical children are likely quite intimidated by the complexities of his disability. He’s been included at school but has he found a place where he truly feels he belongs? Where he doesn’t see himself as the one child who is different and never fully included?

The time comes nearer for his classroom to head off on their overnight field trip adventure. A time and place where memories are formed and stories created that will be retold for years and years to come. Friendships are solidified in a way they can’t in the confines of the classroom and a lifetime of bonding happens in a very short space of time.

But the host facility isn’t equipped for full accessibility. The trails are rough and uneven. The buildings are old and not outfitted with push-to-open doors, ramp access or lifts. The staff are untrained to deal with transfers and special diets.

And so the simple conclusion is that he will be left behind.

The school’s tradition of attending the same facility for field trips supersedes the movement towards inclusion. How could they possibly change this tradition now?

The class will go ahead without him. He’ll be “included” in another classroom to carry on his learning while his classmates are away. He won’t know what he’s missing.

But upon their return there will be an obvious sense of what he has missed and just how deep the bonding that has occurred within his classmates. For a child who is already on the fringes, he’ll now be further isolated by enduring inside jokes, stories finished with “you should’ve been there!” and a vacuum where the richness of that experience with his “peers” would have filled. A brave smile will appear where loneliness and isolation take hold.

What if the school had found an accessible setting for their field trip rather than opting for the “easy” route.

They do exist you know…incredible facilities where every ounce of effort has been made to ensure that No One misses

out. What if they had even gone part way by reaching out to some experts for advice and adaptive equipment; there are entire industries designed around planning and creating accessibility. What if they had recognized that in moments like these, inclusion really matters?

Would it have been easy? No, not really. But would it have been worth it? You better believe it.

The outdoor school experience would have been transformative, not only to that one student but to everyone involved. It would have taught them that inclusion isn’t just for when it’s convenient but for always.

When faced with the trail down to the waterfront with the bumps and roots, they’d work together as a team to get their classmate there. And when faced with the challenge of how to all get across the lake, they’d learn about the physics of the outriggers on the specialized canoe and witness the joy on their classmate’s face as he experienced canoeing for the first time in his life.

This young man would for once in his life be the centre of attention in a positive way. He’d represent the goal and the puzzle – the ultimate objective of team work. Working together to ensure that no one was left out – could there be a truer lesson in empathy, compassion and caring? All the skills today’s young people are lacking as their focus becomes more and more narcissistic and drawn into their screens and devices. Forced to think not of themselves, but of someone else, someone less fortunate, would be a greater lesson than any curriculum directed outcome.

And our young man? He’d be on top of the moon. Experiencing the simple joy of a sleepover with his peers, the feeling of hanging out after school, the feeling of being invited in the party. The feeling of simply being a kid who belongs.

And maybe, just maybe a classmate would realize that including him wasn’t so tough and would think twice before passing him over.

And isn’t that the ultimate goal? Not to check off a box to say that our programs are “inclusive” but to ensure that every child feels that they belong and to give them a platform to thrive.

For a fantastic and educational field trip, bring your students to Discovery Wildlife Park in Innisfail, AB!

School Field Trips at Discovery Wildlife Park · guided tours · hands on

encounters

· animal

presentations

· lunch packages

Taking bookings for Spring and Fall Book early to avoid disappointment Open May 1 to Thanksgiving Day For more information: Facebook - Discovery Wildlife Park Twitter - @DiscoveryWild

www.discoverywildlifepark.com Phone: 403-227-3211 E-mail: dougszoo@dougszoo.com

We provide each school class a one hour guided tour, hands on with smaller animals and awesome animal presentations all at a reasonable price! You can even book a hot dog and fries lunch for your class, accompanied with a refreshing drink!

Each tour can be customized to suit your curriculum – simply let us know at the time you are booking what topic you would like the keepers to focus on and we will make it happen! There is also a fun opportunity for the students to see and touch some of our small animals and reptiles at the end of each tour.

Our animal presentations are developed to provide the education you require, while still having the WOW factor for the children. Meet our tigers, jaguars and our movie star bears, and see how they are trained for the film work that they do!

The Park is spacious, clean and environmentally conscious – we even have an EcoTour for those classes that are interested in how we lessen our footprint on the environment through recycling and reusing materials. We introduce the classes to the app “Biodiversity is Us” which has been set up by WAZA, the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. This app covers many of our global environmental issues, as well as providing information on species from around the world.

Discovery Wildlife Park is the place for your next field trip!

We book school tours for May, June and September, but remember to book early! We fill up quickly in the spring! Call or email soon to book your spot!

We specialize in people!

403-893-3961 • www.skihiddenvalley.net Great Value! Great people! Great fun!

Hidden Valley Ski Resort and Cypress Hills Provincial Park, Alberta – Student Centered Learning

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f you ever went on a school ski trip then you know it is one thing that you will remember

for life. School ski trips are more than just a day out… they are times to learn, challenge, excel, bond, laugh, cry or make new friends.

They memories being made by an experience many may not have the chance to do out of school.

Hidden Valley is located near Elkwater, within the Cypress Hills Provincial Park, Alberta. At 1,235 feet, and with an extensive snow-making system, you know the skiing will always be good. Open December through March the ski resort provides a great place to get students and teachers on snow for an affordable rate.

Hidden Valley Snow School programs were designed with the needs of students, teachers and parents in mind by teachers.

The Snow School gives more time to beginners who receive up to two-and-ahalf hours of instruction spread between morning and afternoon. This provides a safe, secure and fun learning environment for students with more supervision by professional instructors.

All Snow School staff are trained by the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance (CSIA) or the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI) so you know you are getting top quality instruction. Inclusion is an integral part of our policy and we have CADS (Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing) instructors on hand for any students with physical, cognitive or social difficulties.

There is a fully equipped rental shop and day lodge with plenty of room for bagged lunches or make use of the cafeteria with reasonably priced hot food on the plate.

Our comprehensive teachers’ pack gives you a resource to use with readymade consent forms, information, checklists, participant list etc. Everything you need to get your trip up and running whether it is your first time or a seasoned organiser!

Tobogganing, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, trail skating and a snow luge are all available close by the resort to enhance your trip and the Parks staff have the equipment you need. Environmental Education Programs are on offer through Alberta Parks and can be combined with your ski trip to add to the learning experience of the students. Accommodation is available in Elkwater or Medicine Hat should you wish to make this a multi-day experience.

Make the Canadian Winter something to look forward to with an Outdoor Education adventure to Hidden Valley and the Cypress Hills Provincial Park, Alberta.

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Frank Slide Interpretive Centre PO Box 959, Blairmore Crowsnest Pass, AB T0K 0E0 Tel: (403) 562-7388 | Fax: (403) 562-8635 frankslideinfo@gov.ab.ca.com www.frankslide.org

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump Intrepretive Centre Box 1977, Fort Macleod, AB T0L 0Z0 Tel: (403) 553-2731 | Fax: (403) 553-3141 education.bookings@gov.ab.ca www.headsmashedin.org

Galt Museum & Archives 502 - 1st Street South, Lethbridge, AB Tel : (403) 320-GALT (4258)

Heritage Park Historical Village 1900 Heritage Drive SW, Calgary, AB T2V 2X3 Tel: (403) 268-8500 | Fax: (403) 268-8501 info@heritagepark.ca www.heritagepark.ca

Glenbow Museum 130 9th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0P3 Tel: (403) 268-4110 | Fax: (403) 262-4045 bookings@glenbow.org www.glenbow.org/programs/school Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation 255001 Glenbow Road, Cochrane, AB T4C 0B7 Tel: (403) 851-9053 experienceglenbow@grpf.ca www.grpf.ca GlobalFest 285, 2323 - 32 Avenue NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6Z3 Tel: (403) 569-9679 | Fax: (403) 569-9601 contactus@globalfest.ca www.globalfest.ca

Hidden Valley Ski Area #3 - 3271 Dunmore Road, Box 410 Medicine Hat, AB T1B 3R2 Tel: (403) 893-3961 | Fax: (403) 893-2163 www.skihiddenvalley.net High Performance Rodeo - International Festival of the Arts 21, 225 - 8th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0K8 Tel: (403) 294-7411 | Fax: (403) 264-3230 info@hprodeo.ca www.hprodeo.ca

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Alberta School Destinations

Historic Reesor Ranch PO Box 1001, Maple Creek, SK S0N 1N0 Tel: (306) 662-3498 reesorranch@hotmail.com www.reesorranch.com Homestead Antique Museum PO Box 3154, 901 North Dinosaur Trail Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0 Tel: (403) 883-2600 hamuseum@telus.net Honens Festival 888 - 10 Street SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2X1 Tel: (403) 299-0130 | Fax: (403) 299-0137 info@honens.com www.honens.com

The Brooks & District Museum educates the public about our cultural heritage by collecting, preserving, and portraying our stories.

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High River Agricultural Society Rodeo Grounds, High River, AB T1V 1M4 Tel: (403) 652-7349 www.highriverag.com

568 Sutherland Drive E, PO Box 2078, Brooks, Alberta T1R 1C7 P: 403-362-5073 | F: 403-362-5085 | museum@xplornet.com

www.brooksanddistrictmuseum.org

Brooks & District Museum Take a walk through the ages with the Brooks and District Museum.

Explore the risky lives of early ranchers, the history of Canada’s continental railroad and everything in between. Meet notable pioneers such as John Ware; Alberta’s first black cowboy, and the Fourth Duke of Sutherland; a British Peer and politician responsible for bringing in many of Brooks early settlers.

Travel back in time with our historic village that includes a one room schoolhouse, a 1930’s garage, a CPR Caboose and so much more.

Throughout the year the museum hosts tours to schools, summer camps, nursing homes and other organizations. We also have Resource Kits available to teachers and educators that cover a wide array of historical artifacts from Fossils to Aboriginal arrowheads. Book your tour today and join us for a journey through history.

Extreme Air Park Fitness happens at Extreme Air Park!

Great exercise and fun for school programs.

School rates and sponsorships available.

Dry Grads We are a fantastic venue for dry-grad events, whether you come during business hours or you’re booking late nights if your class is doing an allnighter for your grad!

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Illuminasia: Lantern & Garden Festival Calgary Zoo, 1300 Zoo Road NE Calgary, AB T2E 7V6 Tel: (403) 232-9300 | Fax: (403) 237-7582 guestrelations@calgaryzoo.com www.calgaryzoo.com

Inglewood Sunfest 201, 501 - 18 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0C7 Tel: (403) 453-7424 info@inglewoodsunfest.ca www.inglewoodsunfest.ca

Kayben Farms Box 60, Site 2, RR2, Okotoks, AB T1S 1A2 Tel: (403) 938-2857 | Fax: (403) 938-2647 www.kayben.com Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village PO Box 1226, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0 Tel: (403) 627-3684 mail.kbpv@gmail.com www.kootenaibrown.ca Leighton Art Centre Site 31 Comp 9 RR8, Calgary, AB T2J 2T9 Tel: (403) 931-3633 | Fax: (403) 931-3673 info@leightoncentre.org www.leightoncentre.org Leitch Collieries Provincial Historic Site c/o Frank Slide Interpretive Centre PO Box 959, Blairmore Crowsnest Pass, AB T0K 0E0 Tel: (403) 562-7388 | Fax: (403) 562-8635 frankslideinfo@gov.ab.ca www.history.alberta.ca/leitch Lethbridge Corn Maze PO Box 121, Shaughnessy, AB T0K 2A0 Tel: (403) 381-3775 theo@lethbridgecornmaze.com www.lethbridgecornmaze.com Lethbridge Symphony PO Box 1101, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4A2 Tel: (403) 328-6808 | Fax: (403) 380-4418 info@lethbridgesymphony.org www.lethbridgesymphony.org

Kayben Farms Let your students explore, experience, and encounter nature in a farm setting. At Kayben Farms our mission is to provide your students with delightful experiences and lasting memories! We host school groups from Kindergarten up to high school, designed to complement science curriculum learning objectives. Kayben is a working tree nursery, prairie fruit farm, and agri-tourism operation where we are passionate about educating both children and adults about nature, good food and growing plants in this challenging Foothills region.

Spring field trip options Fall field trip options (May and June) (September & October) • Farm Animals

• Farm Animals

• Things you Grow and Eat

• Pumpkin Discovery

• Insects and other living things All tours include: 45 to 60 minute educational tour, free time in Sunshine Adventure Park following the tour and picnic spots for snack or lunch. Online booking is available at www.kayben.com. See website for more details and for current rates.

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Lougheed House 707 – 13th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0K8 Tel: (403) 244-6333 | Fax: (403) 244-6354 info@lougheedhouse.com www.lougheedhouse.com Mad Science of Southern Alberta Bay 30, 4816 - 35B Street SE, Calgary, AB T2B 3N1 Tel: (403) 263-4140 | Fax: (403) 243-0679 madscsab@telusplanet.net www.calgary.madscience.org Medicine Hat Jazzfest, Dept. of Music and Dance 299 College Drive SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6 Tel: (403) 502-8777 office@medicinehatjazzfest.com www.medicinehatjazzfest.com

Interested in a great field trip but don’t have the necessary funds?

The Kernels Popcorn Fundraising Program can help you raise these much needed dollars!

Raising money for another reason? Set up weekly or monthly popcorn days at your school and you’ll raise the needed dollars in no time!

Our Fundraising Snack Bags come in ten fun flavours that kids love and many of these flavours are healthy varieties that are low in fat and sodium!

The cost of our Snack Bags starts at $1.00 per bag plus GST, and our suggested re-sale price is $2.00 - $2.50 per bag. Great profits!

To learn more about lead times and minimums, visit our website and fill out our Fundraising inquiry form, or give us a call at 1-888-267-6262 ext. 226.

With Kernels, Fundraising dreams are in the bag!

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Make the Most out of your enseMble’s trip with clinics led by experienced professionals.

University of Lethbridge music retreats offer: Contact us to book your • tailoring to meet the needs of your group, retreat today!

• instrument-specific instruction, 403-329-2304 • a friendly learning environment, music.conservatory@uleth.ca • a challenging, yet inspiring experience, • teaching by musicians of the highest calibre from the U of L Department and Conservatory of Music, • pricing based on options of your choice (number of clinicians, meals, swimming, etc.), and • scheduling throughout the year with advanced booking.

ConCerts: Schools can plan retreats around one of many U of L or Lethbridge Symphony events. tours: Enjoy and learn about our unique campus.

Food: The University’s Catering Services can provide any meal.

ACCommodAtions: On-campus accommodations are available when classes are not in session, and several hotels lie in close proximity to the U of L.

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The Lethbridge Symphony is composed of musicians from across the region, including faculty and students from the University of Lethbridge Department and Conservatory of Music, as well as community musicians playing and teaching at a professional level.

We offer over a dozen performances over the course of our 2016-2017 Season, ranging from holiday to classical, pops to opera, and everything in between.

Enjoy an orchestra concert or a more intimate chamber program, all at discounted rates!

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SCIENCE CLUBS: We spark imaginative learning during the lunch hour or after school with fun and exciting programs that typically run for 8 weeks. For a low, all-inclusive fee, parents can offer their children the Mad Science experience: exciting hands-on activities, spectacular demonstrations, inquiry-based discussions and the opportunity to make amazing unique take-homes.

New 8 week programs created yearly!

(Grades 1 – 6)

In-class Workshops We offer workshops that complement the science curriculum for grades K – 6. All workshops are led by experienced instructors, use professional materials and equipment, involve hands-on activities, often include a take-home project and reinforce science concepts and methodologies.

Visit calgary.madscience.org for a full list of programs or call us at 403-263-4140

We would love to speak with you!

Mad Science is the world’s leading fun science provider. Our mission is to spark the imagination and curiosity of children through educational, interactive activities that help instil a clear understanding of science and how it affects the world around them.

Mad Science of Southern Alberta is an award-winning, Calgary-based business in operation since 1996. We are part of the Mad Science Group which has over 180 locations world wide.

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South Museum of the Highwood PO Box 5334, 406 - 1st Street SW High River, AB T1V 1M5 Tel: (403) 652-7156 www.museumofthehighwood.com

Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden PO Box 751, Lethbridge, AB T1J 3Z6 Tel: (403) 328-3511 | Fax: (403) 328-0511 info@nikkayuko.com www.nikkayuko.com Nose Creek Valley Museum 1701 Main Street SW, Airdrie, AB T4B 1C5 Tel: (403) 948-6685 ncvm@telus.net nosecreekvalleymuseum.com Opera in the Village 1315 - 7 Street SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1A5 Tel: (403) 262-7286 info@calgaryopera.com www.calgaryopera.com Remington Carriage Museum PO Box 1649, Cardston, AB T0K 0K0 Tel: (403) 653-5139 | Fax: (403) 653-5160 remingtoncarriagemuseum@gov.ab.ca www.history.alberta.ca/remington Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology PO Box 7500, Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0 Tel: (403) 823-7707 | Fax: (403) 823-7131 Tyrrell.bookings@gov.ab.ca www.tyrrellmuseum.com

Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village

Saddletowne YMCA 180 - 7556 Falconridge Blvd NE Calgary, AB T3J 0C9 Tel: (403) 237-2393 ty@calgary.ymca.ca www.ymcacalgary.org Shakers Fun Centre 9900 Venture Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T3S 0A1 Tel: (403) 236-2213 | Fax: (403) 279-3372 info@shakerscalgary.com www.shakerscalgary.com Shakespeare by the Bow - Theatre Calgary 220 - 9 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5C4 Tel: (403) 294-7447 | Fax: (403) 294-7493 info@theatrecalgary.com www.theatrecalgary.com

Sled Island Festival 2206a - 4 Street, Calgary, AB T2S 1W9 Tel: (403) 229-2901 info@sledisland.com www.sledisland.com South Health Campus YMCA 4448 Front Street SE, Calgary, AB T3M 1M4 Tel: (403) 956-3900 shc@ymcacalgary.org www.ymcacalgary.org Southern Alberta Art Gallery 601 Third Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0H4 Tel: (403) 327-8770 | Fax: (403) 328-3913 tmitchell@saag.ca www.saag.ca

Shawnessy YMCA 400, 333 Shawville Blvd. SE, Calgary, AB T2Y 4H3 Tel: (403) 256-5533 shwy@ymcacalgary.org www.ymcacalgary.org

Spruce Meadows 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW Calgary, AB T2J 5G5 Tel: (403) 974-4200 | Fax: (403) 974-4270 information@sprucemeadows.com www.sprucemeadows.com

Skyline Luge Calgary 88 Canada Olympic Road SW Calgary, AB T3B 5R5 Tel: (403) 776-0617 calgary@skylineluge.com www.skylineluge.com

Strathmore Heritage Days Stampede PO Box 2085, 122 Brent Blvd (Civic Centre) Strathmore, AB T1P 1K1 Tel: (403) 934-5811 | Fax: (403) 901-0299 info@strathmorestampede.com www.strathmorestampede.com

Settler Life in the Rockies

- Teach and Learn in a One-Room School House!

- Cooperative Hands-on Activities with Historical Meaning - Learn Heritage Skills from Expert Volunteers - Sleepovers! Spend A Night In A Museum!

- Curriculum Based or Custom Tailored Programs for all Ages

Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre 850 4th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1R1 Tel: (403) 543-5115 info@nmc.ca www.nmc.ca Taber Irrigation Impact Museum 4702 50th Street, Taber, AB T1G 2B6 Tel: (403) 223-5708 tiimchin@telusplanet.net Talisman Centre 2225 Macleod Trail South, Calgary, AB T2G 5B6 Tel: (403) 233-8393 info@talismancentre.com www.talismancentre.com Telus Spark 220 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary, AB T2E 5T2 Tel: (403) 817-6800 info@sparkscience.ca www.sparkscience.ca

Pincher Creek, Alberta | (403) 627-3684 mail.kbpv@gmail.com | www.kootenaibrown.ca

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Open: May 7 - October 9 Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Last Entry 5:30 PM) Website: www.nikkayuko.com Twitter & Instagram: @nikkayuko Facebook/nikkayuko

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The Fort Museum of the Northwest Mounted Police and First Nations Interpretive Centre 219 Jerry Potts Blvd, Fort MacLeod, AB T0L 0Z0 Tel: (403) 553-4703 | Fax: (403) 553-3451 info@nwmpmuseum.com www.nwmpmuseum.com The Millennium Lanes Inc. PO Box 1373, Okotoks, AB T1S 1B3 Tel: (403) 938-9536 mlanes@telus.net www.millenniumlanes.com The Military Museums Foundation 4520 Crowchild Trail SW, Calgary, AB T2T 5J4 Tel: (403) 410-2340 | Fax: (403) 410-2359 media@themilitarymuseums.ca www.themilitarymuseums.ca Theatre Calgary 220 9 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5C4 Tel: (403) 294-7447 | Fax: (403) 294-7493 info@theatrecalgary.com www.theatrecalgary.com Trochu and District Arboretum Society PO Box 803, Trochu, AB T0M 2C0 Tel: (403) 442-3085 | Fax: (403) 442-2528 arboretum@town.trochu.ab.ca www.town.trochu.ab.ca Trochu and District Museum PO Box 538, 315 Arena Avenue Trochu, AB T0M 2C0 Tel: (403) 442-2220 trochumuseum@gmail.com www.town.trochu.ab.ca

Turner Valley Gas Plant 60 km south of Calgary, Turner Valley, AB Tel: (403) 297-4049 rick.green@gov.ab.ca www.history.alberta.ca/turnervalley

WordFest - International Writers Festival Eau Claire Market, 117 - 200 Barclay Parade SW, Calgary, AB T2P 4R5 Tel: (403) 237-9068 | Fax: (403) 237-9093 info@wordfest.com www.wordfest.com

Ukulele Kids 17 Morewood Crescent, Suite L North York, ON M2K 1L8 Tel: (416) 818-5661 info@ukulelekids.org www.ukulelekids.org

YMCA Calgary 101 3 Street SW, Calgary, AB T2P 4G6 Tel: (403) 237-9622 info@ymcacalgary.org www.ymcacalgary.org

Vulcan Tourism - Spock Days/Galaxyfest PO Box 1161, 115 Centre Street East Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0 Tel: (403) 485-2994 info@vulcantourism.com www.vulcantourism.com Waterton Lakes National Park - Parks Canada PO Box 200, Waterton Park, AB T0K 2M0 Tel: (403) 859-5133 | Fax: (403) 859-5152 wateton.info@pc.gc.ca www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/ab/waterton/index.aspx Waterton Wildflower Festival PO Box 144, Waterton Park, AB T0K 2M0 Tel: (800) 215-2395 info@watertonwildflowers.com www.watertonwildflowers.com Whoop-Up Days 3401 Parkside Drive South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4R3 Tel: (403) 328-4491 | Fax: (403) 320-8139 www.exhibitionpark.ca

YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre 5111 47 Street NE, Calgary, AB T3J 3R2 Tel: (403) 428-8679 info@youthlinkcalgary.com www.youthlinkcalgary.com Zoo Year’s Eve 1300 Zoo Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7V6 Tel: (403) 232-9300 | Fax: (403) 237-7582 guestrelations@calgaryzoo.com www.calgaryzoo.com Zoolights at the Calgary Zoo 1300 Zoo Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7V6 Tel: (403) 232-9300 | Fax: (403) 237-7582 guestrelations@calgaryzoo.com www.calgaryzoo.com

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T PO Box 776, Fort Macleod, Alberta T0L 0Z0 P - 403–553-4703 • TF - 866–273-6841 F - 403–553-3451

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he Fort Museum’s award winning Redcoats Program features an engaging play and historic interactive scenarios for teaching students of the history of the NWMP and First Nations People of Southern Alberta. The Program is run through May and June, with two bookings available per day. Please book as much in advance as possible to ensure preferred booking dates.

For more info please visit: www.nwmpmuseum.com/redcoats

CHARTERED FIELD TRIPS IF YOU NEED TO GET A GROUP OF KIDS TO A SCHOOL FIELD TRIP, COMPETITION, OR EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITY - CHOOSE SOUTHLAND! As a recognized safety leader, we possess a safety rating that is well above the industry average. You can count on our drivers to go the extra mile, continually providing unparalleled quality, reliability, and professionalism.

SOUTHLAND offers field trip transportation to some of Alberta’s most interesting and enriching destinations. We also provide transportation for pre-school to high school students for occasions such as sporting events, band competitions, plays, and recitals. The possibilities are endless! We have all the services and accommodations you will need to make your event a success.

AVAILABLE ALBERTA WIDE EDMONTON CALGARY BANFF OKOTOKS LETHBRIDGE CANMORE

COCHRANE STRATHMORE ROCKYFORD MEDICINE HAT DRUMHELLER COLD LAKE

Contact SOUTHLAND Transportation Charters for your transportation needs and we will design a custom package to fit your group. We take care of drop-offs, returns, and driver accomodations.

YOUR NEXT JOURNEY IS JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY: 403.398.2244 / 877.287.6866 www.southland.ca/charters

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Adventure Bus

Physical Literacy Based Field Trips The Adventure Bus is a full-sized school bus converted into a mini gym and equipped with a variety of FUN equipment, including zip-line, monkey bars, rock climbing wall, mini-trampoline, climbing rope, balance beam, parachutes, and more!

Fun & Fitness

Improve fitness and activity levels, build confidence, and encourage active participation.

The Adventure Bus operates year-round, and all activities take place inside the Bus conveniently at your location.

Visit www.adventurebus.ca for more information.

780.700.8287 www.adventurebus.ca

Alternative JASPER-HINTON Adventures ZIPLINE

Have you ever imagined flying adventures.ca like a bird or your favorite superhero? Jasper’s Adventure Zipline offers Jasper/Hinton Zip Line Phone: 780-817-9696 email: darrelbossert@mail.com

FROM JASPER (40 MINUTES): Head East toward Edmonton on Hwy. 16. We are ten minutes passed the East Jasper National Park Gates on the Left side of the road.

FROM HINTON (10 MINUTES): We are ten minutes West of Hinton on Hwy 16 on the Right hand side of the road.

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exactly that experience. Children as young as two years old to adults in their 90s have enjoyed the zipline. A view from the top of the zipline launching ramp will take your breath away as you soar through the air like a bird or superhero. It’s the same sensation as launching and flying a hang-glider.

Jasper’s Adventure Zipline is creating activities for all ages, sizes and abilities. Our system is adjustable. Mild to Wild, you are in control. Choose your level of adventure: individual or two together provides everyone the opportunity to develop confidence and the composure to own the experience of a lifetime. Group rates available.

Please call us at 780-817-9696 for your next group bonding experience.

MONDAY to FRIDAY 9-5

WEEKENDS BOOK YOUR SCHOOL TRIP TODAY & Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Alberta Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Alberta HOLIDAYS 403-341-8614 #102 - 4200 Hwy 2, Red Deer AB T4N 1E3 #102 - 4200 Hwy 2, Red Deer AB T4N 1E3 On QE II, north of 32nd St overpass

Hwy 2, north of 32 St overpass Red Deer, AB

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Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Beyond the Classroom: A Place of Learning

The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum inspires learning Beyond the Classroom, through our unique and engaging school programs. We invite you to book your school field trip with us today!

During your visit, students: • • •

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Receive behind the scenes tours of the museum and collections areas to learn how things are archived and stored, Are instructed on proper care and handling of old artefacts, as well as hands-on experience with some of our artefacts Take part in one of our various education modules using the museum as their classroom to engage in critical thinking, discussion, and goal setting Experience and explore some of Alberta’s incredible sport history and heroes in the Hall of Fame Gallery and exhibits stationed throughout the museum

Our Beyond the Classroom programs are designed to meet a large range of learning outcomes for different grades and learning levels. The museum’s personnel are eager to collaborate with teachers to meet educational goals and establish community partnerships in learning.

Some of the programs offered: • • • • •

Dreams & Goals The Science in Sport The Artist in Sport Creating Healthy Bodies and Minds Fair Play and Respect

To downlaod our Teachers Packages, go to our website; www.ashfm.ca.

Beyond the Classroom Education Packages are supported by the RBC Foundation.

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Central Adventure Bus Edmonton, AB Tel: (780) 700-8287 info@adventurebuskids.com www.adventurebus.ca

Alberta Aviation Museum 11410 Kingsway Avenue NW Edmonton, AB T5G 0X4 Tel: (780) 451-1175 | Fax: (780) 451-1607 www.albertaaviationmuseum.com

Augustana Miquelon Lake Research Station University of Alberta - Augustana Campus 4901 - 46 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 2R3 Tel: (780) 679-1574 | Fax: (780) 679-1129 gth@ualberta.ca www.augustana.ualberta.ca/research/centres/amlrs Bard at Bower PO Box 21043, Red Deer, AB T4R 2M1 info@primestocktheatre.com www.primestocktheatre.com

Alberta Pioneer Camp PO Box 660, Sundre, AB T0M 1X0 Tel: (403) 638-2660 | Fax: (403) 638-4041 info@pioneercamps.ab.ca www.pioneercamps.ab.ca

Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve Elk Island National Park Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8G 2A6 Tel: (780) 992-2950 www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/ab/elkisland

Alberta Sports Hall of Fame & Museum #102, 4200 Highway 2, Red Deer, AB T4N 1E3 Tel: (403) 341-8614 | Fax: (403) 341-8619 info@ashfm.ca www.ashfm.ca

Birch Bay Ranch 51505 Range Road 215 Sherwood Park, AB T8E 1H1 Tel: (780) 922-2883 | Fax: (780) 922-3944 office@birchbayranch.com www.birchbayranch.com

Alix Wagon Wheel Museum Association PO Box 245, 4912 - 50 Street, Alix, AB T0C 0B0 Tel: (403) 747-2584 | Fax: (403) 747-2490 alixmusuem@gmail.com www.alixwagonwheelmuseum.wordpress.com Amazing Corn Maze RR2, Leduc, AB T9E 2X2 Tel: (780) 986-9034 www.amazingcornmaze.ca Art Gallery of Alberta 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square Edmonton, AB T5J 2C1 Tel: (780) 422-6223 | Fax: (780) 426-3105 info@youraga.ca www.youraga.ca

Blacksmith Shop Museum 5020 - 49th Street, Lacombe, AB T4L 1Y2 Tel: (403) 782-3933 | Fax: (403) 782-9344 maski@telusplanet.net www.mhma3.blogspot.ca Bodo Archaeological Society PO Box 1781, Provost, AB T0B 3S0 Tel: (780) 753-6353 | Fax: (780) 753-6352 bodo@bodoarchaeology.com www.bodoarchaeology.com Botanical Arts City 5 St. Anne Street, St. Albert, AB T8N 3Z9 Tel: (780) 459-1500 www.visitstalbert.com

Art Gallery of St. Albert 19 Perron Street, St. Albert, AB T8N 1E5 Tel: (780) 460-4310 | Fax: (780) 460-9537 ahfgallery@artsandheritage.ca www.artgalleryofstalbert.ca

Bowden Museum PO Box 576, 2201 19 Avenue Bowden, AB T0M 0K0 Tel: (403) 224-2122 www.bowdenpioneermuseum.com

Arts on the Ave 9351 - 118 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5G 0N3 Tel: (780) 471-1580 info@artsontheave.org www.artsontheave.org

Brazeau Collieries National Historic Site & Nordegg Heritage Centre PO Box 550, Rocky Mountain House, AB T4T 1A4 Tel: (403) 845-4444 admin@nordegghistoricalsociety.org www.nordegghistoricalsociety.org

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Camp Kuriakos Site 8, Box 18, RR1, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1X6 Tel: (403) 746-2702 info@kuriakos.ab.ca www.kuriakos.ab.ca Camrose & District Centennial Museum Box 1622, 4522 - 53 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1X6 Tel: (780) 672-3298 cnilson@camrosemuseum.ca www.camrosemuseum.ca Camrose Heritage Railway Station and Park PO Box 1174, 4407 47 Avenue Camrose, AB T4V 1X2 Tel: (780) 672-3099 canadiannorthern@telus.net www.canadiannorthern.ca Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame PO Box 6090, 6426 - 40th Avenue Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 2E8 Tel: (780) 312-2084 | Fax: (780) 361-1239 cahf2@telus.net www.cahf.ca Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival Cooking Lake – Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area, Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8G 2A6 Tel: (780) 430-7153 www.canadianbirkie.com Canadian Tractor Museum PO Box 5414, Westlock, AB T7P 2P5 Tel: (780) 349-3353 www.canadiantractormuseum.ca Carstairs Heritage Centre 1130 - 1138 Nanton Street, Carstairs, AB T0M 0N0 Tel: (403) 337-3710 carstairsmuseum@icloud.com www.carstairsmuseum.ca Castrol Raceway 7003 Girard Road, Edmonton, AB T6B 2C4 Tel: (780) 461-5801 info@castrolraceway.com www.castrolraceway.com Citadel Theatre 9828 101A Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 3C6 Tel: (780) 425-1820 www.citadeltheatre.com

Discover Discover Your AGA Your AGA

Connect kids,artart and ideas Connect kids, and ideas withwith Art Gallery of Alberta School and Teacher Programs Art Gallery of Alberta School and Teacher Programs Book early to ensure your 2016-2017 field trip: youraga.ca/education/teachers-and-schools Book early to ensure your 2016-2017 field trip: youraga.ca/education/teachers-and-schools

School & Teacher Programs at the Art Gallery of Alberta focus on students The Art Gallery of Alberta’s (AGA) School & Teacher Programs offer unique opportunities for students to develop visual literacy and critical thinking skills, participate in hands-on art activities, collaborate with peers, and strengthen community connections through art.

Join us and tour world-renowned exhibitions, create art in our state-of-the art studios, and hit multiple areas of the Alberta Education Programs of Study.

Drawing from an inquiry-based culture of learning, AGA School & Teacher Programs: Programs available in • English • Français • Español

• Offer an engaging and accessible point of entry to the Gallery and our exhibitions for students of all ages, backgrounds and experiences.

• Allow teachers and students to connect and learn about art and exhibitions through high quality, unique programming experiences, gallery explorations and studio projects, professional development sessions and online resources.

• Strengthen visual literacy and visual thinking skills about both the conceptual and technical side of art and the art-making process.

• Provide leadership in the field of art education in the community through various professional development initiatives and partnerships.

• Support the goals of the 21st Century Skills Framework through programming that builds and strengthens problem solving, innovation and information literacy skills.

2 Sir Winston Churchill Square | Edmonton, Alberta T5J TC1 | 780.422.6223

InspIrIng CanadIans - In sport and LIfe For as little as $5 per student, your class will experience the incredible stories of Canadian sport heroes in curriculum-based activities at Alberta’s first national museum. Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame’s education programs use these stories to inspire youth in school and in life.

Our Programs

• Alberta curriculum-based programming and interactive tours for grades K-12.

• All students receive a FREE Literacy for Life book highlighting the incredible Class of 2016 (while supplies last) which includes a free youth admission for another visit.

• Students will have the opportunity to watch the inspirational 11-minute film “Canada’s Greatest Sports Moments.”

• All programs include a teacher’s guide to assist with preparation for your visit and post-visit activities.

• Programs are customizable and may be available in French upon request.

Not in Calgary? Not a Problem!

Connect to Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame from anywhere in the world via video conference and experience the stories of our inducted sports legends through interactive programming. Schools that are within the range of a one hour drive from Calgary - outside the city limits can also take advantage of free bussing to Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame through the generous support of Canadian Tire. Limited funding available. Call today!

About Us

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame is an international award winning facility located at WinSport’s Canada Olympic Park in Calgary featuring 12 galleries, over 600 Canadian sport legends from 65 sports, 52 interactive experiences, multisport simulators and 100,000 treasured artefacts that help us share the stories of our Honoured Members.

A Place Where Curriculum Comes Alive!

Value Based Learning The stories of our inducted sport heroes are filled with life lessons that define and demostrate values of hard work, dedication, fair play, overcoming obstacles and setting goals which have led them to success beyond the field of play.

for fuLL program desCrIptIons, CurrICuLum ConneCtIons, teaCher guIdes and bookIng forms Email: programs@cshof.ca • Phone: 403-776-1059 169 Canada Olympic Road SW WinSport’s Canada Olympic Park Calgary, AB T3B 6B7

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EXPERIENCE

BODO

ARCHAEOLOGICAL CENTRE

HANDS-ON

HISTORY IN BODO!

Join an excavation and experience archaeology first hand in East Central Alberta!

Archaeology camps and tours for all ages.

Book a tour today!

Open daily from early May to late August Mon-Fri 9-5pm, weekends 10-2pm and year-round by appointment.

780-753-6353 | www.BodoArchaeology.com

BODO ARCHAEOLOGICAL CENTRE Experience Hands-On History in Bodo!

Come experience archaeology in action! Spend an exciting day at the Bodo Archaeological Site & Centre exploring Alberta’s Aboriginal past at an active archaeological excavation and discover what life was like on the plainsa thousand years ago. Participate in handson educational activities and learn how to make stone tools, pottery, and hunt like the ancient ancestors of Canada’s First Nations peoples.

A visit to Bodo is a unique and truly immersive experience.

The Bodo Archaeological Site is one of Alberta’s largest

and most well-preserved Aboriginal archaeological sites. Ancient bison hunters have camped and hunted in the Bodo sand dunes over the last 5000 years and archaeologists continue to make exciting discoveries here that give incredible insights into Canada’s past. Our oneof-a-kind visitor centre is a working archaeological facility dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Alberta’s Aboriginal heritage.The Bodo Archaeological Centre offers a variety of educational programs to students of all ages, from guided tours of an ongoing excavation conducted by real archaeologists, to tool-making workshops taught by experienced flint-knappers. Students can also learn first-hand about the plants and wildlife used by First Nations people on one of our guided Plant Tours, or visit bison rubbing stones to discover how bison behavior contributed to peoples’ survival in the past. We offer halfday, full-day, and overnight camps for schools andcustom packages are also available allowingteachers to tailor their visit to individual interests and curricular outcomes. Bodo school programs are available for grades 1 to 12, annually from early May until late June. Visit Bodo today and join our staff on an unforgettable journey back in time.

Please visit our website www.bodoarchaeology.com to learn more about our programs or call us at (780) 753-6353.

Site 8 Box 18 RR 1 | Sylvan Lake AB T4S 1X6 | 403.746.2702 | info@kuriakos.ab.ca

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City Arts Centre 10943 84 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 0V5 Tel: (780) 442-5311 | Fax: (780) 496-7397 CityArtsCentre@edmonton.ca www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/ city-arts-centre.aspx Clifford E. Lee Nature Sanctuary Sanctuary Road, Spruce Grove, AB T7Y 1E7 info@cliffordelee.com www.cliffordelee.com Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area Range Road 203, Sherwood Park, AB T8G 1G2 Tel: (780) 672-7274 www.albertaparks.ca/cooking-lake-blackfoot Crimson Lake Provincial Park PO Box 2100, Rocky Mountain House, AB T4T 1B5 Tel: (403) 845-8309 www.albertaparks.ca Dance Magic Studio 243 Addington Drive, Red Deer, AB T4R 3N4 Tel: (403) 302-3442

Danish Canadian Museum PO Box 92, Spruce View, AB T0M 1V0 Tel: (403) 728-0019 info@danishcanadians.ca www.thedanishcanadianmuseum.com

Dickson Store Museum PO Box 146, Spruce View, AB T0M 1V0 Tel: (403) 728-3355 | Fax: (403) 728-3351 dicksonstoremuseum@gmail.com www.dicksonstoremuseum.com

Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival 118 Avenue NW and 91 Street, Edmonton, AB Tel: (780) 471-1580 info@artson the ave.org www.deepfreezefest.ca

Didsbury Museum and District Historical Society Box 1175, 2110 - 21 Avenue Didsbury, AB T0M 0W0 Tel: (403) 335-9295 ddhs@telusplanet.net www.didsburymuseum.com

Devonian Botanic Garden - University of Alberta 51227 Highway 60 (5 Km north of Devon) Parkland County, AB T7Y 1C5 Tel: (780) 987-3054 dbginfo@ualberta.ca www.devonian.ualberta.ca Dick Laurin’s Hay and Sleigh Rides 8911 17 Street, Edmonton, AB T6P 1V3 Tel: (780) 464-0234 | Fax: (780) 662-0490 dixland@datanet.ab.ca www.hayandsleighrides.ca

Discovery Wildlife Park 5400 42 Avenue, Innisfail, AB T4G 1P9 Tel: (403) 227-3211 dougszoo@dougszoo.com www.discoverywildlifepark.com Double Tree Village Museum PO Box 86, Spruce View, AB T0M 1V0 Tel: (403) 728-3875 dbltreem@telus.net www.doubletreevillage.com

DANCE MAGIC STUDIO

Dance, Acro & Aerial Acrobatics!

RED DEER, ALBERTA • 403-347-9101

www.reddeerdancemagic.com The Carstairs Heritage Centre is an engaging museum spanning three town lots in Carstairs, Alberta. Its focus is on regional, Alberta and Western Canadian histories, and agricultural heritage. Educational programs are designed around the Alberta Programs of Studies and are developed to connect with multiple learning styles — featuring unique, hands-on interaction.

For more information visit us online at carstairsmusem.ca or phone 403-337-3710.

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DANCE MAGIC STUDIO Come discover the MAGIC of DANCE and AERIAL ACROBATICS with Dance Magic Studio. Give your children the experience of a lifetime. Build selfconfidence, lasting memories and new friendships.

Our positive, non-competitive classes will nurture the creativity of any young learner in an environment rich with activity and FUN! Contact us to book your school field trip TODAY! 403-347-9101 www.reddeerdancemagic.com office@reddeerdancemagic.com #200 6731 52nd Ave Red Deer Alberta

2016/17 SEASON: THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Sep 17 - Oct 9/16 Grades 7+

BITTERGIRL – THE MUSICAL Oct 4 - 30/16

THE CITADEL IS PROUD TO OFFER TWO WAYS TO EXPOSE STUDENTS TO THE WONDER OF THEATRE: THE MACLAB STUDENTS CLUB: a weekday evening program that includes the Main Stage Series shows and enjoys light suppers, presentations by theatre professionals, and Q&A sessions with actors.

STUDENT MATINEES: midday matinees devoted to school groups with affordable pricing for groups of students.

Grades 10+

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Oct 22 - Nov 13/16 Grades 7+

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Nov 26 - Dec 23/16 Grades 1+

CANADIAN PREMIERE

FORTUNE FALLS Jan 17 - Feb 5/17 Grades 7+

MAKING MUSIC HISTORY

“I had one student indicate how he did not realize live theatre was so amazing; he would love to attend more performances in the future. Thank you for providing youth this opportunity!”

- Darcelle Nichols, English Language Arts Teacher, Stratford School

DISGRACED

A FAMILY HOLIDAY TRADITION

Jan 21 - Feb 12/17

“A Christmas Carol was a real favorite with the kids. Everyone enjoyed it and was wowed by the sets, costumes, effects and, of course, the cast of characters!

Thanks so much for allowing us to attend the Citadel at a rate students can afford. Looking forward to next year!”

Grades 10+

CRAZY FOR YOU®

THE NEW GERSHWIN® MUSICAL

Mar 4 - Apr 2/17 Grades 7+

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Apr 1 - 23/17 Grades 4+

- Helen Payette, École Pine Grove Middle School

For prices and more information or to book, please contact

Shirley Tran, School Booking Coordinator 780.428.2127

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY Apr 22 - May 14/17 Grades 7+

groupsales@citadeltheatre.com

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wimming, skating, gym sports, walking, running, fitness and more! A unique field trip is waiting for your students. Whether it’s playing badminton in the gym at Servus Place or going down a water slide at Fountain Park, the City of St. Albert has an activity to get your students active.

With a water play centre, three NHL-sized arenas, a large three-court gymnasium, two indoor field houses, a 270-metre track and a children’s play zone, Servus Credit Union Place is the perfect place for your next field trip. Schools can book a gym court or field house to play volleyball, soccer, badminton or any sport you choose, or you can purchase wristbands to bring a group to use our water play centre. With over 25 spray and water features, including a river ride and two giant waterslides, your students will enjoy hours of floating fun in our water play centre.

Fountain Park Recreation Centre is pleased to offer a variety of aquatic programs for each age and ability.

Fountain Park amenities include three pools; a sauna and steam room; a multi-purpose court; two meeting rooms; and a pre-school playground and classroom.

Bring your students to this recreation centre to enjoy a full day of water activities. Younger children will enjoy learning to swim in the warm water of our small pool, and more experienced swimmers will enjoy our leisure pool, where they can explore the island and cove, as well as the twist and turns of the large waterslide.

Students can come together after their swim to have a snack and socialize in one of our two rentable meeting rooms. These rooms are air-conditioned and provide a fridge, freezer, microwave and sink.

Visit fountainpark.ca to plan your visit.

For more information and to plan your next field trip, visit servusplace.ca.

Servus Place Whether you are looking to play floor hockey, soccer or go swimming with your students, Servus Place has an activity for you. Gym courts and field houses are available for schools to book on an hourly basis or you can purchase wristbands to take your students to play in the pool.

Call 780-418-6088 to book your school field trip today!

Looking to book an active field trip for your class?

Servus Credit Union Place and Fountain Park Recreation Centre are the perfect places for your next field trip.

Fountain Park Fountain Park is pleased to offer a variety of aquatic programs for every grade and ability – whether you want to sign your school up for swim lessons or bring them for recreational swims. Call 780-459-1553 today to find out more.

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YOUR ST UDENT S WON'T KNOW T HEY'RE LEARNING! • Kindergarten to Grade 6 curriculum connections

May 30 – June 3, 2017

• Experience a whole day of learning from around the world through shows and interactive, hand-on activities • Group Value Packages starting at $14/student

FOR F ULL DETAILS VISIT CHILDF EST.COM childfest.com

International Children’s Festival of the Arts “The International Children’s Festival of the Arts fosters a spirit of goodwill and happiness for children of a wide age range, in a beautiful and safe location. Students are able to take part in a variety of activities that touch upon their developmental needs in different domains such as literacy, curiosity and wonder, community awareness and sensory abilities. The festival exposes and respects the wide range of cultures that make up our nation.”

- ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER

For 35 years the International Children’s Festival of the Arts has been providing kids with an entertaining and educational arts and culture experience, while ensuring the memories and experiences are as bright as possible. Children from across northern Alberta have the opportunity to open their minds to a colourful world where they can discover a playground of imagination, laughter, learning and fun.

Numerous studies show that involving children in arts experiences improves their attention and school performance and strengthens their cognitive skills. Selected programming is presented in both official languages and each show and site activity have curriculum connections. The Festival is also proud to showcase the cultures that helped shape our country including Canada’s founding Peoples.

One of the longest running Children’s Festivals in North America, this event has become synonymous with a sense of wonder and enchantment, attracting over 50,000 participants from throughout central/northern Alberta and beyond. Hosting local, national, and international artists the International Children’s Festival is programmed for children to experience a variety of cultures, performance disciplines and hands-on, interactive activities that will keep them engaged, ignite their imaginations, and foster a lifelong appreciation and understanding for authentic arts experiences.

Central Dr. Woods House Museum 4801 - 49th Avenue, Leduc, AB T9E 7G6 Tel: (780) 986-1517 woodsmuseum@telus.net www.woodsmuseum.com

Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park Elnora, AB Tel: (403) 823-1749 www.albertaparks.ca Edmonton Corn Maze 26171 Garden Valley Road, Spruce Grove, AB Tel: (780) 554-4540 groups@edmontoncornmaze.ca www.edmontoncornmaze.ca Edmonton Dragonboat Festival Rafter’s Landing, 9734 - 98 Avenue Edmonton, AB T6C 4P6 Tel: (780) 493-8158 www.edmontondragonboatfestival.com Edmonton Folk Music Festival PO Box 4130, Edmonton, AB T6E 4T2 Tel: (780) 429-1899 | Fax: (780) 424-1132 admin@efmf.ab.ca www.edmontonfolkfest.org Edmonton International Film Festival Suite 201, 10816A - 82 Avenue Edmonton, AB T6E 2B3 Tel: (780) 423-0844 info@edmontonfilmfest.com www.edmontonfilmfest.com

Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival 10330 - 84 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6E 2G9 Tel: (780) 448-9000 | Fax: (780) 431-1893 fta@fringetheatre.ca www.fringetheatre.ca Edmonton International Jazz Festival 10046 - 116 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 1V7 Tel: (780) 990-0222 info@edmontonjazz.com www.edmontonjazz.com Edmonton International Street Performers Festival 650, 7 Sir Winston churchill Square Edmonton, AB T5J 2V5 Tel: (780) 425-5162 | Fax: (780) 426-0853 info@edmontonstreetfest.com www.edmontonstreetfest.com Edmonton Opera 9930 102 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5J 5H7 Tel: (780) 429-1000 | Fax: (780) 429-0600 edmopera@edmontonopera.com www.edmontonopera.com Edmonton Paintball Centre Inc. 10010 107a Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 4H8 Tel: (780) 800-2324 info@edmontonpaintball.ca www.edmontonpaintball.ca

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20204 - 111 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Phone: (780) 447-1538 Toll Free: (877) 447-1538

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olden Arrow has been a premier supplier of transportation services in Western Canada for over fifty years. With over 500 units and a dedicated staff of professional operators we are committed to meet your needs.

With our experience we offer tailored solutions that ensure your outcomes are achieved.

Our goal is to exceed your expectations for your transportation or equipment requirements.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Edmonton Poetry Festival 11342 - 64 Street, Edmonton, AB T5W 4H5 Info@edmontonpoetryfestival.com www.edmontonpoetryfestival.com Edmonton Public Schools Archives and Museum 10425 - 99 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5K 0E5 Tel: (780) 422-1970 archivesmuseum@epsb.ca www.archivesmuseum.epsb.ca Edmonton Queen Riverboat 9734 - 98th Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6C 4P6 Tel: (780) 424-BOAT (2628) info@edmontonqueen.com www.edmontonqueen.com Edmonton Radial Railway Society - High Level Bridge PO Box 76057 Southgate PO Edmonton, AB T6H 5Y7 Tel: (780) 437-7721 info@edmonton-radial-railway.ab.ca www.edmonton-radial-railway.ab.ca Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and the Francis Winspear Centre for Music 9720 - 102 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5J 4B2 Tel: (780) 428-1414 | Fax: (780) 425-1913 box.office@winspearcentre.com www.edmontonsymphony.com Edmonton Valley Zoo 13315 Buena Vista Road NW Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7 Tel: (780) 442-5311 www.edmonton.ca/activities-parks-recreation.aspx Elk Island National Park 54401 Range Road 203 Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0V3 Tel: (780) 922-2965 www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/ab/elkisland/index.aspx Ellis Bird Farm Box 5090, Lacombe, AB T4L 1W7 Tel: (403) 885-4477 info@ellisbirdfarm.ca www.ellisbirdfarm.ca Farmfair International Box 1480, Edmonton, AB T5J 2N5 Tel: (780) 471-7210 | Fax: (780) 471-8112 agriculture@northlands.com www.farmfairinternational.com

Father Lacombe Chapel Museums Branch c/o 8820 - 112 Street Edmonton, AB T6G 2P8 Tel: (780) 431-2300 father.lacombe@gov.ab.ca www.history.alberta.ca/fatherlacombe

Ice on Whyte Festival Room 12, 7730 - 106 Street Edmonton, AB T6E 4W3 Tel: (780) 758-5878 | Fax: (888) 692-9019 info@iceonwhyte.ca www.iceonwhyte.ca

Festival of Trees, University Hospital Foundation 1B. 120 Kaye Edmonton Clinic, 1140 University Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z1 Tel: (780) 407-2786 | Fax: (780) 407-5647 FestivalOffice@FestivalOfTrees.ab.ca www.universityhospitalfoundation.ab.ca/fot

Innisfail & District Historical Village PO Box 6042, Innisfail, AB T4G 1S7 Tel: (403) 227-2906 | Fax: (403) 227-2901 idhs@telus.net www.innisfailhistory.ca

Flatiron Museum and Interpretive Centre 5005 - 50th Avenue, Lacombe, AB T4L 2L1 Tel: (403) 755-6935 www.lacombetourism.com Fort Edmonton Park 7000 - 143 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7 Tel: (780) 442-5311 info@fortedmontonpark.ca www.fortedmontonpark.ca Fort George and Buckingham House Provincial Historic Site #318, 5025 - 49 Avenue, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A4 Tel: (780) 645-6256 | Fax: (780) 645-4760 ross.stromberg@gov.ab.ca www.history.alberta.ca/fortgeorge Fountain Park Recreation Centre 4 Cunningham road, St. Albert, AB T8N 2E9 Tel: (780) 459-1553 www.fountainpark.ca Freewill Shakespeare Festival 618 - 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square Edmonton, AB T5J 2V5 Tel: (780) 425-8086 | Fax: (780) 426-3248 info@freewillshakespeare.com www.freewillshakespeare.com Golden Arrow Buses 20204 - 111th Avenue NW Edmonton, AB T5S 2G8 Tel: (780) 447-1538 | Fax: (780) 447-1228 www.goldenarrowbuses.com HeLa Ventures Adventure Education Centre Site 147, Comp 12, RR4 Rocky Mountain House, AB T4T 2A4 Tel: (403) 845-4325 helaventures@gmail.com www.helaventures.com

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Innisfail Professional Rodeo 4504 - 42 Street, Innisfail, AB T4G 1P6 Tel: (403) 227-3166 | Fax: (403) 227-2202 iamarket@telus.net www.innisfailauctionmarket.com/rodeo.htm

International Children’s Festival 5 St. Anne Street, St. Albert, AB T8N 3Z9 Tel: (780) 459-1500 | Fax: (780) 458-5417 childrensfestival@stalbert.ca www.childfest.com

Thursdays and Fridays from 10 am to 2 pm January 26 & 27 & February 2 & 3, 2017

L’IL CHIPPER ICE CARVING LESSONS & OUTDOOR WINTER ACTIVITY FIELD TRIPS! PRE-REGISTER YOUR CLASS FOR AN INTERACTIVE WINTER FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE!

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END OF STEEL PARK GATEWAY BLVD & TOMMY BANKS WAY, EDMONTON, AB FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.ICEONWHYTE.CA

Ice on Whyte As part of the Ice on Whyte Festival’s Canada 150 celebration, we are pleased to present the Ordinary People…Extraordinary Stories curriculum-based school program. This program will feature three interactive, progressive sessions on each week of the festival where students will meet characters from our past that have made extraordinary contributions to Canada’s past, present and future.

January 26 and 27: • Aboriginal Life – Alex Decoteau • Exploration – Anthony Henday • The Fur Trade – Richard Charles Hardisty February 2 and 3: • The Northwest Mounted Police – Arthur Murray Jarvis • The Railway – William Pace • Settlement – Margaret Martin This program takes place in a heritage village setting in a heated tent. Children spend 20 minutes at each story station.

School groups are also encouraged to enjoy the interactive outdoor play area.

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HeLa Ventures

Specialists in Adventure Education in the heart of the Rockies.

Serving school and community groups for 29 years, HeLa offers curriculum-based programming in: • canoeing (lake and river) • wilderness canoe trips • white-water rafting • top-roped rock climbing • hiking and backpacking • back-country biking • wilderness living skills • CTS programming • team building retreats • administrative team building retreats • specifically designed programs to meet your needs he HeLa Ventures Outdoor Adventure Education Centre, nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta, is dedicated to providing individuals, school groups and allaround adventure seekers with positive

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HeLa Ventures Outdoor Education Centre has 28 years of experience delivering quality curriculum-based programs. Our team of certified teachers, qualified guides and curriculum specialists have met the needs of school groups providing programs that enhance or deliver

During the summer months, HeLa offers summer school programs that provide students with a camp experience while earning high school credits. Call our programming team for information on setting up a summer school program. Students spend seven to 14 days at camp, earning high school

outdoor educational experiences. We offer curriculum-based programs to school groups delivered from a safe,

curriculum objectives for both core subjects and CTS modules. Programs are offered from April to October during

credits from an experiential education framework. A variety of options are available for schools.

supportive environment. Pick one of our standard programs or request a custom

the school season. When booking with HeLa Ventures, you will receive

designed program – all based from an experiential education framework. Our programs are delivered from a holistic

an all-inclusive package including accommodations, meals, equipment and all guiding and instruction.

perspective by well-trained, certified and Transportation may be provided upon experienced educators and guides, with request. Our standard programs may a focus on active life, long living and learning in the outdoors.

be viewed at www.helaventures.com or you can call our programming team at 403-845-4325 for further information and to book a program.

helaventures.com

Specialists in Adventure in the heart of the Rockies Activity options include: • Canoeing • Rafting • Kayaking • Interpretive Programs • Rock Climbing • Hiking and Backpacking • Mountain Bike Touring • Wilderness First Aid • Swift Water Rescue, Rope Rescue • Corporate Retreats • Rental Equipment • Shuttle Service • Instructor Certification Programs Located in David Thompson Country, HeLa Ventures offers programs and retreats for youth, school and private adult groups. Our staff are outdoor professionals and are certified to lead all of our adventure activities. Equipment, meals and rustic accommodations can be provided with any of our programs.

Phone:

780-468-1492 or 403-845-4325

Fax: 780-440-2295 • helaventures@gmail.com

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John Janzen Nature Centre 7000 143 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7 Tel: (780) 442-5311 attractions@edmonton.ca www.edmonton.ca John Walter Museum 9180 Walterdale Hill NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 2V3 Tel: (780) 442-5311 www.edmonton.ca/attractions_events/ john-walter-museum.aspx Jump 360 Trampoline Park 13535 - 156 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5V 1R9 Tel: (780) 482-JUMP (5867) info@lztrampoline.com www.lztrampoline.com Jump 360 Trampoline Park 6833 - 66 Street, Red Deer, AB T4P 3T5 Tel: (780) 482-JUMP (5867) info@lztrampoline.com www.lztrampoline.com Jurassic Forest and Learning Centre 2-23210, Township Road 564 Gibbons, AB T0A 1N0 Tel: (780) 470-2446 info@jurassicforest.com www.jurassicforest.com

Kaleido Family Arts Festival 118 Avenue NW, between 90 & 94 Street Edmonton, AB Tel: (780) 471-1580 info@artsontheave.org www.kaleidofest.ca Kerry Wood Nature Centre 6300 45 Avenue, Red Deer, AB T4N 3M4 Tel: (403) 346-2010 | Fax: (403) 347-2550 general@waskasoopark.ca www.waskasoopark.ca Kidz Quarterz 172 - 2693 Broadmoor Blvd.

Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0G1 Tel: (780) 467-0172 info@kidzquarterz.ca www.kidzquarterz.ca Kraay Family Farm, Home of the Lacombe Corn Maze Inc. Site 6, Box 9, RR1, Lacombe, AB T4L 2N1 Tel: (403) 302-1709 | Fax: (403) 782-9295 info@kraayfamilyfarm.com www.kraayfamilyfarm.com Leduc #1 Energy Discovery Centre #6 - 20 Haven Avenue, Devon, AB T9G 2B9 Tel: (780) 987-4323 jbecker@leducnumber1.com www.leducnumber1.com

Innisfail Historical Village

5139-42 Street Box 6042 Innisfail, AB T4G 1S7 (403) 227-2906 | idhs@telus.net www.innisfailhistory.ca

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Experience first hand how our pioneers lived and worked. Learn how Innisfail started, how it grew, and what it became.

Built in 1884, the Spruces is the only remaining “Stopping House” that greeted travelers on the Calgary to Edmonton stagecoach trail.

The Spruces and the stagecoach traffic, was eventually replaced with the railroad.

The school tour also includes an in depth look at how the railroad worked and the ways in which it transformed Innisfail. “The Role of the Railroad”, highlights the profound effect that the laying of tracks had on the development of our community and province.

This program offers a variety of hands-on activities that allow children to experience the way our pioneers lived and worked.

There is a large sheltered picnic area for lunches and snacks as well as an indoor hall area if the weather does not cooperate.

Hours of Operation: May to September Visit www.innisfailhistory.ca for more info.

Legislative Assembly of Alberta 10800 - 97 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5K 2B6 Tel: (780) 427-2826 laocommunications@assembly.ab.ca www.assembly.ab.ca Lloydminster Cultural & Science Centre 4515 - 44th Street, Highway 16 East Lloydminster, SK S9V 0X5 Tel: (780) 874-3720 | Fax: (780) 874-3721 lcsc@lloydminster.ca www.lloydminster.ca/lcsc Luminaria - Devonian Boranic Gardens 51227 Hwy 60, Spruce Grove, AB T7Y 1C5 Tel: (780) 987-3054 www.devonian.ualberta.ca/Events/Luminaria.aspx Markerville Creamery Museum 114 Creamery Way, Markerville, AB T0M 1M0 Tel: (403) 728-3006 admin@historicmarkerville.com www.historicmarkerville.com Michener House Museum 5036 - 51 Street, Lacombe, AB T4L 1W2 Tel: (403) 782-3933 | Fax: (403) 782-9344 maski@telusplanet.net www.mhma3.blogspot.ca Millet and District Museum and Archives PO Box 178, Millet, AB T0C 1Z0 Tel: (780) 387-5558 info@milletmuseum.ca www.milletmuseum.ca Mountain View Museum & Archives PO Box 3882, 5038 - 50th Street Olds, AB T4H 1P6 Tel: (403) 556-8464 info@oldsmuseum.ca www.oldsmuseum.ca Musée Héritage Museum St. Albert Place, 5 St. Anne Street St. Albert, AB T8N 3Z9 Tel: (780) 459-1528 | Fax: (780) 459-1232 museum@artsand heritage.ca www.museeheritage.ca Musée Morinville Museum PO Box 3252, 10010 - 101 Street Morrinville, AB T8R 1S2 Tel: (780) 572-5585 | Fax: (780) 572-5586 morinvillemuseum@shaw.ca www.museemorinvillemuseum.com

DISCOVER THE FUN!

KRAAYFAMILYFARM.COM

Looking for an Educational Spring Farm field trip or a place for your YEAR END school field trip?

Looking to start the year off with educational FUN? Consider a SPRING or FALL visit to the Kraay Family Farm!

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pend time at the farm visiting with the new baby animals, learn about and see the pumpkin and corn plants at their early growing stages! Feed the animals, play on the Jumping Pillows, the slides, in the corn bin, try your hand at mining in the sluice box, and much more!

Reservations available Spring and Fall during school days.

Reservations must be made in advance. Price is $7 a student grades K-6.

Educational talks available upon request. Fun guaranteed!

KRAAYFAMILYFARM.COM

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MEMORABLE FUN EXTREMELY ADDICTING! Imagine you walk into a room and see a floor full of trampolines, and trampolines on the walls!

Heart racing, you run onto the sea of springy delight, bouncing, leaping and flipping – but wait there’s MORE! Structured activities or a free-for-all, we can serve your curriculum needs.

We have a variety of activities for all ages, and are able to offer tips and suggestions for creating the best experience for teachers as well as students. Forget the boring field trips you’ve been on before, and read more about some of our extreme fun activities.

We have expanded in 2016! Now our two locations serve Northern and Central Alberta; located in the Edmonton and Red Deer communities. We are excited to be able to offer the Red Deer community the same great experience found in Edmonton, and are extatic about seeing all the smiling faces – so bring your class by this year by following the proper contact information here.

THE DUNK ZONE tests your skills at the hoop – can YOU dunk like Jordan?

Well, you can now! Spring into action as you fulfill your dreams of being a basketball superstar, or head off in a battle of the hoop with friends.

THE BATTLE BEAM keeps your opponent on their toes, literally!

Two at a time, you inch your way out onto the beam, and see who can last the longest! Don’t be afraid to lose, though, as our inflatable airbags are there to cushion your fall!

THE DODGE ZONE is all out war, only with dodgeballs!

At Jump 360, we like to take things to the EXTREME – that’s why regular ‘ol dodgeball just wont do! Take the competition to the next level, and find out what extreme dodgeball really means.

THE FLIP ZONE – we are Jump 360 after all!

Jumpers can practice their flips and tricks without worrying about sticking the landing, our cushioned air bags or foam pit are there to catch your fall!

JUMP 360 TRAMPOLINE PARK is the place to be for school or group outings, we cater to a range of age groups and skill levels – after all, we are all about having a fun, safe, and memorable experience!

Safety is a top priority for Jump 360, and our staff have been trained by professionals, Canadian Olympian Trampoline experts Trish McGeer and Greg Roe of Greg Roe Trampoline.

JUMP 360 Edmonton 13535 156 ST NW 780-482-JUMP(5867) party.edmonton@jump360.ca www.jump360.ca/edmonton

JUMP 360 Red Deer 6833 66 ST 403-986-JUMP(5867) party.reddeer@jump360.ca www.jump360.ca/red-deer

ALL AGES TRAMPOLINE FUN • SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS • PHYSICAL EDUCATION

THE FUN THE FACTS DODGEBALL • DUNK ZONE FLIP ZONE • BATTLE BEAM ROPE ZONE • DROP ZONE

Plenty of activities can provide structured programs for students - or a free for all, bounce off the walls.

There is something for everyone, including the teachers!

Alleviate up to 80% of stress on weight-bearing joints.

Trampolining promotes low-impact cardio for people with existing injuries, joint or weight problems.

SKIP THE 30 MIN. JOG

LOW IMPACT ACTIVITY

Trampolining > Jogging As studied by NASA - 10 minutes of trampolining burns the same calories as 30 minutes of jogging.

SIMPLE BOOKING Experience JUMP 360° with your class by following our simple booking proceedure.

ONLINE WWW.JUMP360.CA/SCHOOL Fill out a request with your contact information and someone will get back to you to confirm your booking.

PHONE Call the location closest to you and speak with a Party Planner to assist you with your booking.

FIND US - NEAR YOU! NOW WITH 2 LOCATIONS JUMP 360 JUMP 360

EDMONTON

RED DEER

13535 156 ST NW 6833 66 ST 780-482-JUMP 403-986-JUMP

Leduc #1 Energy Discovery Centre Visit the site of Alberta’s historical oil discovery – a discovery that changed the industry and the province forever. Experience 13 acres of indoor and outdoor exhibits; come watch an award-winning film, walk the deck of an operational drilling rig, and travel back 365 million years through geological time to the Devonian period, inside the world’s largest drill bit. Get a taste of what it’s like to be a part of Alberta’s oilfield history.

Learn about the people and the process behind on of the world’s most valuable resources at the Leduc #1 Energy Discovery Centre. Our education programs offer unique opportunities that most students would not have a chance to experience. We provide curriculum-based activities that reinforce teaching concepts or introduce students to new ideas. Leduc #1 offers hands-on opportunities where students can mix drilling mud, explore the geology of Alberta, engineer pipelines and make real-life connections to the oil and gas industry. We offer self-guided tours as well as guided tours, if booked in advance.

The centre’s hours of operation are Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call us at 1-866-987-4323 or visit us at leducnumber1.com.

Looking for an extraordinary educational field trip?

VISIT THE Leduc #1 Energy Discovery Centre Learn about Alberta’s geology, environment and the cultural and historical impacts the oil and gas industry has played in shaping Alberta. We offer curriculum matched programing to best meet the needs of both students and teachers.

Alberta is oil. It’s our history, our economy, and our future.

For more information call the centre at 1-866-987-4323 or visit LeducNumber1.com

Kerry Wood Nature Centre Historic Fort Normandeau

We deliver curriculum-based, interactive, natural and cultural history programs at two amazing sites.

Spend an hour, a day, or a week learning on the land. K-6 and others by special request.

Phone: 403-346-2010 www.waskasoopark.ca bookings@waskasoopark.ca

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he Waskasoo Environmental Education Society operates the Kerry Wood Nature Centre and Historic Fort Normandeau. Both sites offer hands-on, curriculum-based programs with learning outcomes tied directly to the Alberta Learning program of studies.

We can also custom-design your visit.

To find out how we can help you visit us online at www.waskasoopark.ca, call us at 403-346-2010, or send us an email to bookings@waskasoopark.ca.

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Rabbit Hill Snow Resort Rabbit Hill Snow Resort has been introducing youth to the excitement of winter sport for over 60 years.

Skiing and Snowboarding introduces a way to stay active over the winter season. Students get the opportunity to develop new skills in positive and interactive learning environment.

Contact our Group Coordinator to find out how easy it is to organize your next trip!

PH: 780-955-2440 EMAIL: cherylh@rabbithill.com

REYNOLDS-ALBERTA MUSEUM A DYNAMIC EXPLORATION OF OUR MECHANICAL HERITAGE The Reynolds-Alberta Museum in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, specializes in interactive, handson programs that complement the Alberta Education Curriculum. Focusing on mechanized transportation, aviation, agriculture and industry, we offer a wide range of education programs for Kindergarten to Grade 9, relating to both social studies and science curricula.

Schools can choose either an interpreter-led or self-guided program (The interpreter will introduce the self-guided program and be available for questions).

PROGRAMS INCLUDE: Funlights of Technology (Kindergarden to Grade 2) Whether in an urban factory, building cars on an assembly line, on a rural farm making rope or training to be a courteous service station attendant, students have a great time learning how cooperation gets the job done!

SCHOOL !

S M A R G O PR * Build a kite and take it home! * Fly a rocket! * Customize your own car and race it down the track! * Build a Model T on the assembly line!

Kites and Crashes (Grades 3 and 6) Students look at a variety of early airplane designs and guess which ones got off the ground and which ones did not! The students will then learn the importance of design and materials in the development of and airplane and build their own tetrahedral kite to take home!

And much more!

The Museum also offers a great way to provide your class with an exciting museum learning experience without leaving your classroom using Video Conferencing.

For information on supervisor ratios, minimum fees, food service, etc., please visit the museum’s website at ReynoldsAlbertaMuseum.com or contact our booking coordinator at 780-312-2071.

Reynolds-Alberta Museum 6426-40 Ave 2 km west of Wetaskiwin on Hwy 13 Ph. 1.780.312.2065 or 1.800.661.4726

www.ReynoldsAlbertaMuseum.com

Central

Muttart Conservatory 9626 - 96A Street NW, Edmonton, AB T6C 4L8 Tel: (780) 442-5311 muttartquestions@edmonton.ca www.muttartconservatory.ca

Ponoka Stampede PO Box 4336, Ponoka, AB T4J 1R7 Tel: (403) 783-0100 stampede@ponokastampede.com www.ponokastampede.com

North Dance Magic 6731 52nd Avenue, Red Deer, AB T4N 4K8 Tel: (403) 347-9101 dancemagicnorth@gmail.com www.reddeerdancemagic.com

Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm 56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord, AB T0A 0K0 Tel: (780) 921-2272 info@prairiegardens.org www.prairiegardens.org

Norwegian Laft Hus Society 4402 - 47th Ave, Red Deer, AB T4N 6T4 Tel: (403) 347-2055 norwegianlafthus@gmail.com www.norwegianlafthussociety.ca

Rabbit Hill Snow Resort PO Box 41021, Edmonton, AB T6J 6M7 Tel: (780) 955-2440 | Fax: (780) 955-3512 info@rabbithill.com www.rabbithill.com

Nuit Blanche Edmonton 10242 106 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 1H7 info@nuitblancheedmonton.ca www.nuitblancheedmonton.ca

Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery 4525 47A Avenue, Red Deer, AB T4N 6Z6 Tel: (403) 309-8405 museum@reddeer.ca www.reddeermuseum.com

Onoway Museum and Heritage Centre Box 1368, Onoway, AB T0E 1V0 Tel: (780) 967-1015 admin@onowaymuseum.ca www.onowaymuseum.ca

www.sundremuseum.com

Sundre

Pioneer Village Museum & World of Wildlife

211 1st Avenue S.W, Sundre, AB T0M 1X0

403-638-3233

403-638-3295 (fax) E: sundremuseum@telus.net Hours of Operation: Monday – Saturday 10:00 – 5:00 Sunday 1:00 – 5:00

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Reynolds Alberta Museum 6426 40th Avenue, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 2G1 Tel: (780) 312-2065 | Fax: (780) 361-1239 reynoldsalbertamuseum@gov.ab.ca www.history.alberta.ca/reynolds

MUSEUM PROFILE Come and take an imaginary trip around the world in our World of Wildlife exhibit and view over 150 animal mounts from around the world; everything from an elephant and giraffe to a skunk and weasel.

After that, take a step back in time and visit our Pioneer Village which includes a local schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, log cabin, trapper’s cabin and more. Feel free to bring along a picnic lunch and have a picnic in the park.

River Valley Programs, City of Edmonton PO Box 2359, Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7 Tel: (780) 496-2983 | Fax: (780) 496-2955 CMS.OutdoorPrograms@edmonton.ca www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/ parks_rivervalley/rv-programs.aspx Royal Alberta Museum 12845 102 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5N 0M6 Tel: (780) 453-9100 | Fax: (780) 453-9165 book.ram@gov.ab.ca www.royalalbertamuseum.ca Rutherford House 11153 Saskatchewan Drive, Edmonton, AB T6G 2S1 Tel: (780) 427-0357 | Fax: (780) 427-4288 Rutherford.House@gov.ab.ca www.history.alberta.ca/rutherford Ryley Museum Society 5103 - 49 Street, Ryley, AB T0B 4A0 Tel: (780) 663-3693 Servus Credit Union Place 400 Campbell Road, St. Albert, AB T8N 0R8 Tel: (780) 418-6088 | Fax: (780) 459-2750 spquestions@stalbert.ca www.servusplace.ca Servus Heritage Festival 10125 157 Street, Edmonton, AB T5P 2T9 Tel: (780) 488-3378 | Fax: (780) 455-9097 info@heritage-festival.com www.heritage-festival.com Silver Skate Festival PO Box 1105, Edmonton, AB T5J 2M1 Tel: (780) 488-1960 info@silverskatefestival.org www.silverskatefestival.org Snow Valley Ski Club PO Box 21100, Edmonton, AB T6R 2V4 Tel: (780) 434-3991 | Fax: (780) 436-5479 schoolgroups@snowvalley.ab.ca www.snowvalley.ab.ca Spruce Grove Grain Elevator Museum Box 3012, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 3A4 Tel: (780) 960-4600 elevator@sprucegroveagsociety.com www.sprucegrove.org Stephansson House Provincial Historic Site c/o 8820 - 112 Street, Edmonton, AB T6G 2P8 Tel: (780) 427-0357 | Fax: (403) 728-3928 stephansson.house@gov.ab.ca www.stephanssonhouse.org

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology The Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology is Canada’s only museum dedicated exclusively to the science of palaeontology—the study of plant and animal life through the fossil record.

The museum is committed to share this fascinating subject with students in an interactive, educationally rich environment, utilizing innovative programs. Curriculum-fit programs challenge and inspire students to discover the prehistoric past and understand how it relates to the modern world. Knowledgeable and enthusiastic science educators create a sense of wonder and excitement as they make learning an experience to remember.

There are 16 different programs available for schools making a day trip to the museum, suitable for students kindergarten through grade 12. New this year is the Dinomechanics program for grades 7 to 9. Working in groups, students explore the mechanics of how dinosaurs moved by comparing them to modern animals. They use their mathematical skills, take measurements of dinosaur skeletons in Dinosaur Hall, and then share their findings with classmates.

If travel to Drumheller, Alberta, is not feasible, Distance Learning programs will transport your students to the museum without leaving the classroom. Educators connect live to any classroom computer (with webcam and Internet) or to a videoconferencing system to deliver engaging, curriculum-based programs.

The Royal Tyrrell Museum is pleased to acknowledge ATCO as a sponsor of innovative school programming. Its ongoing sponsorship allows the museum to develop and deliver hands-on programs and interactive experiences that are well recognized in the educational community.

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Current opportunities available for SALES REPS and UKULELE TEACHERS

Please visit our website for more details.

www.ukulelekids.org · info@ukulelekids.org Ukulele Kids is the most popular lunch and after school program in Canada!

Here is why:

• An affordable parent paid program which includes a quality wood ukulele (choice of 8 colours) and a songbook to keep along with the lessons.

• Our instructors are highly qualified and experienced • We teach fun songs that stimulate learning • Ukulele Kids love to perform

Ukulele Kids Fast Facts: • Over 11,000 students in 6 years • Average first time registration per school is over 40. Our record is 124 kids in one school.

• Our program is open to students from Kindergarten to Grade 8.

• We offer a sponsorship program for those who may need assistance.

• Our teachers have all necessary police checks and are experienced in classroom management techniques while working with young student musicians.

From Pop to Rock... there’s a lot of music in a ukulele!

The ukulele is the fastest growing instrument in the world because: • Easiest to learn (Guinness Book of World Records) • Teaches theory, ear training and musicianship • Ideal group and solo performance instrument • Children can sing and play at the same time • Kids like the bright cheery colours • Inexpensive and portable • Simply fun!

• All we need from the school is the use of a room.

• Ukulele Kids love to perform at school events and concerts.

• Registrations are handled online by Ukulele Kids.

• The ukulele is so popular that sales in stores across North America have increased 1200% in the last year.

• Ukulele Kids will donate ukuleles to children’s wards at local hospitals on behalf of participating schools.

West Edmonton Mall Physics and Math Programs The best option to learn, have fun and save!

Contact Group Sales for more information 780-444-5308 or by email groups@wem.ca

wem.ca

If you are looking for a fun and exciting way to bring science to life in your classroom, Marine Life at West Edmonton Mall can help! Students can experience the wonder of the natural world by interacting with our animals.

West Edmonton Mall Marine Life offers exploratory and curriculum-based programs that range from one to 4.5 hours. These programs include: a reptile or penguin presentation in our Education Classroom; a guided tour of Sea Life Caverns, with a stop at our interactive touch pools; or a behind-the-scenes tour of Marine Life. Groups can also enjoy a private sea lion training session or a California sea lion show.

If your students are aged 12 and over and you are looking for a more hands-on experience for them, West Edmonton Mall Marine Life offers a Sea Lion Training School, where students can spend a morning being a sea lion trainer. This program provides students with a basic understanding of what it is like to be a sea lion trainer and of the work involved caring for Marine Life’s many animals.

West Edmonton Mall Marine Life can also take animals to your school through its outreach programs. You can choose to have either an African penguin or a variety of marine invertebrates come right into your classroom.

To book your Marine Life experience, please contact marinelife@wem.ca or call 780-444-5320.

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Stone Barn Garden West end of Wm. F. Lede Park, Leduc, AB T9G 0H9 Tel: (780) 980-7181 www.leduc.ca Stony Plain and Parkland Pioneer Museum 5120 - 41 Avenue, Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1L5 Tel: (780) 963-1234 | Fax: (780) 968-5564 info@pioneermuseum.ca www.pioneermuseum.ca Strathcona Wilderness Centre 2025 Oak Street, Sherwood Park, AB T8A 0W9 Tel: (780) 922-3939 www.strathcona.ca/departments/ recreation-parks-and-culture/recreation-centres/ strathcona-wilderness-centre Strathcona County Museum and Archives 913 Ash Street, Sherwood Park, AB T8A 2G3 Tel: (780) 467-8189 | Fax: (780) 467-8189 www.strathconacountymuseum.ca Summerland Leisure Park 40325 Range Road 282, Lacombe, AB Tel: (403) 748-4855 summerlandleisurepark@shaw.ca www.summerlandleisurepark.com Sundre Pioneer Village Museum and World of Wildlife Exhibit Box 314, 211 - 1st Avenue SW Sundre, AB T0M 1X0 Tel: (403) 638-3233 sundremuseum@telus.net www.sundre.com/history.html Sunnybrook Farm Museum 4701 - 30 Street, Red Deer, AB T4N 5H7 Tel: (403) 340-3511 | Fax: (403) 340-3574 sbfs@shaw.ca www.sunnybrookfarmmuseum.ca Telus World of Science - Edmonton 1211 - 142nd Street, Edmonton, AB T5M 4A1 Tel: (780) 451-3344 info@twose.ca www.telusworldofscienceedmonton.ca The Jungle Farm 28120 Township Road 362, Red Deer, AB T4G 0M7 Tel: (403) 227-4231 info@thejunglefarm.com www.thejunglefarm.com

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Thunder in the Valley Drag Races PO Box 7642, Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1S7 Tel: (780) 621-8677 info@thunderinthevalleydragrace.ca www.thunderinthevalleydragrace.ca

Visualeyez Performance Art Festival 10242 – 106 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 1H7 Tel: (780) 423-5353 | Fax: (780) 424-9117 info@latitude53.org www.visualeyez.org

Torrington Gopher Hole Museum PO Box 81, 208 - 1 Street South Torrington, AB T0M 2B0 Tel: (403) 631-3805 www.gopherholemuseum.ca

Watchable Wildlife Tours Edmonton, AB Tel: (780) 405-4880 www.birdsandbackcountry.com

Tour of Alberta Pro Cycling Festival #590, 10665 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, AB T5J 3S9 Tel: (587) 523-0280 info@albertapeloton.ca www.tourofalberta.ca Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village 8820 - 112 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2P8 Tel: (780) 662-3640 | Fax: (780) 662-3273 uchv@gov.ab.ca www.ukrainianvillage.ca Ukrainian Pysanka Festival - Vegreville Cultural Association PO Box 908, Vegreville, AB T9C 1S1 Tel: (780) 632-2777 | Fax: (780) 632-2770 info@pysankafestival.com www.pysankafestival.com University of Alberta - Augustana Campus, Jr. University Summer Camps 4901 - 46 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 2R3 Tel: (780) 679-1502 | Fax: (780) 679-1129 info@augustana.ca www.augustana.ualberta.ca/jru Vegreville Regional Museum PO Box 328, 14413 Highway 16A Vegreville, AB T9C 1R3 Tel: (780) 632-7650 info@vegrevillemuseum.ca www.vegrevillemuseum.ca Vertically Inclined Rock Gym 8523 Argyll Road, Edmonton, AB T6C 4B2 Tel: (780) 496-9297 climbing@verticallyinclined.com www.verticallyinclined.com Victoria Settlement Provincial Historic Site (Smoky Lake) 58161 Range Road 171A, River Lot 6, Victoria Settlement, County of Smoky Lake, AB T0A 3C0 Tel: (780) 656-2333 www.history.alberta.ca/victoria/

West Edmonton Mall 1755, 8882 170 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4J2 Tel: (780) 444-5321 www.wem.ca Wetaskiwin & District Heritage Museum 5007 - 50th Avenue, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 0S3 Tel: (780) 352-0227 | Fax: (780) 352-0226 wdhm@persona.ca www.wetaskiwinmuseum.com YMCA Health Fitness & Recreation Centre 11510 - 153 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5X 6A3 Tel: (780) 476-YMCA (9622) www.northernalberta.ymca.ca YMCA Health Fitness & Recreation Centre 10211 - 102 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0A5 Tel: (780) 452-YMCA (9622) www.northernalberta.ymca.ca YMCA Health Fitness & Recreation Centre 7121 - 178 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 5T9 Tel: (780) 481-YMCA (9622) www.northernalberta.ymca.ca YMCA Health Fitness & Recreation Centre 1975 - 111 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T6J 7C6 Tel: (780) 439-YMCA (9622) www.northernalberta.ymca.ca YMCA of Northern Alberta 10211 - 105 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 1E3 Tel: (780) 429-YMCA (9622) www.northernalberta.ymca.ca YMCA Welcome Village 9538 103A Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 0J3 Tel: (780) 426-9265 All rights reserved. No part of this material may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transcribed in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission of the Publisher, DEL Communications Inc.

Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village

STEP OUT OF YOUR CLASSROOM… AND INTO OURS! Travel back in time for a unique and immersive learning experience at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village.

Our award-winning open-air museum, authentic setting and costumed ‘historical characters’ bring Alberta’s history to life.

Year-round program options will make a lasting impression on children of all ages.

Book for: • Fall and Winter Programs • Spring Programs • Pioneer Classroom • Children’s Pioneer Day

780.662.3640 | 25 minutes east of Edmonton on Hwy. 16

uchvbookings@gov.ab.ca I ukrainianvillage.ca

Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village Travel back in time for a unique and immersive learning experience!

In the early 20th century, east central Alberta was home to the largest settlement of Ukrainian pioneers in all of Canada! School programs at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village invite children to travel back in time where an authentic setting and costumed “historical characters” bring Alberta’s history to life.

A range of year-round programs and hands-on historic activities complement the Alberta curriculum and make a lasting impression on children of all ages. Program bookings may be made up to one year in advance.

Fall and winter programs include Zhnyva: The Harvest (October only), A Community in the Past, Children Were Also Pioneers, Golden Rule Days, Emigration Gamble and Letters from the Past (distance learning). Grade 7-12

options include Ukrainian Heritage Foods and Past Visions for Today. The one- and two-room schoolhouses are also available on select months for a teaching experience in an old-fashioned school setting.

Seasonal Programs offered in winter include RizdvoUkrainian Pioneer Christmas and Iordan-Feast of Jordan, while the Velykden’-Ukrainian Pioneer Easter in spring is a popular choice.

Spring programs (available after the May long weekend) include Guided and Self-Guided Tours, Children’s Pioneer Days, Settler Scramble. The Pioneer Classroom value-added program allows teachers to complement their spring program with an additional schoolroom experience.

To learn more, please visit www.ukrainianvillage.ca, email uchvbookings@gov.ab.ca, or call 780-662-3640 (call toll free by first dialing 310-0000).

The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village is located only 25 minutes east of Edmonton along Hwy 16.

Rockies

Alternative Adventures 10 minutes past East Jasper National Park Gates on Highway 16 Tel: (780) 817-9696 darrelbossert@mail.com www.alternativeadventures.ca Banff Mountain Film & Book Festival PO Box 1020, 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive Banff, AB T1L 1H5 Tel: (403) 762-6347 | Fax: (403) 762-6277 banffmountainfestival@banffcentre.ca www.banffcentre.ca Banff National Park SnowDays PO Box 1298, Banff, AB T1L 1B3 Tel: (403) 762-0270 www.banfflakelouise.com Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum 1 Birch Avenue, Banff, AB T0L 0C0 Tel: (403) 762-2388 info@buffalonationsmuseum.com www.buffalonationsmuseum.com Canadian Rockies Snow Battle PO Box 568, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0 Tel: (780) 852-6236 Kaitie@JasperCanadianRockies.com www.canadianrockiessnowbattle.ca Canmore Cave Tours 129 Bow Meadows Crescent Canmore, AB T1W 2W8 Tel: (403) 678-8819 info@canmorecavetours.com www.canmorecavetours.com Canmore Highland Games - Three Sisters Scottish Festival Society PO Box 8102, Canmore, AB T1W 2T8 Tel: (403) 678-9454 | Fax: (403) 678-3385 info@canmorehighlandgames.ca www.canmorehighlandgames.ca Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre PO Box 8849, 902B - 7th Avenue Canmore, AB T1W 0C1 Tel: (403) 678-2462 | Fax: (403) 678-2216 progeams@cmags.org www.cmags.org Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park 1988 Olympic Way, Canmore, AB T1W 2T6 Tel: (403) 678-2400 www.canmorenordiccentre.org

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Canmore Winter Carnival PO Box 8608, Canmore, AB T1W 2V3 Tel: (855) 678-1295 www.tourismcanmore.com Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets PO Box 1228, 525 Tunnel Mountain Road Banff, AB T1L 1B2 Tel: (403) 762-5591 info@douglasfir.com www.douglasfir.com

Jasper’s Whitewater Rafting Ltd. PO Box 3000, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0 Tel: (780) 852-7238 | Fax: (780) 852-3623 raftingjasper@telus.net www.whitewaterraftingjasper.com Jump 360 Trampoline Park 13535 - 156 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5V 1R9 Tel: (780) 482-JUMP (5867) info@lztrampoline.com www.lztrampoline.com

Elevation Place 700 Railway Avenue, Canmore, AB T1W 1P4 Tel: (403) 678-8920 | Fax: (403) 678-8934 elevation@canmore.ca www.elevationplace.ca

Jump 360 Trampoline Park 6833 - 66 Street, Red Deer, AB T4P 3T5 Tel: (780) 482-JUMP (5867) info@lztrampoline.com www.lztrampoline.com

Extreme Air Park 1411 33rd Street NE, Calgary, AB T2A 5P1 Tel: (403) 265-2733 www.extremeairpark.com

Lake Louise Fall Festival PO Box 1298, Banff, AB T1L 1B3 Tel: (403) 762-0270 www.banfflakelouise.com

Ice Magic Fesitval Suite 375, Cascade Plaza, Banff, AB T1L 1B3 Tel: (403) 762-0270 www.banfflakelouise.com

Lake Louise Ski Resort Box 5, 1 Whitehorn Road, Lake Louise, AB T0L 1E0 Tel (877) 9-Louise (956-8473) info@skilouise.com www.skilouise.com

Jasper Dark Sky Festival Jasper, AB www.jasperdarkskyfest.com Jasper Rafting PO Box 1447, 626 Connaught Drive Jasper, AB T0E 1E0 Tel: (780) 852-3777 info@rmriverguides.com www.jasperrafting.com Jasper SkyTram PO Box 1198, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0 Tel: (780) 852-3093 | Fax: (780) 852-5779 sales@jasperskytram.com www.jasperskytram.com Jasper Tour Company Box 1267, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0 Tel: (780) 852-7070 info@jaspertourcompany.com www.jaspertourcompany.com Jasper Yellowhead Museum and Archive PO Box 42, 400 Bonhomme Street Jasper, AB T0E 1E0 Tel: (780) 852-3013 manager@jaspermuseum.org www.jaspermuseum.org

Marmot Basin / Jasper Skytram PO Box 1300, #1 Marmot Road Jasper, AB T0E 1E0 Tel: (780) 852-3816 info@skimarmot.com www.jasperskytram.com Mt. Norquay PO Box 1520, Banff, AB T1L 1B4 Tel: (403) 762-4421 info@banffnorquay.com www.banffnorquay.com MEC Ice Climbing Festival Suite 375, Cascade Plaza, Banff, AB T1L 1B3 Tel: (403) 762-0270 www.banfflakelouise.com Northern Lights Wolf Centre 1745 Short Road, Golden, BC V0A 1H1 Tel: (205) 344-6798 www.northernlightswildlife.com Ski Marmot Basin PO Box 1300, #1 Marmot Road, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0 Tel: (780) 852-3816 info@skimarmot.com www.skimarmot.com

Jasper’s Whitewater Rafting

The original Jasper Adventure since 1971!

We look forward to welcoming school groups to Canada’s largest Rocky Mountain Park and integral component of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience a Canadian Heritage River; the Athabasca, which originates from the Columbia Icefield, the largest icefield in the North American Rocky Mountains.

Because of its outstanding natural beauty, historical significance and importance for river recreation, the section of the Athabasca River within Jasper National Park has been designated as a Canadian Heritage River. Used by Canada’s First Nations prior to the early 19th century, the river’s upper valley played a significant role in the development of the Canadian west for more than 100 years.

A visit to Jasper National Park should include a rafting trip with Jasper’s Whitewater Rafting; offering a unique opportunity to link curriculum and hands-on experience sure to resonate with students.

Our guides are swift water rescue certified, as well as certified with the Jasper National Park Interpretation Association. We cater to school group needs offering transportation, heated change rooms and exceptional customer service as well as school group rates.

JASPER’S WHITEWATER RAFTING COMPANY

Jasper is home to Canada’s first commercial rafting company, and that’s us. Setting the standard for safety since 1971. Raft the rivers we pioneered and allow us to share the knowledge that comes from playing on rivers for over 40 years.

25% off for early season bookings for school groups.

Call us at 1-800-557-7238 | www.WhiteWaterRaftingJasper.com

Canmore Cave Tours Join us for a Natural History tour into Rat’s Nest Cave - a wild, undeveloped cave under Grotto Mountain; near Canmore, Alberta, Canada!

Discover the rich history of Rats Nest Cave; including how animals and humans have used the cave. Examine stalactites, stalagmites, animal bones and fossils. Learn about the geology of the picturesque Bow Valley, in the Canadian Rockies.

1 403 679-1132 adam@canmorecavetours.com www.canmorecavetours.com

Canmore Cave Tours Join us for a Natural History tour into Rat’s Nest Cave - a wild, undeveloped cave under Grotto Mountain; Jasper-Yellowhead near Canmore, Alberta, Canada!

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Discover the rich history of Rats Nest Cave; including 780-852-3013 how animals and humans have used the cave. Examine Box 42, T0E Learn 1E0 stalactites, stalagmites, animalJasper, bonesAlberta and fossils. about the geology of the picturesque Bow Valley, in SUMMER WINTER the Canadian Rockies.

HOURS: HOURS: Open daily Thursday-Sunday 1 403 679-1132 10-5 pm 10-5 pm adam@canmorecavetours.com www.canmorecavetours.com

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he Jasper Yellowhead Museum & Archives includes exhibits on the fur trade, the railway, and early exploration and tourism in Jasper National Park. Among our featured artefacts is Curly Phillips’ canoe, the ice axe from Mt. Alberta, and David Thompson’s musket balls recovered from Athabasca Pass, plus local aboriginal heritage!

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Rockies Sunshine Village Ski & Snowboard Resort PO Box 1510, Banff, AB T1L 1J5 Tel: (877) SKI-BANFF / (877) 542-2633 comments@skibanff.com www.skibanff.com

Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies PO Box 160, 111 Bear Street, Banff, AB T1L 1A3 Tel: (403) 762-2291 | Fax: (403) 762-8919 Info@whyte.org www.whyte.org

The Palisades Stewardship Education Centre - Parks Canada and Grande Yellowhead Public School Division PO Box 10, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0 Tel: (780) 852-6210 | Fax: (780) 852-6201 www.thepalisadescentre.ca

Wild Blue Yonder Adventure Tours Ltd. PO Box 1611, Grand Cache, AB T0E 0Y0 Tel: (780) 827-5450 fun@wildblueyonder.ca www.wildblueyonder.ca

William A. Switzer Provincial Park Environmental Education 3rd Floor Government Centre 131 Civic Centre Road, Hinton, AB T7V 2E6 scott.sunderwald@gov.ab.ca www.albertaparks.ca Yamnuska Mountain Adventures # 200 - 50 Lincoln Park, Canmore, AB T1W 3E9 Tel: (403) 678-4164 info@yamnuska.com www.yamnuska.com All rights reserved. No part of this material may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transcribed in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission of the Publisher, DEL Communications Inc.

Whyte Museum The Whyte Museum’s founders, Peter Whyte and Catharine Robb Whyte, were local artists and philanthropists who wished to offer a place where people could gather and appreciate the culture and beauty of the Canadian Rockies.

The Whyte Museum in Banff offers a variety of educational programs, developed to complement the curriculum, including programs that align with social studies, language arts, visual arts and science.

Visit http://www.whyte.org/education/ for more information.

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Northern Art Gallery of St. Albert 19 Perron Street, St. Albert, AB T8N 1E5 Tel: (780) 460-4310 | Fax: (780) 460-9537 ahfgallery@artsandheritage.ca www.artgalleryofstalbert.ca Athabasca Heritage Society 4704–48 Street, Athabasca, AB T9S 1R2 Tel: (780) 675 – 6306 margaret@athabascau.ca www.athabascaheritage.ca Bold Center Recreation Facility 8702 - 91 Avenue, Lac La Biche, AB T0A 2C0 Tel: (780) 623-3829 info@boldcenter.ca www.boldcenter.ca Bonnyville Rodeo and Chuckwagon Championships PO Box 7431, Bonnyville, AB T9H 2H7 www.bprca.com

Devonian Botanic Garden - University of Alberta 51227 Highway 60 (5 Km north of Devon) Parkland County, AB T7Y 1C5 Tel: (780) 987-3054 dbginfo@ualberta.ca www.devonian.ualberta.ca Dick Laurin’s Hay & Sleigh Rides 530048 Range Road 183, Edmonton, AB Tel: (780) 464-0234 | Fax: (780) 662-0490 dixland@datanet.ab.ca www.hayandsleighrides.ca EC Bar Ranch Adventures Box 1965, 73507, Range Road 163, High Prairie, AB Tel: (780) 523-0242 info@ecbarranch.ca www.ecbarranch.ca Edmonton Public Schools Archives and Museum 10425 - 99 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5K 0E5 Tel: (780) 422-1970 archivesmuseum@epsb.ca www.archivesmuseum.epsb.ca

Fort George and Buckingham House Provincial Historic Site (Elk Point) 318, 5025 - 49 Avenue, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A4 Tel: (780) 724-2611 Fort Heritage Precinct 10006 – 100 Avenue Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0J3 Tel: (780) 998-1783 museum@fortsask.ca www.historycentre.ca and www.fortsask.ca Fort McMurray Heritage Park 1 Tolen Drive, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 1G7 Tel: (780) 791-7575 | Fax: (780) 791-5180 programs@fortmcmurrayhistory.com www.fortmcmurrayhistory.com Fort McMurray Marine Park 8405 Prairie Loop Blvd.

Fort McMurray, AB T9H 0G2 Tel: (780) 881-3005 | Fax: (780) 791-5180 programs@fortmcmurrayhistory.com www.fortmcmurrayhistory.com

Create at Art Gallery of St. Albert

CREATE AND EXPLORE IN ST. ALBERT Discover unforgettable curriculum-based programs at Art Gallery of St. Albert and Musée Héritage Museum.

artsandheritage.ca

Arts and Heritage St. Albert #200, 20 Perron St., St. Albert, AB 780.459.1163 registration@artsandheritage.ca

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Art Gallery of St. Albert inspires creativity and collaboration through fun and interactive visual art workshops. Children learn self-expression, critical thinking and social awareness under the guidance of artist instructors in fully equipped studios. Through in-school field trips, exhibitions, or hands-on studio programs, students can explore clay, painting, glass, fibre art and more.

Explore at Musée Héritage Museum and Heritage Sites The Musée Héritage Museum offers exhibitions, collections and staff that introduce curious students to primary sources.

Our museum educators are passionate about developing inquiry-based programs, classroom resource kits and inschool field trips—even professional development for teachers. Our Aboriginal educators develop, instruct and lead activities that solidify our leadership in Aboriginal programming.

Learn more and register for programs at artsandheritage.ca/learning-discovery

51505 R ange Road 215 Sherwood Park, AB T8E 1H1

Only 45 minutes from downtown Edmonton

Birch Bay Ranch Birch Bay Ranch is a summer camp and year-round group rental facility located just 45 minutes from downtown Edmonton. Situated on 104 acres of mixed forest, meadow and lakefront terrain, Birch Bay Ranch provides children, youth and adults with unforgettable experiences. Campers and guests can challenge themselves on the obstacles of our state-of-the-art ropes course; learn to interact with animals and nature while horseback riding; enjoy delicious and well-balanced meals; and much more.

Our purpose is to provide activities and facilities that allow kids and adults alike to grow physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually as they develop self-esteem, teamwork skills, independence and a love of nature, physical activity and the outdoors. All of this takes place in a warm, Christian atmosphere with positive and encouraging staff members.

Activities at the ranch include climbing walls, zip-lines, horseback riding, archery and other targetshooting activities, gym and field sports, arts and crafts and more. Be sure to check out the full list of activities on our website.

From September to April, Birch Bay Ranch operates as a retreat centre for school groups, church groups, boys and girls clubs, family reunions, birthday parties, outdoor leadership groups and others. Groups can book during the week or over a weekend. A booking includes food and accommodations in our bunk-style cabins, the use of a meeting space, and the option to book any of our various activities.

Contact information: Birch Bay Ranch 51505 Range Road 215, Sherwood Park, AB, T8E 1H1 Email: office@birchbayranch.com | Phone: 780-922-2883 | Website: www.birchbayranch.com Field Trip Directory 2016-2017

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EC Bar Ranch Your adventure starts with a journey to EC Bar Ranch, located just 7 miles from High Prairie along the East Prairie River.

Open June through October.

Explore the countryside with friends & family while horseback riding We have many activities to choose from:

* Corn Maze * Wagon Rides * Slip'n Slide * Walking Trails * Cob Cannon * Bale Maze * Pony Rides * Picnic Area * Trail Riding * Human Fooseball * River Tubing

CONTACT US

780-523-0242

PRIVATE BOOKINGS WELCOME

info@ecbarranch.ca Located 7 miles southwest of High Prairie along the banks of the East Prairie River

Public and private bookings available.

We have something for everyone younger, older and all those in between.

If you’re looking for family friendly activities, you’re sure to find something appealing at EC Bar Ranch!

University of Alberta Devonian Botanic Garden

L O C AT E D N E A R E D M O N T O N I N PA R K L A N D C O U N T Y, 5 K M NORT H OF DE VON ON HIGH WAY 60.

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Help your students discover the wonder of nature at the University of Alberta Devonian Botanic Garden.

The award-winning Kids-in-the-Garden environmental education programs engage students in Grades K-12 with hands-on, interactive outdoor activities. In half- or fullday curriculum-based field trips, students might hike natural forests and wetlands, catch an insect or a frog, hug a tree, or become a pollinating bee. All will deepen their connections to the natural world, led by the Garden’s trained naturalists.

Kids-in-the-Garden field trips introduce and reinforce the message that outside is awesome, mud is delightful, and plants are really cool. We know our job is done when a child can hold a leech and think it’s lovely, or Build-aBud with their classmates and learn, through play, the parts of a flower. Our objective is to instill in children a joyful appreciation of the natural world, through positive interaction and age-appropriate, authentic programming.

Field trips have been offered at the Devonian Botanic Garden for more than 25 years. The 240-acre “garden in a forest”, complete with walking trails, wetlands, indoor showhouses, butterfly house, and Japanese Garden provides the perfect setting for students to discover their world.

Field trips are available May through October.

For information, visit www.devonian.ualberta.ca or call (780) 987-3054 ext. 2226.

Open August - Mid October facebook.com/cornmaze twitter.com/corn_maze

26171 Garden Valley Rd, Spruce Grove, AB Phone (general inquiries) 780-554-4540 email: edmontoncornmaze@gmail.com

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isit Edmonton’s original corn maze where our huge, mind-bending corn maze will keep you guessing! Each year we unveil a new and exciting maze design and look forward to getting thousands of visitors lost. This years maze design promises to provide an amazing aerial view as well as a challenging maze. Though the correct pathways can be walked in under 30 minutes, most directionally-challenged visitors – adults and children alike – will require about one hour to travel through the maze of more than 5 km of twists and turns and 85 decision points.

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Open August to mid-October.

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very year, hundreds of students gather in the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium to witness the final dress rehearsal for each of Edmonton Opera’s mainstage productions. The CIBC Education Dress Rehearsals are a unique opportunity for students to experience live opera first hand, with lavish sets, costumes, and world-renowned talent on stage, accompanied by the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra in the pit. We also provide detailed education guides to enhance the learning component of each operatic adventure.

This year, we are delighted to showcase a season of captivating shows, beginning with Turandot, a Puccini masterpiece set in mythical ancient China. As one of the most widely produced operas in history, Turandot gives students the perfect introduction to the art form in all its opulent glory.

Then, a familiar rags-to-riches fairytale takes the stage in Rossini’s Cinderella. Be one of the first audiences to enjoy our brand new production inspired by the world of 1950’s

high fashion. Celebrating the 200th anniversary of Rossini’s classic, our matinee performance promises feel-good music and laugh-out-loud comedy for students of all ages.

Finally, delve into an intense psychological drama with Strauss’s Elektra. The protagonist of this Greek tragedy will stop at nothing to avenge the death of her father, taking students on a high-octane journey as Elektra’s world spirals completely out of control.

Bringing your students to the opera sparks their creativity and encourages an appreciation for a variety of art forms; Edmonton Opera integrates orchestral music, unamplified singing, and scenic design to create grand productions that exemplify the power of live performance.

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Centrally located just North of Downtown Edmonton, Laser City and Edmonton Paintball Centre offer a field trip option for every type of group.

For the youngest of players (ages 4-7), Hero Tag is a great activity that is designed to not be scary or intimidating.

Played in a brightly-lit arena, players wear wireless vests with built-in super hero capes while tagging each other with their unique non-gun blasters. Great for kids who have never played laser tag and are perhaps scared of the dark or getting lost in a maze.

For those ages 6+ (and adults!), laser tag is an adrenaline pumping experience in our black-lit multi-level arena. Armed with lightweight phasers and vests, teams must work together to dominate the game.

Mini Paintball is a new take on traditional paintball allowing children ages 8-12 the chance to play paintball without the fear of getting hit. Mini Paintball guns are smaller and shoot smaller paintballs at slower speeds.

Players ages 10+ (and adults!) FullSized Paintball can experience the ultimate thrill of paintball in our two indoor paintball fields; The Town and The Fort.

Groups from 8 to 80 people are welcome, with free parking and lunch options available.

Northern Grande Prairie Stompede Box 1338, Grand Prairie, AB T8V 4Z1 Tel: (780) 532-4646 office@gpstompede.com www.gpstompede.com

Horse Trekking Adventures Township Road #832A & Range Road #40 Fairview, AB Tel: (780) 835-4629 lkosheiff@gmail.com

Jump 360 Trampoline Park 6833 - 66 Street, Red Deer, AB T4P 3T5 Tel: (780) 482-JUMP (5867) info@lztrampoline.com www.lztrampoline.com

Historic Dunvegan Provincial Park PO Box 2269, 10209 - 109 Street Fairview, AB T0H 1L0 Tel: (780) 835-7150 | Fax: (780) 835-5525 stephanie.mclachlan@gov.ab.ca www.historyalberta.ca/dunvegan

Jump 360 Trampoline Park 13535 - 156 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5V 1R9 Tel: (780) 482-JUMP (5867) info@lztrampoline.com www.lztrampoline.com

La Crete Mennonite Heritage Village Box 791, La Crete, AB T0H 2H0 Tel: (780) 928-4447 lacretemuseum@gmail.com www.lacretemuseum.weebly.com

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Telephone: 780-467-0172

carnival info@kidzquarterz.ca  xmas party

Standard rates

(up to 4 hours) and full day

Dick Laurin’s

Hay & Sleigh Rides

packages available.

At your location (schoolyard, etc.)

www.hayandsleighride.ca | 780-464-0234

#172 2693 Broadmoor Blvd, Sherwood Park, AB Telephone: 780-467-0172

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Kidz Quarterz

*Under New Management* is a Family Entertainment Facility that strives to provide families with a fun, entertaining and safe environment. Come and enjoy our large indoor play structure, toddler area, restaurant, token games, prizes or host your upcoming party in one of our four beautiful themed party rooms.

We are offering the following classes/events: • Hip-Hop • Ballet • Salsa • Kids Yoga • Arts & Crafts • Balloon Twisting Show • Real Spiderman visits • Face painting • Karaoke and Disco parties (subject to change.)

DROP-OFF Day and Evening Services are now available!

Kidz Quarterz Offers Discounted Rates for Groups of 15 or more people: School Field Trips, Daycare Outings, Churches Excursions, Mom’s Groups and Company Get-Togethers.

Contact us to book party/class or group visit at Alberta School Destinations info@kidzquarterz.ca / 780.467.0172

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*Under New Management* is a Family Entertainment Facility that strives to provide families with a fun, entertaining and safe environment. Come and enjoy our large indoor play structure, toddler area, restaurant, token games, prizes or host your upcoming party in one of our four beautiful themed party rooms.

We are offering the following classes/events: • Hip-Hop • Ballet • Salsa • Kids Yoga • Arts & Crafts • Balloon Twisting Show • Real Spiderman visits • Face painting • Karaoke and Disco parties (subject to change.)

DROP-OFF Day and Evening Services are now available!

Kidz Quarterz Offers Discounted Rates for Groups of 15 or more people: School Field Trips, Daycare Outings, Churches Excursions, Mom’s Groups and Company Get-Togethers.

Contact us to book party/class or group visit at info@kidzquarterz.ca / 780.467.0172

So Much More Than Just Dinosaurs!

The interactive, inquiry-based programs at the Jurassic Forest and Learning Centre will take students and teachers back in time to discover prehistoric flora and fauna, while highlighting the beauty and diversity of the modern forest ecosystem. The educational programs at Jurassic Forest were designed to meet Alberta Curriculum targets for Grades 1-7. Students will explore the forest using skills of observation, investigation, and discussion to foster an appreciation for the natural history of the earth and the amazing organisms of the past and present.

Jurassic Forest programs are led by our interpretive guides, dedicated to sharing their passion for natural history, earth and environmental science, and education with your students. Field trips will journey down the Jurassic Forest Discovery trails to learn about prehistoric and modern animals and plants, through handson activities, interpretive talks, and/or games. All tours include age-appropriate dinosaur information, integrated with the specific lesson plans for each grade level, and can be tailored to fit any specific learning goals for your class.

General Dinosaur Component All students will travel back in time to learn about amazing prehistoric creatures, including dinosaurs, pterosaurs, and mammal ancestors. Your interpretive guide will discuss the behaviour, diets, habitats, and specializations of these ancient organisms, comparing and contrasting with modern animals.

Grade-Specific Components All Grade 1-7 programs include a curriculum-specific portion, integrated into the entire program.

Grade 1: Seasonal Changes Grade 2: Animal Diversity Grade 3: Life Cycles Grade 4: Paleontology in Alberta Grade 5: Wetland Ecosystems Grade 6: Trees and Forests Grade 7: Fossil Formation and Paleontology

Native Cultural Arts Museum For more information, visit https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/about-nlc/history-and-culture/museum.

The Native Cultural Arts Museum’s historical and contemporary collections serve to educate the public by depicting Aboriginal lifestyles through exhibits of art, music, hunting, regalia, clothing, and more. Each year, the museum’s outdoor Historical Village is erected in May and June for educational field trips.

At the Historical Village – which is made up of canvas tipis and THE NATIVE CULTURAL ARTS MUSEUM is part of tents – students of all ages can Northern Lakes College, located Grouard, Alberta. experience life in the late 1800s The Museum offers Interpretive Tours, Educational through hands-on learning and Programming, and Field Trips. interpretive tours. Our costumed interpreters guide students through For more information, please visit us at various activities, and students who have visited the Historical Village www.northernlakescollege.ca have had the opportunity to cook Phone: 1.866.652.3456 or 780.751.3306 bannock over an open fire, play Email: museum@northernlakescollege.ca traditional hand games, become traders at the Hudson’s Bay Company, dress as pioneers, and construct a canvas tipi.

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Northern Lac La Biche Mission - National Historic Site of Canada Site 640, Comp 2, RR2, Lac La Biche, AB T0A 2C2 Tel: (780) 623-3274 | Fax: (780) 623-3471 llbhs@mcsnet.ca www.LacLaBicheMission.com

Musée Héritage Museum St. Albert Place, 5 St. Anne Street St. Albert, AB T8N 3Z9 Tel: (780) 459-1528 | Fax: (780) 459-1232 museum@artsandheritage.ca www.artsandheritage.ca

Lesser Slave Lake Bird Observatory Box 1076, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0 Tel: (780) 849-8240 info@lslbo.org www.lslbo.org/education/songbird-festival

Oil Sands Discovery Centre 515 MacKenzie Blvd.

Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4X3 Tel: (780) 743-7167 | Fax: (780) 791-0710 osdc.education@gov.ab.ca www.oilsandsdiscovery.com

EXPERIENCE A 360 MILLION YEAR JOURNEY FROM PALAEO TO PETROLEUM

DISCOVER. DECODE. DREAM.

www.dinomuseum.ca

The Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum The Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum offers a variety of engaging, scientific curriculum-based, school and public programs from kindergarten to Grade 12. Enjoy dinosaur sing-along songs, analyze dinosaur footprints, and create casts and replicas. Adults can join in and learn about the prehistoric life too!

K - 12 Grade Specific School Programs Kindergarten: Tiny-Saurs

Grades 3-12: Dinosaur Bonebed Tour

Grade 1: Dinosaur Puzzles

Grades 3-12: Fossils

Grade 2: Bugs Before Time

Grades 4-12: Creating Casts

Grade 3: Geology Rocks

Grades 10-12: Dino Tracker

Grade 4: Cretaceous Cooking

Grades 10-12: Paleontology 10 &20

Grade 7: Rocks, Fossils & Glaciation For more information, program descriptions and on-line booking requests please visit: www.dinomuseum.ca/programs/k-12-school-programs

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Native Cultural Arts Museum - Northern Lakes College 62 Mission Street, Grouard, AB T0G 1C0 Tel: (780) 751-3306 | Fax: (780) 751-3308 museum@northernlakescollege.ca www.Northernlakescollege.ca

Onoway Heritage Centre/Onoway Museum Box 1368, 4708 Lac Ste Anne Trail N. Onoway, AB T0E 1V0 Tel: (780) 967-1015 | Fax: (780) 967-1015 admin@onowaymuseum.ca www.onowaymuseum.ca Peace River Museum, Archives and MacKenzie Centre 10302 - 99 Street, Peace River, AB T8S 1K1 Tel: (780) 624-4261 museum@peaceriver.ca www.peaceriver.ca/museum Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum PO Box 328, 9301-112 Avenue Wembley, AB T0H 3S0 Tel : (587) 771-0662 | Fax: (587) 771-0663 education@dinomuseum.ca www.dinomuseum.ca Plamondon Mud Bogs Lac La Biche, AB www.laclabicheregion.com Slave River Paddlefest c/o Fort Smith Paddling Club PO Box 335, Fort Smith, NT X0E 0P0 Tel: (867) 872-3593 slavepaddlefest@gmail.com www.fskayak.webs.com Songbird Festival, Lesser Slave Lake Box 1076, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0 Tel: (780) 849-8240 info@lslbo.org www.lslbo.org/education/songbird-festival Stony Plain and Parkland Pioneer Museum 5120 - 41 Avenue, Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1L5 Tel: (780) 963-1234 | Fax: (780) 968-5564 info@pioneermuseum.ca www.pioneermuseum.ca

The Fort Museum of the North West Mounted Police and First Nations Interpretive Centre Box 776, Fort Macleod, AB T0L 0Z0 Tel: (403) 553-4703 | Fax: (403) 553-3451 info@nwmpmuseum.com www.nwmpmuseum.com The Magnificent River Rats Festival Box 701, Athabasca, AB T9S 2A6 mrrfestival@gmail.com www.riverratsfestival.com

Whitecourt and Woodlands County 3002 33 Street, Whitecourt, AB T7S 1N6 Tel: (780) 778-3433 www.rubored.ca

Northern

YMCA of Northern Alberta - Grand Prairie #200, 10006 - 101 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 0Y1 Tel: (780) 539-YMCA (9622) www.northernalberta.ymca.ca

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Experience ‘Higher Learning’  Kindergarten to College  Learning, Challenge & Fun!  1 , 2 & 3 hour or multi-visit sessions... or let us customize a program for you

780-496-9390

www.verticallyinclined.com

Vertically Inclined Looking for a great fitness alternative for your students?

Look no further.

Vertically Inclined Rock Gym offers many climbing options for schools and students to choose from such as:

• Just Climbing 2 Hour Session • Taste of Climbing 1 Hour Session • Getting into 3 Hour Session • ClimbFIt Program Along with several other 4 hour programs.

For more information please visit us at http://www.verticallyinclined.com or call us 780-496-9390.

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Transport Adventure Bus Edmonton, AB Tel: (780) 700-8287 info@adventurebuskids.com www.adventurebus.ca

First Student-Charter Bus Rental 4833-6 Street NE, Calgary, AB T2E 3Z8 Tel: (403) 531-3939 | Fax: (403) 230-3940 www.firstcharterbus.com First Student-Charter Bus Rental 2 East Lake Circle, Airdrie, AB T4A 2K1 Tel: (403) 948-9105 www.firstcharterbus.com First Student-Charter Bus Rental 11456 97 Avenue, Grand Prairie, AB T8V 5Z5 Tel: (780) 532-3545 www.firstcharterbus.com

First Student-Charter Bus Rental 87 Slater Road, Strathmore, AB T1P 1R8 Tel: (403) 948-9105 www.firstcharterbus.com

First Student-Charter Bus Rental 16105 - 66th Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5Y 0H7 Tel: (780) 377-2244 www.firstcharterbus.com

First Student-Charter Bus Rental 10 Canyon Road, Athabasca, AB T9S 2A3 Tel: (780) 675-4220 www.firstcharterbus.com

First Student-Charter Bus Rental 4934 48th Avenue, Rimbey, AB T0C 2J0 Tel: (403) 843-6161 www.firstcharterbus.com

First Student-Charter Bus Rental 10401 - 75 Street, Peace River, AB T8S 1R2 Tel: (780) 624-3538 www.firstcharterbus.com

First Student-Charter Bus Rental 3531 - 37 Avenue, Whitecourt, AB T7S 0C3 Tel: (780) 778-2850 www.firstcharterbus.com

First Student-Charter Bus Rental 6304B-52 Street, Taber, AB T1G 1J7 Tel: (403) 223-5670 www.firstcharterbus.com

Golden Arrow Buses 20204 - 111th Avenue NW Edmonton, AB T5S 2G8 Tel: (780) 447-1538 | Fax: (780) 447-1228 www.goldenarrowbuses.com

First Student-Charter Bus Rental 921 Davidson Avenue, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0 Tel: (403) 627-3060 www.firstcharterbus.com

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Jasper Tour Company Box 1267, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0 Tel: (780) 852-7433 info@jaspertourcompany.com www.jaspertourcompany.com National Motor Coach Systems Ltd. 3606 50th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2B 2M7 Tel: (403) 240-1992 nmc@nationalmotorcoach.com www.nationalmotorcoach.com National Motor Coach Systems Ltd. 103 Owl Street, Banff, AB T1L 1C2 Tel: (866) 240-1999 | Fax: (403) 284-4865 nmc@nationalmotorcoach.com www.nationalmotorcoach.com National Motor Coach Systems Ltd. Bay 2, 3310 - 18th Avenue North, Lethbridge, AB T1H 6H1 Tel: (403) 328-6996 nmc@nationalmotorcoach.com www.nationalmotorcoach.com

Transport

Southland Transportation Ltd. 823 Highfield Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4C7 Tel: (403) 287-1395 | Fax: (403) 247-6759 www.southland.ca

Southland Transportation Ltd. 13503 - 149 Street, Edmonton, AB T6V 1M1 Tel: (780) 455-8222 | Fax: (780) 465-6788 www.southland.ca

Southland Transportation Ltd. 216 Griffin Road, Cochrane, AB T4C 1C6 Tel: (403) 932-7100 | Fax: (403) 932-7102 www.southland.ca

Sundog Transportation and Tours Ltd. 28 Stan Wright Drive, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0 Tel: (780) 852-4056 info@sundogtours.com www.sundogtours.com

Southland Transportation Ltd. 117 Stockton Point, Box 735, Okotoks, AB T0L 1T0 Tel: (403) 938-3966 | Fax: (403) 938-3930 www.southland.ca Southland Transportation Ltd. 501 Serviceberry Trail, Rockyford, AB T0J 2R0 Tel: (403) 533-3959 | Fax: (403) 533-2472 www.southland.ca

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Southland Transportation Ltd. 3314 - 17th Avenue SW Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4B2 Tel: (403) 526-4655 | Fax: (403) 526-4680 www.southland.ca

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Jasper

- Your perfect field trip destination in any season!

Ski Marmot Basin

Jasper SkyTram

Mid-November to Early May

April to Late October

Marmot Basin is the only ski area in Jasper National Park, an 11,000 square kilometer wilderness, which is part of the UNESCO Canadian Rockies World Heritage Site. A truly unique skiing destination that is a feast for the eyes.

With breathtaking mountain vistas, 86 runs and 3,000 vertical feet of varied terrain on 1,675 acres, Marmot Basin offers a mountain of opportunities.

With the highest base elevation of any major ski area in Canada, Marmot Basin enjoys abundant dry, natural snow from November to May that is a dream to ski and snowboard!

Let us take care of you! The goal of our Group Sales Team is to make your school group experience hassle-free and convenient. Pre-booked lift tickets, rentals and lessons are all organized and ready when your group arrives at the mountain.

At Marmot Basin you will receive the highest quality professional instruction. The role of our instructors is not only to educate students on the finer points of skiing and snowboarding but also to act as knowledgeable, responsible and vigilant guides for every student under their care.

Learn more than just skiing or snowboarding with the Marmot Learning Centre: • Canada’s only ski-in, ski-out classroom • High tech classroom at mid-mountain • Course instruction by Parks Canada staff from the Palisades Stewardship Education Centre, ski patrol and public safety specialists • Choice of sessions on Geocaching, Avalanche Awareness, Species at Risk or Emergency Situations (science and social studies curriculum linked) • Three credit Winter Travel courses for Grades 1012 (four day residential program at the Palisades Stewardship Education Centre and Marmot Basin).

For an unforgettable ski and learning experience in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, Marmot Basin and Jasper have no equal!

If you are looking to experience higher education, then the Jasper SkyTram is a “must” field trip this school year. The longest and highest guided aerial tramway in Canada offers the best view in Jasper National Park and is conveniently located eight kilometers from Jasper.

The Jasper SkyTram is an excellent field trip that encompasses three different ecological zones and a diversity of animals and plants. Students will be actively involved in the learning experience as soon as they enter the tram cabins. As the tram soars towards the upper station a guide will provide information about the surrounding river systems and mountain ranges.

Once you arrive at the top, teachers are free to lead their students as they explore the summit trail and take in the amazing views of the Canadian Rockies from an elevation of 2,500 metres.

Climate, geology, soil, plants, animals and humans all interact in one large complex web of life. In Jasper, this web is especially fragile. Here existence depends on the intricate relationships between flora and fauna, weather and landscape. These relationships, called ecosystems, can be upset by the smallest of changes, affecting even the largest of animals, including Jasper’s monarch, the grizzly bear.

Take advantage of our breakfast or lunch meal options served at the upper station before or after your exploration of the area.

A visit to Jasper SkyTram will be an unforgettable experience that your students will remember for years to come. See you on the mountain!

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