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FIELD TRIPS & SCHOOL PROGRAMS
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Educational Programs
An amazing learning experience for your students
We are excited to offer school field trips and programs to Northern BC schools FREE of charge for the 2023-24 school year, thanks to our generous supporters at the Drax Foundation.
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Field Trip
Packages
Plan ahead! Field trips must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance and at least 6 weeks in advance during May and June. Bookings are made on a first-come, first-served basis.
Available Timeslots:
- 9:00am
- 10:45am
- 12:30pm
EXPLORAMA
Take your students on a field trip they won’t forget!
FREE of charge for Northern BC schools. Must be classified as a school by the BC Ministry of Education
- $6.00 per elementary student (min. 20)
- $7.50 per secondary student (min. 15)
- $10.00 per post-secondary student (min. 10)
Adult supervisors
- Free up to required ratio
- $9.00 per extra supervisor over the required ratio
- A fee will be charged for each required supervisor not in attendance (see ratios below)
90 minutes in galleries
- Semi-guided tour with a gallery staff member
- Self-directed discovery in our galleries
- No outside food permitted. Catered lunch from Origins Kitchen is available. Catering fees will apply.
School Programs
Add a school program to your field trip booking.
FREE of charge for Northern BC schools. Must be classified as a school by the BC Ministry of Education.
- $6.00 per elementary student admission(min. 20) +$1.50 per student program fee
- $7.50 per secondary student admission (min. 15) +$2.00 per student program fee
- $10.00 per post-secondary student admission (min. 10) +$2.50 per student program fee
Adult supervisors
- Free up to required ratio
- $9.00 per extra supervisor over the required ratio
No outside food permitted. Catered lunch from Origins Kitchen is available. Catering fees will apply.
Current
School Programs
Nechako White Sturgeon
An introduction into the biology and life cycle of the Nechako white sturgeon. Understanding the life cycle of a species helps foster a greater respect for all sizes and species of animals.
Coding for the Climate
Coding for the Climate will encourage students to consider some causes & effects of climate change, while working collaboratively with each other and technology.
Motivating Micro:bits
We've all been there - the inevitable state of boredom. Coding is a great tool to solve a lot of problems, so why not use it to motivate you out of your bored state?!
Classroom
Programs
Let us come to you!
Can’t make it to the museum? Our Education Team will deliver programs in your classroom! Classroom visits are free for qualified schools in Northern BC, thanks to our sponsors at the Drax Foundation.
Available Timeslots:
- 9:00am
- 10:30am
- 1:00pm
Classroom
Programs
Coding for the Climate
Coding for the Climate will encourage students to consider some causes & effects of climate change, while working collaboratively with each other and technology.
Ozobot Dance-off
Students use block-based coding to design a dance for a teeny-tiny robot.
Coding
Kits
Looking for a way to bring fun, easy-to-use coding lessons into your class? Developed in partnership with Science World, The Exploration Place offers FREE coding-based kits for classes in Prince George.
Kits can be borrowed for 1-2 week intervals.
Coding
Kits
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A BIG Thank You…
Thank you for your interest in The Exploration Place’s educational programs.
Our wide variety of programs offer your class an abundance of opportunities for learning linked to British Columbia’s latest curriculum. Our coding programs are made possible through a strategic partnership with Science World.
