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This is our annual brochure of school programs offered in your classroom and at the Museum, by the Chilliwack Museum and Archives, Chilliwack, BC.
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School Programs 2014-2015
At the MuseumHow did pioneer families celebrate Christmas? This popular program includes stories and a Christmas exhibit. Students will make decora-tions, an old fashioned toy and a chocolate peppermint confection. Book early, this program fills up quickly!
• Guided by us• Grades: 2 - 6• 75 minute class• Nov 26 - Dec 18• $50 per class
Art in WordsHow do you say 'friend' in the Stó:lō language of Halkomelem? In this unique program, students will create original art cards using Halkomelem words based on the artwork of Chilliwack's Bonny Graham-Krulicki.
• Guided by us• Grades: 3 +• Mon/Tuesdays
• 75 minute class• Sept 8 - Apr 28• $50 per class
Chilliwack Inside & Out Walking TourThis downtown walking tour kit guides you and your class to historic Chilliwack sites like Five Corners, the Royal Hotel, Chilliwack Cenotaph and more. Explore the streets and al-leys of Chilliwack on your own time with our interpretive guidebooks.
Five CornersHistorically, Chilliwack's Five Corners was a hub of economic and social activity. Students will: view a presentation about a flood and fire that changed the community; construct false front buildings; create newspaper advertise-ments; and catalogue artifacts related to the business community.
• Self-guided• Grades: all• Sept - May • 60 minute class• $30 per class
• Guided by us• Grades: 2 - 3• Mondays only • 90 minute class• Sept 8 - Apr 27• $50 per class
Book two of the same program on the same day and save $20!
A Chilliwack Family Christmas
In Your Classroom
Full Steam Ahead*Thirty-thousand gold seekers travelled up the Fraser River in 1858. Students will follow the diary of settler Charles Evans as he describes his arduous journey to BC in 1862. Stu-dents investigate occupations undertaken during the gold rush, interpret artifacts, and taste food popular at the time.
*Available in your classroom or at the Museum.
• Guided by us• Grades: 3 - 6• Tuesdays only • 90 minute class• Sept 9 - Apr 28• $50 - museum• $60 - your school
Early Community LifeExplore the origins of Chilliack through the eyes of the Kipp family. This is a two part program where the teacher delivers the first part before we visit. Learn from pictures and artifacts, and make butter from scratch.
Knickers and PinaforesYour students will discover how the basic needs of food, water, shelter and clothing were met 100 years ago. Coming to your classroom, we'll bring artifacts like a wash tub, a wash board and an iron.
School Bells & InkwellsPictures and stories transport students back to the days of one and two-room school houses. Students will handle a slate and slate pencils and will look at primers and a McLeans Method of Handwriting sample.
Techno QuiltInvestigate artifacts as you explore clues placed on our brightly coloured nine piece techno quilt 'game board'. What role does technology play in your life? What role did it play long ago?
• Guided by us• Grades: 2 - 3• 75 minute class
• Thursdays only• Sept 11 - Apr 30• $60 per class
• Guided by us• Grades: K - 2• 75 minute class• Wednesdays only• Sept 10 - Apr 29• $60 per class
• Guided by us• Grades: 3 - 6• 75 minute class• Thursdays only• Sept 11 - Apr 30• $60 per class
• Guided by us• Grades: 1 - 3• 60 minute class• Wednesdays only• Sept 10 - Apr 29• $60 per class
The Discovery HuntThis self-guided activity is great for drop-in trips, or as a supplementary activity to one of our school programs. Participants answer questions based on artifacts on display in our galleries.
This easily accessible activity works well for independent learning or group work. The Discovery Hunt changes with our feature exhibits.
The Discovery CupboardExplore our Discovery Cupboad full of hands-on artifacts from long ago! How have things changed since you were a child? How are things the same? Information is provided as you discover the old fashioned artifacts.
• Both activities are self-guided• 20 - 40 minutes• Free with admission
Booking: Please phone us to book: 604-795-5210. Have your preferred date and time, name of school and teacher, phone number, email and size of class ready. ESL, homeschoolers and other groups welcomed.
Supervision: We recommend that one parent accompanies each ten students.
Cancellation fee: The program fee will be levied for cancellations received less than 14 days prior to booking. This is only waived in the event of unavoidable situations.
Confirmation: Provided at least one week in advance.
Bussing: Bus drop off zone is located in front of the Museum building. Please allow time for loading/unloading.
Out of Area: For groups from Abbotsford, Agassiz, Hope or beyond, please book one of our "At the Museum" programs.
Wheelchair Accessible
Additional Information: There's lots to do in downtown Chilliwack. Consider pairing our museum programs with ad-ditional activities offered by the Chilliwack Library, Save-On-Foods, Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre, St. Thomas Angli-can Church and the Chilliwack Cultural Centre.
45820 Spadina AvenueChilliwack, BC, V2P [email protected]
Museum Address: 45820 Spadina AvenueChilliwack, BC, V2P 1T3www.chilliwackmuseum.ca
604-795-5210
