WELCOME! Please find your child's Southern Alberta History Tour booklet (labeled & organized by class and name) on the back table.

WELCOME!

Please find your child's Southern Alberta History

Tour

booklet (labeled & organized by class and name)

on the back table.

SOUTHERN ALBERTA HISTORY TOUR

4.1 / 4.2 – June 2rd (T) – 4th(Th) 4.3 / 4.4 – June 3th(W) – 5th (Fri)

OVERVIEW

Head-Smashed In Buffalo Jump

Frank Slide Interpretive Centre

Bellevue Underground Mine

Summerview Wind Farm

The Great Canadian Barn Dance

Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village

OUTCOMES

This exciting two-day program will include/promote the following:

rapport building through initiative tasks and team building activities.

self-awareness, acceptance of others, and leadership skills.

an understanding/perspective of local First Nations culture

immersion in Alberta History and real-world, hands-on experiences

connected to topics from the Grade 4 Social Studies and Science

curriculums.

physical activity through hiking and games.

outdoor exploration.

LOGISTICS

Attendance and loading the bus at 8:45 AM

Departure from Connect is at 9:00 AM

(you will need to provide transportation to Connect)• 4.1/4.2 leaves June 2rd

• 4.3/4.4 leaves June 3th

Please pick up your child at 4:00 PM 2 days later

(you will need to provide transportation from Connect)

COST: $250.00

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

Preparedness• Please help your child plan for the trip ahead of time by

making sure that they organize and pack all of their own gear and clothing (stuff sacks recommended)

• Practice rolling sleeping pads and stuffing sleeping bags is appreciated!

Behaviour• Please take a moment to speak with your child about

respectful behaviour when visiting public places – there will be general public at most venues as well and we are ambassadors for the school community

• Respect for Volunteers and Guides• This is a community building trip – we will continue to

emphasize inclusive and thoughtful social interactions

POTENTIAL RISKS

Transportation

Historic Site visits

Hiking / outdoor excursions

Unforeseen incidents

Lake (no swimming)

EQUIPMENT LIST

***STUDENTS MUST BE ABLE TO KEEP TRACK AND CARRY

ALL OF THEIR BELONGINGS***All items should fit in 2 bags - luggage or packsack

plus sleeping gear) Students will also need a light day pack with their lunch for the first day, water bottle and

any other everyday items.

EQUIPMENT L IST

Clothing – warm pajamas, warm jacket, waterproof jacket and comfortable shoes

Personal Care – lip balm, sunscreen, toothbrush and toothpaste

Sleeping gear - good quality sleeping pad!!

Food Items –bagged lunch, 5-10 nut-free snacks to share – fruit/veggies

encouraged

Day pack Items• Water bottle• Sunglasses• Lip Balm• Bug spray• Rain jacket• Book

PLEASE DO NOT SEND ELECTRONIC DEVICES: TOYS, or CELLPHONES, etc.

Students will be loading and unloading all of their own gear.

MEDICAL NEEDS

Packing medicines - example

Children’s Tylenol and Advil will be provided if

needed

Epi Pens - should have 2 – one on child and one

with medical supplies

FOOD

3 lunches• Bagged lunch (waste free) from home• 6” Subway sandwich (Ham, Cold Cut Combo, Pizza or Veggie) • BBQ hamburgers, chips and veggies at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village

2 dinners• Lasagna and garlic bread with veggie tray and juice and fruit cups for

dessert• Roast beef, baked potato, cole slaw, mixed vegetable, baked beans, dinner

buns and apple crisp with ice cream for dessert• Hot chocolate, fruit & cookies for night time snack

2 breakfasts• Cereal, fruit cups, toast and juice• Pancakes, hash browns and sausagesALL LOCATIONS ARE AWARE OF ALLERGIES AND WILL PROVIDE VEGETARIAN OPTIONS.

SNACKS

Please send 5-10 *nut free snacks with your child

These will be shared with classmates throughout

our trip

Fruit and Veggies are welcomed as options but

please keep coolers and storage in mind

BEDTIME

Separate boys and girls sleeping areas at both venues

Quiet time at 11:00 pm – stay in your bed

Both locations have students and teachers sleeping on

the floor

Please make sure foamy or air mattress are functional

and sleeping bags are warm

Rise and Shine is announced by the teachers

VOLUNTEER F.A.Q.

Will I get to spend time with my child?

Do I need a lunch?

What should I wear?

Will I have to teach?

What is my time commitment?

What will I need to do?

VOLUNTEER EXPECTATIONSbe alert at all times of potential dangers to our students (safety first)

help ensure a worthwhile learning experience is had by all students

assist the teacher(s) in achieving educational objectives

allow opportunities for parents to participate in their child’s educational

experiences

At all times, parents have a supervisory role of their assigned group of

students

Ensure all luggage/ coolers are taken off the bus upon arrival back at

school

Differing roles will be assigned, ie: ensuring G-free meals are delivered to

students, medication is received etc.

BEFORE YOU LEAVE:

Before you leave please:• Pick up your child’s information package (Return by May 20th)

In the next few weeks please:• Talk to your child about what they can look forward to on their

upcoming trip• Practice packing and organizing

Drive safely!

QUESTIONS?...