"Living History" School and Group Programs
Canada's Past is brought to life as students immerse themselves in hands-on historical experiences! Spend up to one full day at Upper Canada Village in one of our special school and group programs!

• Grade 3 Special Activity Days
• Self-Guided Exploration Tours
• The Battle of Crysler's Farm - War of 1812
• Village Overnight Live-In Adventure
• Off-Season Guided Tours

Grade 3 Special Activity Days
Wednesday to Friday, May 23, 24 & 25, 2012
$8.65 per student (includes tax)

 Upper Canada Village will once again be offering a series of special activity centres for your Grade 3 students. These activities have been designed to address both overall and specific curriculum expectations in the SOCIAL STUDIES, ENGLISH, MATHEMATICS, and SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY strands of the Grade 3 Ontario Curriculum, and offer unique hands-on ways to address these expectations. For example, at Loucks Farmhouse, students will learn about the diet of early settlers and compare it with today. They will have the chance to see and compare tools at our Cabinetmaker's Shop. Students will be able to learn about structures by examining a timber-framed barn, and they can practice counting, measuring and estimating in our Sawmill yard.

Grade 3 Special Activity Days Information Package
A Grade 3 Special Activity Days Information Package complete with a list of activity centres and curriculum links can be mailed to you upon request.

The Information Package is also available online in PDF format.

Grade 3 Special Activity Days Information Package.

If you cannot view it right away, you will need to download and install the Adobe Acrobat Reader program. You can get a free copy at www.adobe.com.

If you wish to book your visit now, simply print, fill out and send back the School/Youth Group Application, or call 1-800-437-2233; locally (613) 543-4328.

Self-Guided Exploration Tours
May 19 to September 2, 2012 (daily)

September 4 to October 7, 2012 (Wednesday through Sunday)
$8.65 per student (includes tax)

 Tailor-make a tour back in time, specific to your own needs! The Village provides a real-life, interactive environment to learn about the 1860s, and how the past continues to shape our lives today. Your group can explore 1860s farming, technology, or daily life, the choice is yours. Your can also take time to enjoy a ride on an 1860s Tow Scow, or on a horse-drawn Carry-All (both are included as part of your Exploration Tour)

Teacher's Resource Kit
A Teacher's Resource Kit comes complete with site information and a selection of activites designed for different grade levels, and will be mailed to you upon request when you book your Exploration Tour.

The Teacher's Resource Kit is also available online in PDF format.

Teacher's Resource Kit - Introduction (For all ages and grade levels).
Teacher's Resource Kit - Primary
Teacher's Resource Kit - Junior
Teacher's Resource Kit - Intermediate & Senior

If you cannot view it right away, you will need to download and install the Adobe Acrobat Reader program. You can get a free copy at www.adobe.com.

If you wish to book your visit now, simply print, fill out and send back the School/Youth Group Application, or call 1-800-437-2233; locally (613) 543-4328.

The Battle of Crysler's Farm - War of 1812
May 14 to June 22, 2012
September 5 to October 5, 2012  (Wednesday to Friday only)
$8.65 (includes tax)

 Role play the life of a recent recruit in the British Army and watch an audio-visual account of the Battle of Crysler's Farm to learn about military life and the importance of this battle to the development of Canada. This program also gives students a feel for the impact of the War of 1812 on civilian life in the early 19th century.

SPECIAL OFFER: Combine a "Self-Guided Exploration Tour" with "The Battle of Crysler's Farm - War of 1812" program for a package price of only 13.33 per student (plus taxes).

Click here for more program details in PDF format.

If you cannot view the program details right away, you will need to download and install the free Adobe Acrobat Reader program at www.adobe.com.

If you wish to book your visit now, simply print, fill out and send back the School/Youth Group Application, or call 1-800-437-2233; locally (613) 543-4328.

Village Overnight Live-In Adventure
May 14 to June 22
September 12 to October 3, 2012
$59.60 per student (includes tax)

 Experience a day in the life of a 19th century child. Students are costumed in an 1860s' fashion and participate in various hands-on activities such as baking over an open hearth, sewing, tinsmithing and blacksmithing. They will also assist with farm chores and attend a one-room schoolhouse. The Program begins at 1 p.m. and finishes at 11 a.m. the next day. The living accommodations are in two historical residences, outfitted with modern conveniences (kitchen and washrooms).

A comprehensive Teacher's Guide with menu suggestions, evening activities and pre-trip/post-trip ideas is included.  Click here to download the Teacher's Guide.

*meals not included

If you wish to book your visit now, simply print, fill out and send back the School/Youth Group Application, or call 1-800-437-2233; locally (613) 543-4328.

Off-Season Guided Tours*
April 16 to May 18, 2012
$6.45 per student (includes tax)

October 8 to October 26, 2012
$7.60 per student (includes Tax) Including Discovery Centre

Students are welcome to take a short trip back in time, as a Village guide leads an informative and scenic walking tour along the Village streets (up to 1½ hours long). Guides explore a number of features of pioneer and early settlement life, including a home, store, mill and school. On request, tours can be adapted to meet your curriculum needs.

If you wish to book your visit now, simply print, fill out and send back the School/Youth Group Application, or call 1-800-437-2233; locally (613) 543-4328.