School classes will be excited and inspired as they experience farm life at the turn of the 20th century with a visit to this 1894 farmhouse and grounds.
  



PROGRAMS

• NEW! Kindi Garden
  (Kindergarten)
  Dig, plant, discover! Through song, games, and indoor and outdoor seasonal activities, learn about growing heritage vegetables and fruit. Tour the root cellar, garden, orchard, pole barn, and farmhouse kitchen.
  Curriculum Links: Life Science: Characteristics of Living Things; Social Studies: Identity, Culture, and Society
  Offered:  Wednesdays, Sept 29 & Oct 13, 2010; May 4, 11, 17, 2011
  
  
• Kindi Picnic
  (Kindergarten)
  Bring a picnic and celebrate the end of the school year with a tour of this special heritage site. Children will try traditional chores, play old-time games, and enjoy a cool summer treat as they hand-churn ice cream.
  Curriculum Links: Social Studies: Identity, Culture, and Society
  Offered:  Wednesdays–Fridays, May 25–June 17, 2011
  *10:45am–12noon only
  
  
• Farm Kids
  (Gr 1–3)
  Children are invited to dress up in pioneer costumes to explore 1890s rural life from a child’s point of view. Using role play and Teaching Collection objects, students experience farm chores, early pastimes and school lessons in a farmhouse setting.
  Curriculum Links: Social Studies: Communities, Past and Present; Identity, Culture, and Society
  Offered:  Thursdays, Sept 30–Oct 28, 2010; Feb 17–May 19, 2011
  
  
• Woodlands & Waterways
  (Gr 4–6)
  Tidal charts, sea shells and magnifying glasses are some of the tools students will use in the field to explore the woodlands of Elgin Heritage Park and the waterways of the Nicomekl River. Students identify environmental habitats and birds of prey along the shoreline.
  Curriculum Links: Life Science: Habitats and Communities; Diversity of Life; Earth Science: Renewable & Non-Renewable Resources
  Offered:  Wednesdays, Oct 6–27, 2010; Apr 6–27, 2011
  
  
• Immigrant Traditions & Culture 
  (formerly Life on the Farm)
  (Gr 5–6)
  Explore the daily life and work of Scottish and Chinese settlers on a farm at the beginning of the 20th century. Through role play and Teaching Collection objects, students experience the cultural traditions of immigrants, and discover how economy and technology influenced farm life in early Canadian society.
  Curriculum Links: Social Studies: Identity, Culture, and Society; Economy and Technology; Human and Physical Environment
  Offered:  Tuesdays, Oct 5, 19, Nov 2, 2010; Feb 22–May 24, 2011
  
  
• Heritage Christmas
  (Gr 1–5)
  Step back in time and experience the delights of an old-fashioned Christmas. Students explore the festively decorated farmhouse, learn about pioneer Christmas traditions, and make a Christmas cracker, toy or gift bag to take home.
  Curriculum Links: Social Studies: Communities, Past & Present; Identity, Culture, and Society
  Offered:  Tuesdays–Fridays, Nov 23–Dec 17, 2010
  
  
• Guided Discovery Tour
  (Gr 1–5)
  Explore how early settlers lived on farms in Surrey from 1890–1910. Tour the Victorian farmhouse and pole barn while costumed guides lead students in an informative discussion with Discovery Sheets.
  Curriculum Links:  Social Studies: Communities, Past & Present; Identity, Culture, and Society
  Offered:  Tuesdays, Sept 28–Nov 9, 2010; Feb 15–May 16, 2011
  $2 / student
  Book a Discovery Tour by calling 604-592-6956
  
  

Program Times:  10:45am–12noon OR 12:45pm–2:00pm
Fee: $57 per class
Registration begins on September 1

To book a school program
Phone or book in person at the Surrey Museum (604-592-6956), Tuesday-Friday, 9:30am-5:00pm or Saturdays, 10am-5pm.

Payment and Confirmation
To confirm, payment is due at time of booking. Payment by phone is by Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Payment in person is by cash, cheque, Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Debit Card.

Once you have booked your program, you will receive a confirmation by mail, as well as a set of program notes to prepare your class for their visit.

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