WELCOME!

Please find your child's Southern Alberta History Tour

booklet (labeled & organized by class) on the back table

SOUTHERN ALBERTA HISTORY TOUR

4.1 / 4.2 – June 3rd (T) – 5th(Th) 4.3 / 4.4 – June 4th(W) – 6th (Fri)

OVERVIEW

Head-Smashed In Buffalo Jump

Frank Slide Interpretive Centre

Bellevue Underground Mine

Fort McLeod NWMP museum

The Great Canadian Barn Dance

Kayben Sunshine Adventure Park

OUTCOMES

This exciting three-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 curriculum

physical activity through hiking and games.

outdoor exploration.

LOGISTICSAttendance 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 3rd

• 4.3/4.4 leaves June 4th

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

(you will need to provide transportation from Connect)

STUDENT EXPECTATIONSPreparedness

• 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 RISKSTransportation

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 and

day pack, plus sleeping gear) Light day pack with every-day items strongly recommended.

EQ U I PMENT L I STClothing – 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• Fun Money: MAXIMUM of $20 for spending in gift shops• PLEASE DO NOT SEND ELECTRONIC DEVICES: TOYS, or CELLPHONES, etc.

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

FOOD3 lunches

• Bagged lunch (waste free) from home• 6” Subway sandwich (Ham, Cold Cut Combo, Pizza or Veggie) • Kayben Farms Sandwich Buffet (g-free and vegetarian options are

available)

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 sausages

SNACKSPlease 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

BEDTIMESeparate boys and girls sleeping areas at both venues

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

Both locations have students, teachers and 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 from the table (Return by May 7th)

• Pick up a volunteer package if you are interested (Return by May 7th)• Some will have to drive in their own vehicles or arrange carpooling• Reimbursement for fuel only• Volunteer clearance must be completed• 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?...