Education Programs - Lang Pioneer Village Lang Pioneer Village

Lang Pioneer Village Museum offers a variety of educational programs that correspond to the curriculum as set by the Ministry of Education. Visiting classes enjoy a hands-on experience with live demonstrations and activities in a historical setting.

Please be advised that our educational programs are very popular and do fill up quickly. We recommend that you book as early as possible to avoid disappointment. For information on program availability, please contact 705-295-6694 ext. 5104 or e-mail experience@langpioneervillage.ca. To serve you better, please include the following information in your initial email correspondence:

The name of the program you are interested in
Three dates of choice
The number of students attending the program
The name of the school
Contact information (address, best phone to number to be reached at, preferred contact method etc.)

Program	Dates Offered	Age Group	Description	Cost*
Heritage Christmas Program	November & December	Grade 2/3	Rekindle the warmth and charm of a true settler Christmas with a visit to our historic village. This full-day program, runs from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and helps students work towards expectations outlined in the “Traditions & Celebrations” and “Pioneer Life” strands of the curriculum Students will: Learn about the Indigenous influence to the settlers during the first winter. Tour the Village learning about the unique traditions the early settlers brought with them to this area. Learn about early travel and modes of transportation, including keeping warm. Spend time as a settler student and learn about some of the differences between then and now, including where classes could be held. Learn about the history of Christmas cards and make your very own. Finish the day warming up with a cup of hot chocolate and traditional gingerbread cookies.	$7.50 per student Four (4) adult supervisors complimentary per class (includes teacher) Additional adults $7.50 each Taxes included
Spring School Program	Tuesday after Victoria Day to summer break	All grades	Lang Pioneer Village Museum provides an excellent opportunity for students and teachers to experience topics that have been discussed during their classroom pioneer studies. Students can meet and observe the activities of the blacksmith, storekeeper, printer and miller. They will be welcomed into the homes and businesses of the Village by our costumed interpreters and learn about the daily activities of a pioneer family. This is a full-day program. Tours are self-guided and will take approximately four hours.	$7.50 per student Four (4) adult supervisors complimentary per class (includes teacher) Additional adults $7.50 each Taxes included
A Victorian Schoolhouse Experience	Year round (Excluding May/June/ Nov/Dec)	All grades	Exchange your modern classroom for a 19^th-century classroom experience taught by a costumed interpreter with lessons appropriate to the grade. Our 1880s schoolhouse contains 14 useable two-seater desks, slates, two blackboards, an abacus, and a hand held bell. An informative pre-visit package will assist teachers in planning their day. A guided tour of the Village is included, however, access into the buildings is not available during the winter months. The program runs from 10 am to 2 pm. Please note: a minimum of 15 students is required.	$7.50 per student Four (4) adult supervisors complimentary per class (includes teacher) Additional adults $7.50 Taxes included

Program

Dates Offered

Age Group

Description

Cost*

Heritage Christmas Program

November & December

Grade 2/3

Rekindle the warmth and charm of a true settler Christmas with a visit to our historic village. This full-day program, runs from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and helps students work towards expectations outlined in the “Traditions & Celebrations” and “Pioneer Life” strands of the curriculum
Students will:

Learn about the Indigenous influence to the settlers during the first winter.
Tour the Village learning about the unique traditions the early settlers brought with them to this area.
Learn about early travel and modes of transportation, including keeping warm.
Spend time as a settler student and learn about some of the differences between then and now, including where classes could be held.
Learn about the history of Christmas cards and make your very own.
Finish the day warming up with a cup of hot chocolate and traditional gingerbread cookies.

$7.50 per student
Four (4) adult supervisors complimentary per class (includes teacher)
Additional adults $7.50 each
Taxes included

Spring School Program

Tuesday after Victoria Day to summer break

All grades

Lang Pioneer Village Museum provides an excellent opportunity for students and teachers to experience topics that have been discussed during their classroom pioneer studies. Students can meet and observe the activities of the blacksmith, storekeeper, printer and miller. They will be welcomed into the homes and businesses of the Village by our costumed interpreters and learn about the daily activities of a pioneer family. This is a full-day program. Tours are self-guided and will take approximately four hours.

$7.50 per student
Four (4) adult supervisors complimentary per class (includes teacher)
Additional adults $7.50 each
Taxes included

A Victorian Schoolhouse Experience

Year round
(Excluding
May/June/
Nov/Dec)

All grades

Exchange your modern classroom for a 19^th-century classroom experience taught by a costumed interpreter with lessons appropriate to the grade. Our 1880s schoolhouse contains 14 useable two-seater desks, slates, two blackboards, an abacus, and a hand held bell. An informative pre-visit package will assist teachers in planning their day. A guided tour of the Village is included, however, access into the buildings is not available during the winter months. The program runs from 10 am to 2 pm. Please note: a minimum of 15 students is required.

$7.50 per student
Four (4) adult supervisors complimentary per class (includes teacher)
Additional adults $7.50
Taxes included