Wetland Excursions for Schools With a 17,000 acre outdoor classroom at our fingertips, the Wildlife Interpretation Centre offers a hands-on, experience-based approach to environmental education that is matched to curriculum needs. Students learn in a fun and supportive environment with plenty of opportunities for excitement and adventure! Our school programs are available for primary, intermediate and high school students. During the summer months, Jr. Naturalist’s programs are available for children ages 6 to 11. Read below to find out more information on our 2010 programs. Elementary School This year, we are celebrating the weird behaviors and body parts of birds! Primary Program: Birds and Beaks Intermediate Program: Bones, Behaviors and Barf! Programs investigate form and function, classification, breeding and brooding behaviors and ecology of birds. These curriculum-based, hands-on excursions are a dramatic way to end a great year of classroom science. When: Programs available May 18 to June 25 - Tuesday to Friday Cost: $ 4 per student (2 hour program) Canoe Tours (Grades 4-7) Bring your class on a Naturalist-led canoe tour. These one-hour paddles are full of surprises as you part the cattails to look for nests, taste some wetland treats and learn more about the plants and animals that live here. Combine this tour with our Bones, Behaviors and Barf program for a fun filled day! Cost: $5 per student To register your class or to find out more about the elementary school programs, contact us at: (250) 402 6906 or education[at]crestonwildlife.ca. Please have choice of dates, class size, school address, phone & fax numbers ready when booking a program. High School and Community Groups Stewardship Program The Stewardship Program is open to high school students, community groups and individuals who want to improve environmental quality and achieve sustainable outcomes within the wetland. Participants perform hands-on habitat enhancement activities such as removing invasive species, erecting & monitoring nesting boxes and shoreline cleanups. When: Available from April to June and September Cost: This program is free this year! Wild Voices for Kids will be helping the CVWMA and Columbia Basin classes to get free bussing to come and participate in our programs. It is on a first come, first serve basis, so book with us early to take advantage of this opportunity. Once you book a program with us, contact your District Resource Centre to ask them about the Wild Voices for Kids bussing program. Canoe Tours (Grades 8-12) Bring your class on a Naturalist-led canoe tour. These one-hour paddles are full of surprises as you part the cattails to look for nests, taste some wetland treats and learn more about the plants and animals that live here. Combine this tour with the Stewardship Program for an adventure packed day! Cost: $5 per student To register your class or to find out more about the high school program, contact Carla at: (250) 402 6905 or cahern[at]crestonwildlife.ca. Summer Youth Programs Jr. Naturalists Weeklong, investigative summer science programs designed for those who like exploring, collecting, creating and generally frolicking about in our wetland playground. Curious Caterpillars are ages 6 & 7 Sessions: July 12-16 Time: 9-1 pm Cost: $47 Boisterous Beavers are ages 8 & 9 Sessions: July 19-23 Time: 9-3 pm Cost: $66 Eager Eagles are ages 10 & 11 Sessions: July 26-30 Time: 9-3 pm Cost: $66 To register your child, please call us at (250) 402 6908. Please ask us about reduced pricing for Members. More sessions may be added based on demand. Call us for details. Have a Happy Birthday… at the Wildlife Area! You and six friends can choose a canoe study or pond science program. We provide the drinks and chips, you bring the cake! Call us to book. Time: Saturdays from 10-11:30 am or 1-2:30 pm Cost: $7 per person