Camrose Railway Station Museum Interpretive Programs for Children

Children’s Programs

School programs were developed with Beyond the Classroom principles and cover many areas in the curriculum. We now offer a preschool and kindergarten program along with four Grade 4 programs.

Bring your group to the 1911 restored Third-Class Standard Extended Railway Station. The children and adults will experience, hands-on, the concept of teamwork and cooperation that was so important to the early pioneers and railway workers. Other themes include working and playing in an atmosphere of mutual respect, and cultural understanding.

These full-day programs run from 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. dependent on the distance of travel. We adapt the program and the time to meet the school time requirements.

These programs include pre- and post-activities to meet curriculum goals. A complete list of curriculum components will be provided upon registration.

School Contribution for Programs

A minimum of one volunteer per four children is recommended. This can include parents, teacher, and assistants arranged by the school.
Appropriate clothing for adults and children for weather conditions.
One week prior to coming, submit the names of children and adults attending and a list of any allergies of children.

Pre-school and Kindergarten Programs

Experience includes making gingerbread cookies, outdoor experiences in the children’s secret garden, story, song, dance, and crafts.
These programs are offered during May and June as half- or full-day programs. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Cost is $4 per child per half day. Additional fees applicable for lunch and full-day programs.

Fun with Folklore: Grade 4

This program is complementary to ‘A Day in the Life’ as a second day but can also be run independently as a one-day program.
The focus is on creativity, learning team skills through an art history craft, developing storytelling skills based on pre-activities, dance and drama.
Language Arts 2.3 and 4.3 and Social Studies 4.2.1 curriculum goals are met in this program.
Cost is $8 per child. Children, teachers, and classroom volunteers bring their own lunch and snacks. Program runs January and February. Limited dates, book early.

Day in the Life of the Station: Grade 4

Prior to their arrival, the station co-ordinator will divide the children and volunteers into three groups. Children will be met by role-playing adults who have taken on cultural roles. Upon arrival children will dress in period clothing. Adults and children will work as a team to prepare a pioneer lunch. Following lunch preparation, the ‘new train recruits’ will have an opportunity to work in discovery and problem solving tasks while taking on the roles of the Maintenance Crew, Agent/Operator, Freight Agent, Engineer, Firemen and Conductor.
After recess students will play pioneer games and will meet and share their learning experiences together. Children will participate in an interactive story based on the history of Camrose and area and the singing of railway songs.
After lunch break each group will write and act out a skit about early pioneer life including the railway. They will end the day journaling their experience.
This program contains numerous curriculum components for Grade 4 Social Studies and English Language Arts.
Cost is $10 per child includes lunch at the station, chocolate milk at recess and other necessary supplies. Lunch is supplied for teachers and classroom volunteers. This program is held throughout the month of June only.

The Green School: Grade 4

Day One: How Does Your Garden Grow
Day Two: The Magic of Caring for the Planet

The Camrose Railway Station and site has 13 heritage gardens and is planning to develop a Victory Garden in 2012. These garden plots are utilized during programming.
This program includes pre- and post-activities to meet curriculum goals. During pre- and post-activities students will meet the goals of Science curriculum 4D and E covering English, Language Arts 1.1 and topic “A Waste and Our World.”
Children will experience a connection between humans and nature through story, hands-on discovery activities and nature journalling with a plant buddy. They will set achievable goals to personally care for the planet.
The program is offered as a one- or two-day program. Children, teachers and classroom volunteers bring their own lunch and snacks. We supply chocolate milk.
Cost is $8 per child per day to cover the cost of supplies. To reserve your spot for April and May book early.

Location and Booking Information

Space for all programs is limited so book early to avoid disappointment. All programs are held at the Camrose Railway Station and Park located at 44 Street and 47 Avenue, Camrose, Alberta. Just off Highway 13, east side of Camrose.

For more information or to book your Pre-school, Kindergarten or Grade 4 class for a day of learning, sharing and hands-on nature discovery contact:

Eleanor White
Email: white.eleanore@gmail.com

The Camrose Railway Station and Park is owned and operated by the Canadian Northern Society. The Society is a registered charity, operated by volunteers.

Camrose Railway Station and Park
Box 1174, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1X2
Ph: +1 780 672 3099 | E-mail: canadiannorthern@telus.net