Education Programs
Please be advised that our Heritage Christmas Programs is fully booked for 2024. We apologize for the inconvenience!
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* |
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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:
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$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 19th-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 |