The Little Bonnechere River is an ideal destination for school trips that blend natural and cultural heritage education with outdoor recreation.

boy making pioneer lamp

 

kids looking at woodland vegetation with interpreter

2010 Dates: May 25 to June 24
Cost: $200/class
To book: email us or call 613-757-2103 and ask about School Trips.

Download the 2010 Program

SAMPLE SCHOOL TRIP AGENDA

Dig In - All About Archaeology

9:30 am
Arrive at The Depot in Bonnechere Provincial Park.

9:45 am to Noon
Interpretive activities including:
a) simulated archaeological dig, cleaning methods, reconstruction of artifacts and report writing
b) clay pot-making, sorting artifacts according to historic timeline, touring a retored 1946 ranger cabn, pioneer games

Noon
On a short hike to the Davenport Centre students meet spirits from the past (Bella Lafleur, a lumberjack and Paddy Garvey).
Picnic lunch accompanied by music and activities.

1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Recreation time on the beach including games and swimming (schools must provide lifeguards).

2:45 pm
Depart for home.

Modified programming and indoor facilities are available in the event of inclement weather.
Package includes several resource publications and a class set of 6" rulers.
Bus transportation to Bonnechere is the responsibility of the school.

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Dear Mr. Fraser

This archeology dig was the best. My favourite parts were putting the plate made of paper back together, cleaning the artefacts that other kids found and digging for the artefacts. I was surprised to hear that the bath tub they used was still in the house that the Lafleur's lived in.

Thank you for letting me have the best field trip ever! If I would get another chance to go I would definitely to because it was the best!!

Thanks, Kathryn

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