Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village - School Programs 2012-13
2012-13 Fall & Winter Programs (September to April)
Rizdvo – Ukrainian Pioneer Christmas - Grades: 1-9
Velykden' – Ukrainian Pioneer Easter - Grades 1-9
Children Were Also Pioneers – Pre-K, K
Old Days, Old Ways – Grades 1-5
Golden Rule Days – Grades 1-6
Emigration Gamble – Grades 6-12
Ukrainian Heritage Foods – Grades 7-12
Past Visions for Today – Grades 10-12, Post-Secondary
2013 Spring Programs (May and June)
School Tours – All grades and ages, including adults
Children's Pioneer Day – Grades K-6
Settler Scramble – Grades K-6
Planning Your Visit – fees, group numbers, duration of programs
Travel
back in time for a unique and immersive learning experience at the
Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village!
In the early 20th century, east central Alberta was home to the largest
settlement of Ukrainian pioneers in all of Canada!
Our award-winning open-air museum, authentic setting and costumed
'historical characters' bring Alberta's history to life. Dynamic interpreters
and an enchanting environment offer a unique opportunity for active
and experiential learning.
A range of year-round programs and hands-on historic activities will
complement the curriculum and make a lasting impression on children
of all ages.
"Students loved the time travel idea and keeping secrets
about when we really were from. The tour guide was engaging and fun." -
Grade 2 Teacher
"I love this program for my students. Excellent people who
act the part. Very, very reasonable price for the material that is
delivered. I will bring back my students again. Thank you for the
wonderful field trip." - Grade 3 Teacher
Book now for 2013!
The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village is now taking bookings up to one year in advance! Reserve your spot now
by contacting our Bookings team: uchvbookings@gov.ab.ca
Call: 780-662-3640
Rizdvo - Ukrainian Pioneer Christmas
Grades: 1-9
Students experience customs and traditions for the entire Rizdvo or Ukrainian Christmas season
as they are brought to life by costumed interpreters. In this full day of activities, groups will help with preparations
for Rizdvo, learn how the holiday was celebrated, and experience traditions associated with the New Year and Iordan.
Dates available: November 26 - December 21
Program Cost: $8.00 per student
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Bookings & Inquiries
Velykden' - Ukrainian Pioneer Easter
Grades 1-9
The lifestyles of rural Ukrainian settlers, spring preparations and Velykden' celebrations are
brought to life for students by costumed interpreters. Through the program, students see the religious and cultural
importance of Easter within the lives of early Ukrainian settlers in east central Alberta. A hands-on session provides
students with the opportunity to learn about the symbolism of the traditional pysanky.
Dates available: February 19 - April 5
Program Cost: $8.00 per student
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Children Were Also Pioneers
Pre-K, K
A half-day of activities presenting pioneer life through a child’s perspective. Role players in
a 1920s interactive setting create experiences where students are given the opportunity to do farm chores, household
cleaning, and simple cooking tasks in a farmstead kitchen using a wood-burning stove.
Program Cost: $7.00 per student
Bookings & Inquiries
Old Days, Old Ways
Grades 1-5
Discover the communities of 1920s east central Alberta and experience daily life through hands-on
activities and interaction with our first-person interpreters.
Program Cost: $7.00 per student
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Bookings & Inquiries
Golden Rule Days
Grades 1-6
Children experience a pioneer family lifestyle and learn about the domestic demands of a homestead settlement. Visits to early rural institutions, the church and the one room school, give students a glimpse into a time when being a youngster was much different than it is for most Albertans today. Those “Golden Rule Days” are brought to life in our one room school by a costumed interpreter playing the role of teacher.
Program Cost: $7.00 per student
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detailed program description
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Emigration Gamble
Grades 6-12
Following pre-visit readings and activities, students
assume roles of prospective European immigrants to North America. Immigration
policies and economic issues at the turn of the 20th century are discovered
when students debate reasons for leaving their homeland. Living history
interaction with costumed interpreters is the research base for learning
about pioneer achievements in Alberta.
Program Cost: $7.00 per student
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detailed program description
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Ukrainian Heritage Foods
Grades 7-12
Explore traditional Ukrainian-Canadian food patterns
and lifestyle. Through preparation of seasonal Ukrainian-Canadian foods,
students will discover the customs, practices and development of the
Ukrainian-Canadian diet.
Program Cost: $8.00 per student
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detailed program description
Bookings & Inquiries
Past Visions For Today
Grades 10-12, Post-Secondary
Participate in a customized workshop tailored to meet your learning objectives, followed by
optional guided or self-guided tours of the museum. Can include outcomes based not only in history or social studies,
but also arts, career and technology studies, tourism, business, agriculture and more.
Bookings & Inquiries
School Tours - Guided or Self-Guided
Suitable for all grades and ages,
including adults
Take an immersive trip back in time to our village
full of real historic buildings that have been restored and furnished
with artifacts from the period. You will complete your time travel
experience by meeting real characters representing different phases
in the Ukrainian-Canadian settlement of east central Alberta. Two-hour
Guided Tours are customized to each grade's curriculum to provide students
with the most meaningful and appropriate learning experience. Teachers
may also choose to take their students on a Self-Guided Tour where
the focus will be more on cultural landscapes and heritage buildings
and less on interacting with interpretive role-players.
Dates available: May 21 - June 28
Times for Guided Tour: 10:00 to 11:45 am, 12:15 to 2:00, 3:00 to 4:45 pm
Program Cost for Guided Tour: $7.00 per student
Program Cost for Self-Guided Tour: $4.00 per student
Bookings & Inquiries
Children's Pioneer Day
Kindergarten to Grade 6
Award winning program! (Alberta Museums
Association Innovation Award, 2009 & Alberta Tourism Marketing
Excellence Award, 2009)
End the school year with a bang by participating in this fun-filled
day which helps students experience the lifestyle of the sons and daughters
of east central Alberta's Ukrainian pioneers. In self-guided groups
led by adult supervisors and teachers, students will visit interpreter-led
stations and try a variety of hands-on activities such as butter churning,
farm work, historic games and races, and much more.
Dates available: Friday, June 14 and Monday, June 17
Full Day of Activities: 9:30 am to 2:00 pm
Program Cost: $9.00 per student
Bookings & Inquiries
Settler Scramble
Grades: K-6
Race to complete a variety of hands-on activities and challenges that will take you to every
corner of our museum and teach you about all aspects of pioneer life. All ages will be challenged and entertained by
this fun event.
Dates available: June 7, June 19 and June 26
Duration/Times: 4 hours, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Program Cost: $8.00 per student
Bookings & Inquiries
Planning Your Visit
- The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village is located 50 kilometers (25 minutes) east of Edmonton along Highway 16.
(Click here for location information and a map)
- Our museum's school programs are offered year round according to a seasonal schedule - please see individual
program descriptions for available dates.
- Program fees are charged at a per person rate. 1 adult/parent supervisor is advised for every group of 8 children,
and these adult supervisors will be admitted free of charge - additional adults pay an admission fee according to
seasonal rates.
- Payment must be made in advance or on arrival by cash, VISA, Mastercard, or cheque made payable to
"Government of Alberta."
- Weather should be considered when planning your visit - there is an outdoor component to all of our programs,
even if this just means walking from one historic building to another. Please plan for being outside and dress
appropriately.
- Click here to see weather conditions
and forecasts for Elk Island National Park (weather station closest to the Ukrainian Village).
- A teacher's information booklet will be sent by email prior to your visit.
Please review this booklet prior to your visit.
- Most school programs at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village include a visit to one of our consecrated
churches.
- Food services is operated by the Friends of the Ukrainian Village Society. Please see the attached form for
details and ordering a meal for the visiting school group (May - June).
- Please book early to avoid disappointment.
Note: Programs are subject to change or cancellation.
- Reservations are required. See Bookings & Inquiries below.
Bookings & Inquiries
Please contact us directly if you'd like to make a booking, or have any questions about our school programs:
Email: uchvbookings@gov.ab.ca
Phone: (780) 662-3640
Fax: (780) 662-3273
Mailing Address: 8820-112 St. Edmonton NW, T6G 2P8
