School Programs
The education programs offered by the Museum at Campbell River are intended to complement and enrich specific areas of the school curriculum. The content of these programs reflects the Museum's extensive collection of historic and ethnographic artifacts from Northern Vancouver Island. Working on the premise that children learn and remember through personal involvement, participatory and "hands-on" activities form an important component of all museum visits. Our staff present the guided museum programs with trained museum volunteers called docents.
Primary Programs
Salt Chuck and Stump Farms
K-1
Ever wonder what it was like to live 100 years ago? Step into Mr. Curtis' log cabin and find out. Students will explore how families lived , played and worked in the days before cars, stores and TV.
Other Times, Other Ways
K-1
What is it like to live in a house that's 600 ft. long? ...to go to Quadra Island by canoe instead of ferry? Students will explore continuity and change in the First Nations communities of this area.
Pioneer Communities
Grades 2 & 3
How did Campbell River come to be? Using slides, gallery exploration and lots of hands on learning, student will discover how pioneer communities in this area grew and evolved.
Intermediate Programs
First Nations of Northern Vancouver Island
Grade 4
Who are the Lekwiltok? Where is Klamatook? Students will have an opportunity to learn more about the First Nations of this region, past and present, and to experiment with traditional technologies.
Voyage of Discovery - European Exploration of Vancouver Island
Grade 4
Step into our Transitions Gallery to learn about European exploration and the impact of colonization on local First Nations. Working in teams students will try for themselves some of the mapping technology used by Spanish and British explorers.
Fishing for a Living
Grades 5 & 6
First Nations, Chinese and Japanese people all had specialized roles in the salmon fishing industry. Students will explore the sociological and technological evolution of this 'pioneer industry.'
Logging in the Jungles
Grades 5 & 6
While other parts of the province experienced a gold rush, here on the island we had a timber rush. Find out how this industry shaped settlement on the north island. Students may even try their hands with a 'Swedish fiddle!'
Stones, Bones and Middens - Archaeological Investigations of the Northwest Coast
Grade 7
An introduction to the field of archaeology and Northwest Coast prehistory. Students will be given an opportunity to handle archaeological specimens from the Northwest Coast, while learning some of the methods used by Archaeologists to interpret the past.
CHANGING EXHIBITS GALLERY
As the name suggests, exhibits in this gallery change regularly. School programming to complement these temporary exhibits is often available.
SEASONAL PROGRAMMING
Halloween Special
Grades 2 & 3 only
A gallery tour interrupted by visits from Halloween spirits. Limited bookings available from October 26 to October 29.
Christmas Special
K - 1 only
Children travel back in time to help Aunt Winnie prepare the cabin for Christmas. Available December only. Spaces fill up fast so book early to avoid disappointment.
RESOURCE MATERIALS
A variety of educational resource materials are available for use in the classroom. These include a selection of archival photographs, videos, artifacts and Education Kits.
Booking Information
Education Programs are offered at the Museum Tuesday - Friday. Advance booking is required. Teachers wishing to book a program should contact the School Programmer Marlene Pearson by phone at (250) 287-3103 or e-mail at school.programs@crmuseum.ca
