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In-person Field Trip
Fee per class
English

Home for the Holidays

Heritage Park

Compare Christmas in the 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s with today’s celebrations.

Quick Facts

Format

In-person Field Trip

Cost

$190

Grades

Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6

Group Size

Up to 30 students

Language

English

Time of Year

Fall (Sep–Dec)

Setting

Indoor, Outdoor

About This Program

Compare Christmas in the 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s with today’s celebrations. Changing world situations like the great depression, World War II and socio-economic factors can influence the way we live, even on holidays like Christmas. These effects will be observed through a look at fashion, food, decorations and traditions. Students will follow a depression era hobo trail through the village finishing with some old-fashioned Christmas hospitality. Students will create their own traditional ornament to take home.

What to Expect

Exploring the Park before or after a school program is not permitted as the Village is closed; The program is designed for a maximum of 30 students along with supervisors. Many of the spaces at Heritage Park are impacted by space restrictions. If your class exceeds 30 students please contact the Education Team to discuss if this accommodation can be made.; There is no additional charge for 1:1 supervision support, or those adults coming to supervise; Please contact us for subsidized rates if needed for your school; The program will go forward sun or snow, so please make sure to wear appropriate clothing and footwear.

Curriculum Connections

Curriculum Connected

Please follow the link below to see all the curriculum connections for Home for the Holidays https://heritagepark.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Home-for-the-Holidays-Grade-Connections.pdf

Subjects

Visual Art
Physical Education & Wellness

Topics

Museum / Gallery
Historical & Cultural
Living History

Accessibility

Physical Accessibility

This program involves walking on unpaved paths. Some of our buildings also have small steps to access. We do spend time outside in potentially snowy conditions. If you have accessibility needs (such as mobility aids, power access requirements, etc.), please reach out!

Neurodiverse Accommodations

Please let us know at booking if you have neurodivergent needs (such as but not limited to quiet spaces, communication needs, etc.).

How to Book

Please follow the link below or search Home for the Holidays at www.heritagepark.ca

About the Organization

Heritage Park

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Home for the Holidays — SERG Alberta