School Programs at the Red Deer Museum

As the MAG is in a City-owned facility, we will be adhering to City of Red Deer policy and taking part in the provincial Restrictions Exemption Program. All staff and visitors to the building must wear masks and practice social distancing at all times. Check out our recent blog post for recent announcements about visitation and program restrictions. Visit our Calendar of Events for What's On this month!

We offer school programs & tours for grades 1-12 from September-June. In person and virtual options are available. View the program brochure below to view all available programs.

Download our 2021/2022 School Program brochure here!

In Person Programs

MAG school programs are
Experiential & inquiry-based | Curriculum-based | Exhibition focused

Check out the School Program Brochure for program themes and information.

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School Program: $150 per program* / 2 hours

Includes: PowerPoint presentation with artifacts, museum activity or tour, and 1 hour art activity that students will take home.

Guided Tour Only: $50 per tour* / 45-60 minutes

Tour of our temporary exhibition or permanent history exhibition.

Outreach School Program: $60-$90* per program / 1-2 hours

Offered within Red Deer only. Have one of our programmers, who are qualified teachers, come to your school to deliver our program to you! The 1 hour program ($60) includes a history PowerPoint and artifacts. The 2 hour program ($90) includes a history PowerPoint, artifacts, and art lesson.

Contact Lynn LeCorre, lynn.lecorre@reddeermuseum.com, or by phone at 587.797.4040 to book an in-person school program. Book at least 2 weeks in advance to ensure availability of staff and supplies. Confirmation letter will be sent upon booking.

_{*Prices listed are up to 25 students. For each additional student, add $6/student. Parent helpers and aids are free.}

Virtual School Programs

First Nations People, Inuit and Inuit Art, Discovering the Metis, and Fur Trade programs are available virtually.

Facilitated Program: $100 per virtual session / approx. 1.5 hours

Includes: PowerPoint Presentation, programmer facilitating program and showing artifacts, and art project demonstration suited to the age group.
Optional: Artifact kits can be loaned out separately for use in the classroom as part of the virtual program cost (based on availability).
We provide art lesson plans, supply lists, and any other applicable information in advance of the program. No art supplies are provided by the MAG.
Offered in a webinar format through Zoom (link provided in advance).

Contact Lynn LeCorre, lynn.lecorre@reddeermuseum.com, to inquire about booking a facilitated virtual program.

Self Guided Program: $20 each

You will receive 1 week access to a history PowerPoint presentation.
Handouts and grade specific art lessons are downloadable for ongoing use.

Click here to book a Self-Guided Virtual Program

CANCELLATION POLICY:
We require cancellation for programs up to 24 hours before your confirmed booking.
Due to the ongoing pandemic, we are offering flexibility with our refund policy but rescheduling is preferred. Cancellations due to inclement weather or the pandemic will currently not be subjected to a $45 cancellation fee.

Stay Connected

One of our goals at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery is to ensure that we are providing programs that reflect the needs of all schools in Alberta.

Our programs are designed to create a hands on learning opportunity that is in line with Alberta curriculum and current learning trends. If you would like to keep up to date on what the museum can offer your classroom then click on the link below to sign up for our monthly teacher newsletter.

SCHOOL E-NEWS SIGNUP

Educational Resources

About Red Deer's Schools and Teachers (PDF)
Spanish Flu Pandemic (PDF)
Powwow! Ohcîwin The Origins Interpretive Guide (PDF)
Powwow! Ohcîwin The Origins Full Educational Guide (PDF)

The above educational resources are currently available free of charge. Consider making a donation to the MAG!