Fort Carlton Provincial Historic Park 2020 Education Programs Bring your class to our outdoor classroom! Guided school programs are offered in the spring at Fort Carlton Historic Park.
Booking: Cost: Park Quick Facts: Bookings are accepted year-round on a first No charge for students, teachers or chaperones • Reconstructed Hudson’s Bay Company fort come, first served basis. and tipi encampment Group Camping: • Original site operated from 1810-1885 Group Size: To book group sites, please contact the park • History of the fur trade and the signing of Each individual program can accommodate and visit saskparks.com for standard nightly Treaty No. 6 25-30 students. For larger groups, contact the group rates. • Located 110 km north of Saskatoon and 82 Park to discuss program options. south of Prince Albert • Explore two hiking trails Program Dates & Times: • Large picnic area with covered picnic shelter Monday to Friday, May 25 to June 26, 2020. and barbeques (Additional program dates and times may • Group Camping available be accommodated upon request). We take bookings between 9 am and 3 pm. Please In the Area: ensure your group is on time. • Batoche National Historic Site • Duck Lake Interpretive Centre • Russell Hanson’s Mounted Police Museum
#saskparks saskparks.com Programs Accepting the Queen’s Hand Treaty Program Teach/Self-Guided (Grade 4 - 9) Most programs can be adapted for any Treaty No. 6 was signed near Fort Carlton Spend the Day Pack a bagged lunch or have a wiener roast in grade level. However, suggested grades are in 1876. Students will participate in a re- our picnic area. Enjoy the trails and explore the recommended. enactment of the treaty signing and play historic characters such as Chief Atahkakoop, Visitor Centre. Hands on History (Pre 4 - 9) Chief Mistawasis, and Lt. Gov. Alexander Morris. Two nations were brought together by the Prior to the role play, students will explore life Crossing Place Trail European fashion demands which created and in a pre-treaty Cree community and will work Lead your students up this trail to a stunning sustained the longevity of the fur trade. The in groups to build a mini tipi. Students will also view overlooking the river valley and fort. Hands on History program gives a glimpse be led in a discussion about the Indian Act. Prior Interpretive signs provide details about the into the lives of the First Nations, Métis, and knowledge of these topics is beneficial for the history and geography of the area. Along this European people at Fort Carlton in the 1800s. discussion during the program. Please be aware trail you can still see the wagon wheel ruts where the Red River carts came down to the fort Students will visit the tipi encampment that a full tour of the fort is not included in this on the historic Carlton Trail. During an average and tour the entire fort. Activities include program. Maximum 40 students. season, around 300 carts would make the round examining trade goods, First Nations artifacts, Location: Meet at the Visitor Centre trip with furs and goods. and participating in fur baling. Maximum 100 Duration: 1.5 hours students. Curriculum: IN4.2, IN4.3, DR4.1, DR4.2, DR4.3, Crossing Place Trail is approximately one hour Location: Meet at the Visitor Centre IN5.1, IN5.2, DR5.3, PA5.3, DR6.1, PA6.3, DR7.1, round trip from trailhead or forty minutes from Duration: 1.75 hours DR7.2, PA7.1, IN8.1, DR8.1, DR8.2, DR8.3, IN9.2, the access point to the back half of trail. Ask for Curriculum: IN4.2, IN4.3, DR4.1, DR4.2, IN5.1, IN9.4, DR9.1, DR9.2, DR9.3, DR9.4 details at the Visitor Centre. DR5.1, DR5.2, DR5.3, PA5.1, IN8.2, DR8.1, DR8.2, RW8.2, IN9.4, DR9.1, DR9.2, DR9.3, PA9.3 Digging into History (Grade 7 - 12) River Trail Runs from June 8 to 12 only. This is an easy trail that links the fort to Fort Carlton Provincial Park is excited to partner the North Saskatchewan River. Stretching with the Saskatchewan Archaeological Society along between open prairies and northern to conduct an archaeological dig in a location woodlands, the river opened up much of known to house original buildings at Carlton Canada’s west to the fur trade. It was also the House. For the first time ever, your students are main route used from eastern Canada to the invited to participate in this hands-on event that Rocky Mountains. The trail signage provides will undoubtedly uncover treasures that have details on river transportation during the fur been buried for over 130 years! trade, from York boats to steamships. NOTE: All participants must sign a waiver to It is an approximate 30 minute round trip to participate in the archaeological dig. Maximum the river and back to the fort. Please instruct 30 students. students to exercise caution at the river bank Location: Meet at the Visitor Centre and stay well back from the edge of the water. Duration: 2 hours Curriculum: N4.1, N4.7, PE4.9, PE4.10, PE4.11, PE4.12, RM4.1, RM4.2, RM4.3, IN4.1, IN4.2, DR4.1, DR4.2, DR4.3, RW4.1, CR5.1, SS5.2, PE5.9, PE5.11, MC5.1, MC5.2, MC5.3, FM5.1, FM5.3, WE5.3, IN5.1, DR5.1, DR5.2, PA5.1, PA5.3, CG6.1, CG6.2, CC6.1, CR6.5, CC6.5, CC6.6, USC6.2, PE6.10, IN6.2, IN6.4, DR6.1, DR6.2, DR6.3, RW6.1, CR7.5, CC7.6, USC7.3, EC7.3, WS8.2, WS8.3, IN8.1, DR8.3, IN9.1, IN9.4, DR9.1, DR9.2, DR9.3, DR9.4, PA9.1, PA9.2, RW9.1 RW9.2, RW9.3
#saskparks saskparks.com Know Before You Go Fort Carlton Historic Park Note: teachers and chaperones are required to participate in all programs. Education Program Booking Form You will receive a response within 2-3 business days. Park Interpreters begin work in May and In the Classroom: will contact you at that time to finalize details. If desired, group camping must be booked Discuss with your students ways that they can separately by contacting the park office at 306-467-5205. reduce their impact – reduce packaging on food Date of program(s) ______items, recycle materials and respect the natural environment during your visit. School Name:______Mailing address:______Be Prepared for the Weather: Bring sunscreen, insect repellent, and warm and Email address:______water proof clothing. School Phone:______School Fax:______Cell Coverage: Name (contact person/teacher): ______There is no cell service at Fort Carlton Provincial Name(s) of teacher(s) attending trip (if different than above):______Park. A phone is available in the Visitor Centre. The phone number at the park is 306-467-5205. ______Cell phone number of teacher(s) attending trip:______Cancellations: Programs are not usually cancelled due to ______weather unless requested by the school or in Grade(s): ______# of students: ______# of chaperones: ______extreme/unsafe situations. Is your group staying overnight? Yes No Campfires: Accommodation (Group Campground or Institutional Camp)______For overnight and group camping, firewood is Preferred Program Date: provided free of charge. 1st Choice: ______Running Water: 2nd Choice: ______There is running water at the Visitor Centre and in the campground/ picnic shelter. Students 3rd Choice: ______are asked to leave their back packs and water Planned Arrival Date: ______Time: ______bottles on the bus or in the Visitor Centre. We ask that there please be no food or drink inside Select desired program(s): the walls of the Fort. Accepting the Queen’s Hand – Treaty No. 6 Digging into History Hands on History Safety: 9:30 am 10:00 am 9:30 am In case of medical or other emergencies, all 11:15 am 1:00 pm 11:15 am groups must maintain their own transportation 1:30 pm 1:30 pm while visiting the park. 3:15 pm 3:15 pm
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Further Information: In most cases, programs can be adapted to better suit your group. Please discuss any special needs with a Park Interpreter ahead of time. Fort Carlton Historic Provincial Park Email: [email protected] Please return completed form to: [email protected] Phone: 306-467-5205 #saskparks saskparks.com