- Grade 1 - UNLOCK OUR HISTORY: My World, My Community, My School and My Home. - Program runs in May of each year.
- Grade 2 - UNLOCK OUR HISTORY: Canada's Dynamic Communities & My Community in the Past. - Program runs in May of each year.
- Grade 3 - Pioneer Days - Program runs in June of each year.
- Grade 4 - Moving North - Program runs in May & June of each year.
- Grade 5 - Fort of the Forks - Program runs in March of each year.
- Before Care: 7am-9:30-$10
- After Care: 3:00-5:30-$10
- WHEN: July 12th to August 2nd
- TIME: Monday to Friday 9:30 to 3:00
- PERFORMANCES: Robin Hood
- COST: $475.00 per child. Bursaries available
- SPONSORED BY: Syncrude Canada
- Ages: 8-16
- Maximum 20 youth
- TIME: Monday to Friday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Performance:July 9th, 3:00 pm
- WHO: Ages 8 - 16
- Maximum 20 youth
- For more information contact Heritage Park
- TIME: Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
- WHO: Ages 5 - 10
- Maximum 30 children
- For more information contact Heritage Park
- TIME: Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
- WHO: Ages 5 - 10
- Maximum 30 children
- For more information contact Heritage Park
- TIME: Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
- WHO: Ages 5 - 10
- Maximum 30 children
- For more information contact Heritage Park
- TIME: Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
- WHO: Ages 5 - 10
- Maximum 30 children
- For more information contact Heritage Park
School Programs
Heritage Park's mission is to educate the community about the history of our region. We work hard to make that a possibility by offering many different school programs
Open Minds Heritage Park Museum School
Heritage Park is pleased to offer the Chevron Open Minds Museum Schools. This innovative program gives the teachers the opportunity to move their classroom to the rich environment of Heritage Park for an entire week.
Open Minds Museum School is a curriculum-based program integrating the classroom learning with meaningful hands-on experiences that promote critical problem solving and journal skills.
Each week is tailor-made to the needs of the teacher and the students.
This very successful program began in Calgary 15 years ago and has since spread to Edmonton, Michigan, Singapore and its two newest sites at The Rooms in St. John’s Newfoundland and here at Heritage Park.
For more information about this unique program contact programs@fortmcmurrayhistory.com
or call 780 791-7575 Ext# 224.
Download or Print our Heritage Park Open Minds Teacher Application Form in PDF Format
Grades 1 - 5 Programs
Each program offers students a hands-on tour where they will discover what life was like in Fort McMurray in the early 1900s. The students will learn about the people and the businesses that helped establish and grow Fort McMurray into the region it is today.
The grades 1, 2, 4 and 5 programs were created to meet to assist with teaching the Social Studies curriculum. We also have manuals and CDs to further assist with the grades 1, 2, 4 and 5 programs. In addition we still offer the long standing Grade 3 Pioneer Days program.
Programs are:
Grade 1 & 2 Unlock Our History
Manual and CD - An interactive multimedia CD called Unlock Our History was created specifically for the grade 1 & 2 programs.
This CD features a presentation called “Then and Now”, a virtual tour of Heritage Park, interactive games, a section for grade 1 and a section for grade 2.
A manual has also been made for each grade that works hand in hand with the CD.
Each manual consists of: pre tour activities, tips on preparing for your hands-on tour, what to expect while at Heritage Park, post tour activities as well as the picture presentation featured on the CD.
Heritage Park Visit - Although the grade 1 & 2 programs are similar in their format, each grade has distinct differences. Both grades will experience the old fashioned school with “Mrs. McTavish”, old fashioned games and craft time, as well as visits to various building throughout the park. Both programs are approx. 90 minutes and are offered in both the morning and the afternoon.
Program runs in May of each year.
Download or Print our Heritage Park School PROGRAM Booking Form in PDF Format
Grade 3 - Pioneer Days
The Grade 3 program engages the students in a day of a pioneer, experiencing life as it was in the early 1900s.
The students will make butter, wash clothes, garden, cut logs, go to school, play old fashioned games and go on a tour. We recognize that with the new social studies curriculum changes, the grade 3’s now focus on some of the under-developed countries. This is a hands on tour that will help the students understand how people in less fortunate countries still live today. There is no additional resource material needed. Pioneer Days runs from 10:00 am to 2:15 pm with a lunch break from 11:40- 12:25.
Program runs in June of each year.
Download or Print our Heritage Park School PROGRAM Booking Form in PDF Format
Grade 4 - Moving North
This entire day program has the students role-play families moving to Fort McMurray in the early 1900s. Each student is given a role that they play within a family. As families they visit six different locations in early “Fort McMurray”, trying to learn more about the community and establish a settlement.
A CD and a manual have been created as a resource for teachers and to prepare the students prior to, during and after the tour. Moving North runs from 9:45 am to 2:15 pm with a lunch break of 40-45 minutes
Program runs in May and June of each year.
Download or Print our Heritage Park School PROGRAM Booking Form in PDF Format
Grade 5 - Fort of the Forks
Before Fort McMurray became a booming city, it was a tiny fur trade post known as “Fort of the Forks”. Students will participate in our fur trade game, where they will earn and collect furs to trade at our very own trading post.
In doing so, students will learn about the people involved in the local fur trade right here in the fur-rich Athabasca region. This program is approx. 120 minutes and is run in the morning and the afternoon.
Program runs in March of each year.
Download or Print our Heritage Park School PROGRAM Booking Form in PDF Format
Other Educational Tours
We welcome all schools, grades, and groups to come to Heritage Park for a self-guide or guided tour.
Download or Print our School TOUR Booking Form - Choose your Adventure in PDF Format
Heritage Park Summer Camps
Looking for a cure for the summer time blues? Heritage Park is offering 6 weeks of summer camps! We invite your children to come explore the outdoors and take adventures into Fort McMurray's past. **For an additional cost Heritage Park offers Before and After Care.
- Cost as follows:
Theatre Camp
In Theatre Camp young people will learn the dynamics and skills of theatre performance through improvisation, acting games, ensemble building, voice and movement. The young people will have classes in the morning and rehearsal in the afternoon thereby having the opportunity to use and apply their new skills.
Heritage Park presents the 9th annual Theatre Camp Performing ROBIN HOOD
Download or Print our CAMP REGISTRATION Form in PDF Format
Camp 1
July 5th to 9th - Performing with Puppet Power
Puppets have power! Power to make an audience laugh, think or even change. It's true, and you give the puppets power by learning how to perform with precise movement, expression and character work. Puppets have power because you have the power to make them come alive. Sign up today, there's a puppet waiting for you!
Download or Print our CAMP REGISTRATION Form in PDF Format
Camp 2
July 12th to 16th – Junior Puppet Camp
Come learn the art of Puppetry with puppets Margaret, Wop May and their puppet friends! Learn how to use puppets and put on a show at the end of the week for family and friends.
Download or Print our CAMP REGISTRATION Form in PDF Format
Camp 3
July 19th to 23rd - Let's make a Storybook
Kids will use cameras to take pictures of their favorite activities, buildings and artifacts throughout the week then make their own storybook. They will be doing this while learning about the history of Fort McMurray in a fun and creative way.
Download or Print our CAMP REGISTRATION Form in PDF Format
Camp 4
July 26th to 30th - Home Style Heritage
Come learn about pioneer kids and what life may have been like growing up in the early 1900s. The kids will experience old fashioned entertainment by creating games and crafts using everyday objects.
Download or Print our CAMP REGISTRATION Form in PDF Format
Camp 5
August 9th to 13th - The Fort McMurray Games
A week filled with games and sports with a historical twist. The McMurray Flyers verses the Waterways Warriors…from soccer to the olden day’s game of Hoops and Sticks!
Download or Print our CAMP REGISTRATION Form in PDF Format
Download or Print our Health and Consent Form in PDF Format
If you are interested in participating in any of these programs call: (780) 791-7575 Extension 224 or email programs@fortmcmurrayhistory.com.
Summer Hours
PARK & Museum Site
Mon - Sat 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sun 12:00 - 5:00pm
Office
Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
GIFT SHOP
Mon - Sat 9:00am - 5:00pm
Winter Hours
PARK & Museum Site
CLOSED FOR SEASON
OFFICE
Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
GIFT SHOP
Mon - Sat 9:00am - 5:00pm
Admission
Adults $8.00
Students & Seniors $5.00
Children 5 and under Free.
Family Rate: $20.00
(Family consists of 2 adults & 2 students, additional members at regular rate)
*Members: FREE (must show membership card)
GUIDED TOURS
additional $2.00 per person
by appointment only
*Prices include GST
Bus Tours
Adults $5.00
Students & Seniors $3.00
Tour Guide/Bus Driver: Free *Minimum $20.00 Charge.
*Prices include GST
Educational - Resources
Unlock Our History
interactive CD $10.00
Our History
Timeline CD $19.95