Wednesday, 24 October 2012

Fort Steele Overnight Trip

I will host a parent meeting in December regarding our upcomming trip to Fort Steele on Thursday May 31.   To help cover costs, the Grade 5/6 Class from Canyon/Lister Elementary School will be joining us. 

The students have chosen two activities they would like to participate in and I am in the process of booking them.  In addition, I am looking into visiting the Cranbrook Railway Museum. 

Food Preservation Description:  In the 1890's food preservation was crucial to the well being of the townsfolk.  In this program, students will prepare meat in a smoker and dry apples that they can take home.  They will also learn the important steps in canning, drying, and pickling.

The First Spike Description:  Hear the catastrophic effects on Fort Steele when the town was by-passed by the B.C. Southern Railway and the demanding work of a railway worker.  Then the students will build a section of track using authentic railway tools, and finish the program with a pump-cart ride on the tracks.

At this point, I am expecting the trip to cost $30.  This will cover all costs associated (programs, bus, overnight trip and food). 

I will be looking for parent volunteers to assist.  In particular, I will be looking to create a parent group to help purchase and organize the food.

If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.

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