Fort Steele Overnight Trip
Thursday May 30 to Friday May 31, 2013
Below are the projected costs. Most costs are fixed. The only cost that is still to be determined is the food. How we plan to eat can greatly reduce the price. Below I have created a basic overview. If you have any ideas, questions or concerns, please let me know.
ARES: 250-428-2051 Email: mblick@sd8.bc.ca
General Questions to think about:
Are you interested in attending?
Are you interested in staying the night? Helping out for one day (Thursday or Friday)?
If you have done this before or have experience, do you any suggestions?
Activities: Total Cost: $300
Food Preservation: Cost $100 Time: 1.5 to 2 hours
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 to canning, drying, and pickling.
The First Spike: Cost: $100 Time: 1.5 to 2 hours
Hear about the catastrophic effects on Fort Steel when the town was by-passed by the B.C. Southern Railway and the demanding life 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.
Mountie Life: Cost $100 Time: 1.5 hours
Learn the history of why the North West Mounted Police were dispatched to Fort Steele. Through hand-on activities and marching drills students will experience what 1880’s Mountie Life might have been like.
Cooking Facilities and Eat Out: Approx: $500
Current Budget is based on 24 students and 6 parents
$16.60 per person
I. 3 Options for cooking at Fort Steele
1. Use the wood cookstove in the barracks. When using the stovetop or oven keep in mind that it takes at least an hour for the stove to heat up, so plan ahead. For example, bring food that just needs heated up and not neccessarily cooked, like chili.
2. The second option is a campfire next to the barracks, but that is dependent upon fire bans.
3. The third option is to use our food services, bakery and/or restaurant. See attached booklet will be available at the parent meeting. Price are around $9-10 per meal with taxes.
II. If we cook ourselves, costs will need to be determined.
1. Who is willing to help out with making food (at home)?
Mr. Giles will provide $100 to help cover costs.
Busing Costs: $400
The total cost will be $800. This amount is divided by two classes. Our total cost for our class will be $400.
Swimming at the Cranbrook Rec Plex: Cost: $100 Time: 2 hours
Our cost after splitting this with Canyon will be $100.
Total Costs:
Bus : $400
Activities: $300
Swimming $100
Food $500
Total Cost: $1300 – $100 = $1200 / 24 students - $50
Cost Per Student: $50
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