School Programs

2015-2016 School Programs

Learn about the natural world through educational programming at the John Janzen Nature Centre.

Preschool, Kindergarten, and Division 1 (Grades 1-3)

Division 2 Programs (Grades 4-6)

Booking Procedures

Bookings have begun for the 2015/2016 school year.

We require a minimum of 1 month advance notice for bookings.

Booking Checklist

Please be prepared with the following information to make your booking:

• name of the program you are interested in
• a variety of dates you can come
• school mailing address including postal code
• telephone and fax numbers for your school
• contact name and names of teachers for all classes being booked
• email address(es) of teacher(s) booking/attending the program
• number of students attending
• number of supervisors (see Group Size section below for information on permitted numbers of supervisors)
• special needs/accessibility arrangements
• location and address for travelling programs
• name and phone number or cell phone of on-site contact person for travelling programs

Group Size

• The maximum number of children permitted in a program is 30. Groups exceeding a total of 30 children must book an additional program.
• The maximum number of people permitted in a program is 40 (including adult supervisors). Groups exceeding 40 people must book an additional program.
• Adults are required to remain with their group and supervise participating children at all times during the program.
• Adult supervisors are admitted free of charge with the program in the following ratios:
  • Preschool (3-4 years): 1 adult per 3 children
  • K - Grade 6: 1 adult per 5 children
  • Grade 7-12: 1 adult per 10 children
• Additional parents and children/siblings (exceeding a total of 30 children or 40 participants) will be asked to pay facility admission fees and tour the facility on their own. Additional participants can re-join the group after the registered program ends.
• To ensure a high quality program we recommend that all children participating in a program be within the age range advertised for the program.

How to Book

Email: the bookings office

Online: submit your booking request online

Teacher Information Packages

Teacher Packages

Thank you for your interest in John Janzen Nature Centre programs school programs. Teacher packages contain important information including:

• Details of the particular program
• Program learning objectives that tie into curriculum goals
• Program preparation and arrival/departure procedures
• Payment and cancellation procedures

Program Fees and Payment

The amount owing is shown on your program confirmation. Payment is required prior to the program.

• Payment can be made by cash, cheque, Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Please have cheques made payable to The City of Edmonton, and write your booking confirmation number(s) on your cheque(s).
• Payment can be made at the facility, by calling 311 or by mail to Citizen Services Payment Processing, PO Box 2359, 14 Floor CN, Edmonton AB, T5J 2R7

Cancellation Fees & Rescheduling    

•  You are required to provide written notice of cancellation of programs via email at cmsschoolbookings@edmonton.ca
  • Programs run rain or shine. In the event of poor weather, you must call 780- 442-1442 or email cmsschoolbookings@edmonton.ca if you are not coming.
  • Cancellations with 4-30 days’ notice, a fee of $75 per program will be charged.
  • Programs cancelled with less than 3 days (72 hours) notice, the full program fee will be charged.

 

For More Information

John Janzen Nature Centre School & Group Programs

Location
7000 143 Street
Whitemud Drive & Fox Drive

Shared parking lot with Fort Edmonton Park

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 2359
Edmonton, AB  T5J 2R7

Telephone	780-442-1442
Email	cmsschoolbookings@edmonton.ca