School Programs

The Museum displays the three original homes of John Walter. Students will learn not only about John Walter, but also about the growth of the river valley communities. Students will actively engage in activities and traditions that have shaped Canadian identity.

Through hands-on experiences, students will gain an understanding of historical realities and the unique relationship humans have with the land. Programs are cross-curricular in nature. If there are specific learning objectives you would like to have included in your program, we will be pleased to accommodate you.

Due to the size of the facility, we are unable to have more than 2 small classes visiting at the same time.

Preschool, Kindergarten and Division 1 Programs
• Preschool Pioneers • Urban Pioneers • Boats and Buoyancy • Pioneer Christmas Party • Pioneer Christmas In Your Classroom • Pre-School Pioneer Christmas Party • Pre-School Pioneer Christmas In Your Classroom • Pioneer Family Life • History Immersion

Division 2 Programs (Grades 4-6)
Pioneer Christmas Party • Pioneer Christmas In Your Classroom • Pioneer Family Life • History Immersion • History River

Division 3 & 4 Programs (Grades 7-12)
• History River

Booking Procedures

Bookings for the 2015/16 school year begin Monday, August 17, 2015.

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.
• Groups exceeding 30 people but less than 40 can book an additional Interpreter to assist with the 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
  • Grades 7-12: 1 adult per 10 children
• Additional parents and children/siblings (exceeding a total of 30 children or 40 participants) cannot participate in the program. 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.

To Book

There are three ways to submit your booking request:

• Email: the bookings office
• Online: submit your booking request online

The bookings office is open 9am-4pm, Monday-Friday.

Fees and Payment

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

Invoices are mailed out by the City on the first of the month. As you are required to pay your invoice on the first day of the month before your program, you will be mailed your invoice before your program runs. For example, for a June booking, you will be mailed your invoice on May 1.

• 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 by calling 311 or by mail to Citizen Services Payment Processing, PO Box 2359, 14 Floor CN, Edmonton AB, T5J 2R7

Cancellation Policy

• You are required to provide written notice of cancellation of your programs via email at cmsschoolbookings@edmonton.ca. 
• If a program is cancelled and is not rescheduled within the same school year at the time of cancellation, a fee of 50% of the cost of the program will be charged.
• • The cancellation fee will not be waived if notice of cancellation/rescheduling is given less than 2 weeks of the scheduled program. 
• The full program fee will be charged if less than 48 hours notice is given for cancellations or rescheduling. 
• 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. If you cancel due to weather conditions:
  •  You will not be charged for re-scheduling in the same school year, OR
  • You will be charged a fee of 50% of the program cost per class if the program is NOT rescheduled.
  • Cancellation fees will be applied to your account and the balance refunded (as applicable) to you through the City of Edmonton, Citizen Services. Please allow 15 days for processing.

For More Information

John Walter Museum

9180 Walterdale Hill NW

Located at the bottom of Walterdale and Queen Elizabeth roads, on the north side of the Kinsmen Sport Centre parking lot.

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