For Schools

At Muttart Conservatory, we take a fun, interactive approach to learning within our living laboratory. Our hands-on school programs are sure to complement your curriculum objectives! Where else can you travel from the deepest, darkest jungle, to a desert oasis, to a shady forest retreat and still be home for lunch?

2015-2016 School Programs

• Preschool, Kindergarten and Division 1 (Grades 1-3)
• Division 2 Programs (Grades 4 - 6)
• Division 3 & 4 Programs (Grades 7 - 12)

Teacher Information Packages

2015-2016 Teacher Information Packages

Thank you for your interest in Muttart 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

Booking Procedures

Bookings have begun for the 2015/2016 school year.

We require a minimum of 1 month's 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 when 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 rejoin 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

If you have special requests, want a custom program, or need more detailed information about programs at Muttart, contact the bookings office and ask to speak to the program coordinator.

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 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 rescheduling in the same school year, OR

  • you will be charged 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

Muttart Conservatory School & Group Programs

9626 - 96A Street
Edmonton, AB
T6C 4L8

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