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School In-Person Pre-Visit Information
Trip Planning
- The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village is located 50 kilometers (25 minutes) east of Edmonton along Highway 16, 3 km east of Elk Island National Park
- If this is your first time visiting us, please familiarize yourself with our site map.
- Weather should be considered when planning your visit - there is an outdoor component to all of our programs, even if this just means walking from one historic building to another.
- Please plan for being outside and dress appropriately. Our rural setting often means different weather conditions than in the city of Edmonton. Check the weather before your visit.
Supervision Requirements
- Supervisor requirements:
- Kindergarten to grade 6: 1 teacher/adult per 5 students
- Grade 7 to 12: 1 teacher/adult per 10 students
- A seasonal program fee is charged for each additional adult beyond the required ratio.
- Aides assisting students on a 1:1 basis are free and not included in the ratio.
Supervisor Preparation
- All children must be accompanied by an adult supervisor at all times.
- Adult supervisors are responsible for providing guidance and supervision for groups throughout the day. Please ask your adult supervisors to ensure appropriate student behaviour and conduct during their visit.
- Smoking or vaping is not permitted in the historical village.
Student Preparation
- No student backpacks are allowed in the historical village. Only adults are permitted to take backpacks.
- No food or drink is allowed in the historical village. water bottles are permitted.
Upon Arrival
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of your program to ensure time for payment, washroom breaks, and general organization to allow for a prompt program start.
- Please have the bus drop off the students at the Visitor Centre (#1 on the map).
- For school programs occurring October through April, payment is processed in the Visitor Centre (#1 on the map). Please have an exact tally of the amount of all students and adults ready upon arrival
- Any delays may reduce the duration of your booked program.
Lunch
- Programs occurring October through April include a 30-minute lunch break.
- There is no food available for purchase on site - all participants and supervisors need a bagged lunch.
- Please put all bagged lunches in large boxes, containers, or coolers.
- No fridges or microwaves are available in the lunch space.
- Lunches should be dropped off at the Red Barn (#62 on the map).
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations must be communicated via email to UCHVBookings@gov.ab.ca.
- Cancellations must be received at least three weeks (fifteen working days) prior to your scheduled program(s) or your school will be charged a $50 cancellation fee.
- Field trips cancelled with less than fifteen days' notice due to inclement weather, or other foreseeable circumstances, may be rescheduled based on availability without the cancellation fee.
- Due to program popularity, we cannot guarantee availability to reschedule programs.