School Visits

Booking a School Program

Learn about all the school program offerings available year-round.

  • All programs must be booked in advance.
  • Program bookings are subject to availability.
  • Book early to ensure your desired date is available.
  • Program bookings may be made up to 1 year in advance.
  • Programs and program prices are subject to change.

Fill out our online booking form to book a school program.

Trip Planning

  • We are located 50 kilometers (25 minutes) east of Edmonton on Highway 16. See our location on Google Maps.
  • 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

  • Teacher/adult supervision is required for all programs.
  • Students must be accompanied by a supervisor at all times during your visit to our museum.
  • Teachers and supervisors are responsible for the behaviour of their group.
  • Supervisor requirements:
    • Kindergarten to grade 6: 1 teacher/adult per 5 students
    • Grade 7 to 12: 1 teacher/adult per 10 students
  • Teachers and supervisors are admitted free within the supervisor requirements listed above.
  • Additional teachers/adults pay admission fees according to seasonal rates.

Admissions and Payment

  • Payment must be made upon arrival.
  • Accepted payment methods:
    • Credit card in person (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
    • Debit card
    • Organizational cheque made payable to "Government of Alberta"
    • Online payment via credit card (email address of payment coordinator required in advance of visit, if this option is selected)
  • We are unable to accept payment over the telephone.
  • we are unable to invoice.

Arrival Information

  • Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of your program to ensure time for payment, washroom breaks, and group organization to allow for a prompt program start.
  • Any delays may reduce the duration of your booked program.

Lunch

  • Food services are operated by the Friends of the Ukrainian Village Society.
  • If interested in pre-ordering lunches for your visit, please contact the Friends of the Ukrainian Village Society by calling 780-662-3855 Ext. 1111.
  • September through April, food services may be available via pre-order (subject to availability). Schools during this time should bring bag lunches.

Teacher Preparation

Upon booking you will be sent a detailed confirmation with information about your program booking.

Cancellation Policy

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 unforeseeable circumstances, may be rescheduled based on availability.

Accessibility and Special Needs

  • Please inform us of students' special needs at the time of booking and we will do our best to accommodate them.
  • Accessible washrooms are available in our Visitor Centre.
  • To maintain historical accuracy, buildings in the historical village have limited accessibility. Please discuss accessibility within specific programs at the time of your booking if this is a concern for your group.
  • Aides and support workers assigned to students in a one-on-one relationship are admitted free of charge.

Site Map

Please see the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village site map to plan your visit.