BC Field Trips

Britannia Boatbuilders K-3

Offered by

Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site

Last updated on

Tuesday, June 27th, 2023

Experience type:

In-Person

Program Description

Explore the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site to learn about history of boatbuilding and its importance in Steveston. Students will explore the different steps to build a boat by participating in a tool scavenger hunt, a caulking demonstration, and more maritime-themed activities. These steps will then be applied to a boatbuilding activity, with each student making their own small wooden boat to bring home.

Big Ideas

Designs grow out of natural curiosity.

Skills can be developed through play.

Technologies are tools that extend human capabilities.

Designs grow out of natural curiosity.

Skills can be developed through play.

Technologies are tools that extend human capabilities.

Designs grow out of natural curiosity.

Skills can be developed through play.

Technologies are tools that extend human capabilities.

Designs grow out of natural curiosity.

Skills can be developed through play.

Technologies are tools that extend human capabilities.

Trip Details

City:

Richmond

For Grades:

K, 1, 2, 3

Months Available:

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Days Offered:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Times Offered:

9:00 am, 9:30 am, 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 11:30 am, 12:00 pm, 12:15 pm, 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm

Duration:

90 minutes unless otherwise stated.

Maximum Students:

Offered In French:

Also Offered For:

Daycamps, Guides, Homeschool, Preschool, Scouts

Packages Provided:

Both Pre-Visit and Post-Visit Packages

Fee Details

Cost Per Student:

$8.00

Fee Notes:

$160 minimum fees applies per class.

Cancellations require two weeks’ notice for a full refund. We will charge 50% of the fee for cancellations made less than two weeks & 100% of the fee for failure to attend the program without notice.