Homeschool and Bubble Groups Educational Field Trips

Last updated on
Thursday, February 3rd, 2022
Experience type: 
In-Person
Program Description

Enhance your visit to Britannia Mine Museum by adding on the 30 minute Homeschool Session Earthly Explorers. 

General admission gives you access to the guided underground tour, BOOM! show, gold panning and all the onsite exhibits. The cost to add on the Homeschool session Earthly Explorers’ to your general admission visit is $10 per person (Min of $50 payable if under 5 people). You can view Museum rates here.

Included in this price are the following:

  • A 30 minute additional session with one of our educators focusing on Grade 5 Science and teaching the curriculum Big Idea “Earth materials change as they move through the rock cycle and can be used as natural resources.”
  • Time to pick the brains of our interpreters on questions you may have about the topics you encounter on your visit.
  • A support package to use onsite and in the classroom.

Ready to book? Please contact bookings@bcmm.ca or call 604.896.2233 ext. 226 to book your Homeschool field-trip.

*Please note - The homeschool program is available only on Weekdays, in the afternoon after 1:30pm.

Big Ideas
  • Earth materials change as they move through the rock cycle and can be used as natural resources.
  • Everyday materials are often mixtures.
  • Earth and its climate have changed over geological time.
  • The theory of plate tectonics is the unifying theory that explains Earth’s geological processes.
  • COVID Precautions

    Reduction of touch points Increased sanitation throughout the site Social distancing procedures onsite Masks are required in all indoor locations including the underground. 

    Trip Details
    For Grades: 
    K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
    Months Available: 
    Times Offered: 
    Duration: 
    See notes. minutes unless otherwise stated.
    Maximum Students: 
    Offered In French: 
    No
    Also Offered For: 
    Adult Groups, Daycamps, ESL, Guides, Homeschool
    Packages Provided: 
    Pre-Visit Information Package
    Fee Details
    Cost Per Student: 
    $33.95
    Cost Per Adult: 
    $36.95
    Fee Notes: 

    Regular admission rates apply but don't forget you get a wonderful support package and a 30 minute additional session with one of our educators for the price! Student price depends on the age of the student. Youth and child rates available at $28.95 and $19.95

    Admission rates can be found here https://www.britanniaminemuseum.ca/pages/rates