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Programs at Assiniboine Park & Zoo

Assiniboine Park Conservancy education programs connect people with nature and inspire them to be environmental stewards.

We pride ourselves on offering a wide range of engaging and curriculum-linked experiences for students, catering to Pre-K through Grade 12. Our programs are carefully designed to captivate young minds and provide immersive learning experiences.

Our approach is truly interdisciplinary, blending science with arts, culture, language, social studies, and beyond. We firmly believe that learning should be a multisensory adventure. That's why we encourage various styles of learning, incorporating hands-on activities, storytelling, presentations, tours, and teamwork. This diverse mix keeps students actively engaged, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for the world around them.

And here's the best part – our programs are available year-round, regardless of the weather! Whether it's raining, shining, or snowing, we're ready to provide an unforgettable experience. Join us at Assiniboine Park and Zoo, where learning comes to life in the most exciting and enriching ways!

Program Fees

Minimum program fee: $150 + GST 60 - 90 Minute Program Fee: Student (K - 12) and Registered Childcare: $12.55 + GST/child 120 Minute Program Fee: Student (K - 12) and Registered Childcare: $13.55 + GST/child

This fee includes admission into the zoo for the entire day. Please note: member admission and discounts do not apply to School & Group Programs. Fees are subject to change. Programs are subject to a minimum program fee of $150.00 +GST. Groups not associated with a school or registered childcare may purchase regular admission and add a program for $2.75 +GST/participant in a 60 – 90 minute program or $3.75 +GST/participant in a 120 minute program.

Fees and Payment Policies 

To ensure a smooth experience, all program fees must be settled either before the scheduled field trip date or on the day of the visit. Failure to comply with this policy may lead to the cancellation of your program.

Accepted forms of payments include:

• Booking Number
• School Name
• Date of Program  
• Cheque: present cheque at visitor services upon arrival for your program. Please note Assiniboine Park Conservancy is no longer able to issue refund cheques for changes in numbers.  
• Credit, debit, cash: pay at visitor services upon arrival for your program.

Please note, cash is not accepted for the Park Photography program.

  Programs

Education programs at the zoo.

Zoo Programs start at the main Zoo entrance at 2595 Roblin Boulevard unless otherwise stated in your confirmation email. A program instructor will meet you and guide you to your program.

Colours of the Zoo 

Nursery/Kindergarten | 60 minutes 

Discover the animals of Assiniboine Park Zoo, exploring the fabulous and fanciful colours on display. Join us for a rainbow of fun on an interactive guided tour especially for little feet, as we learn why animals look the way they do. 

Learning Outcomes: Kindergarten Science (K-2-01, K-2-02, K-2-07, K-0-5a)    

Creature Characteristics

Grade 1 | 90 min

In this engaging program students will learn why some animals are furred and feathered, and others have fins, gills, scutes, or scales.  Program includes hands-on activities and a zoo tour. 

Learning Outcomes: Grade 1 Science   

Animal Life Cycles 

Grade 2 | 90 minutes 

Adventure through the Assiniboine Park Zoo while exploring the diverse life cycles of reptiles, amphibians, birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Students will observe a wide range of animals from tiny to gigantic, while learning about their unique physical differences and life cycle processes.  

Leaning Outcomes: Grade 2 Science  

Polar Bears  

Grades 1 - 3 | 90 minutes  

Learn about the remarkable features that make polar bears so well suited to Arctic living. Tour Assiniboine Park Zoo's Journey to Churchill exhibit and discover how polar bears have adapted to survive in their habitat. Students will also explore the unique and sometimes challenging relationship between people and bears in the town of Churchill and the western Hudson Bay.  

Learning Outcomes: Grade 1 & 2 Science.  

Please note: this program may not include a classroom component during May & June.     

Gakina Ndinawemaaganag: Kakinow Niwahkomakanak (All My Relations)

Grade 4, 5 & 6 | 90 minutes First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people of Manitoba have distinct cultures connected by an intimate relationship with animals and the land. In this tour-based program, learn how all nature is inter-connected through Indigenous perspectives and explore how we can all be better stewards of the land.

Learning Outcomes: Grade 4–6 Social Studies, Grade 4–6 Aboriginal Languages and Culture, Grade 4 and 6 Science  

Arctic Adaptations  

Grades 4 - 6 | 90 minutes 

How do animals and people survive the cold winters of the Arctic tundra? In this program, students will learn how people and animals have adapted to survive in their habitat alongside each other and throughout the seasons. They will learn about specific characteristics of animals here at the zoo and learn about the relationships that people have with the animals they live with. 

Learning outcomes: Grade 4 Science (all units) and Social Studies (most units); Grade 5 Science, Weather Unit; Grade 6 Science, Diversity Unit  

Purrfect Predators: Big Cats 

Grades 4-6 | 90 minutes 

Learn about the distinct characteristics of our feline predators and compare how these similar animals are different due to their habitats. Find out why two-thirds of the world’s cats are endangered and learn what the Assiniboine Park Zoo is doing to conserve them. 

Learning Outcomes: Grades 4 and 6 Science   

Endangered Species & Conservation 

Grades 7 – 12 | 90 minutes 

Did you know that Assiniboine Park Zoo is involved in the conservation of both North American and international species at risk, such as grassland butterflies, polar bears, and even snow leopards? Learn about what zoos are doing to Save Animals From Extinction (SAFE) through breeding programs, population reintroduction efforts and other research projects. 

Learning Outcomes: Grades 7–10 Social Studies, Grade 7 and 12 Science 

Ambassador Animal Program Add-Ons

Grade 1 - 12

Join us in the Zoo’s Education Centre for an up-close encounter with an animal ambassador, and a presentation from one of our animal care professionals or educators. 

• This experience includes hands-on animal contact. 
• Maximum number of participants is 30 per program. 
• Programs are 15 minutes in length. 
• Availability is subject to animal care schedules.  
• This experience cannot be booked on its own.

Price: $50 + GST per group (max 25 students per group)

Guided Tours at The Zoo

Please note tours do not include a classroom component.  

General Guided Tour

Grades 1 - 12 | 90 or 120 minutes

Tour The Zoo with a program instructor and learn fun facts and hear great stories about the animals that call Assiniboine Park home.  

Journey to Churchill

Grades 1 – 12 | 90 minutes

Discover the animals of Canada’s north as we tour the award-winning Journey to Churchill exhibit. Learn about the Zoo’s role in conservation while observing these amazing animals.

Photography Programs

Nature photography .

Grade 3 – 7  | 90 minutes

Photography is a great way to connect with nature and take a closer look at the environment around you. Discover nature through the lens of a camera and learn basic techniques that will help you take great outdoor photographs. Cameras are provided. 

Learning Outcomes: Grades 3–7  Social Studies and Visual Art

Maximum Students: 30  

Choose from three locations:

• The Zoo - $12.55 + GST/child – available Sept - Oct & April - June  
• The Park - $7.00 + GST/child – available Sept - Oct & April - June (does not include admission to the Zoo or Leaf)  
• The Leaf - $10.50 + GST/child – available Sept - June

Book Your Program

When submitting a request for a program, please provide a minimum of three dates that work for you and your school schedule. Our Education & Programs team will reach out to confirm your program.

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Supervising Adults

Chaperones must be responsible adults (i.e. teacher, volunteer, or parent).

Chaperones provide safety and help guide your students’ educational experience at Assiniboine Park and Zoo and should take an active role in supervision.

Class and group behaviour is the responsibility of chaperones, NOT Assiniboine Park Conservancy’s Program Instructors.

Chaperones who fall within the ratio of 1 adult per 10 students in grade Pre-K -12 are included free of charge.

• Extra chaperones will be charged $21.75 + GST each.

Policies for Schools and Groups

Booking policies.

• All programs are subject to a minimum charge of $150 + GST, regardless of the number of participants. 
• An invoice for the balance owing will be emailed upon your booking being processed. The remaining amount can be paid upon arrival for your program with cash, debit, MasterCard, Visa, or business cheque to “Assiniboine Park Conservancy."
• All prices are subject to change.

Cancellation and Weather Policies

Space is limited and spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure availability, please contact us at least 3 - 4 weeks in advance for non-peak months and 3-4 months in advance for the peak months of April, May, and June.

• If you need to cancel your program, please do so as soon as possible.
• 15+ days in advance = full refund
• All groups failing to show or cancelling within 14 days will be charged 50% of the total fee
• We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule any program. A full refund will be issued if the Education Department cancels your tour or program.
• All programs run rain, snow, or shine, with the exception of severe weather conditions (thunderstorms, high wind chills, unsafe travel conditions, school closures). Depending on the severe weather situation, attempts may be made to reschedule your program.

Good Behaviour Policy

• Groups visiting the Zoo must respect and follow the Zoo rules.
• Please be kind to the Park and Zoo. Do not litter. Use the available garbage and recycling cans.
• Class and group behaviour is the responsibility of chaperones NOT Assiniboine Park Conservancy’s Program Instructors.
• We reserve the right to ask a group that is disruptive, or presents a danger to themselves or others, to leave the Zoo without compensation.

Field Trip Tips

If a student is lost or injured, please notify any staff member or volunteer. They will immediately alert security.

• ALL ZOO/PARK VISITORS are to arrive at the location listed on your confirmation letter which you will receive after we have processed your deposit payment. Buses are to park at the Zoo overflow parking lot located inside the Park on the East side of the Zoo (view maps). Your group can exit through the former East Gate entrance however re-entry is not allowed at this location. For re-entry to the Zoo you must enter at the Zoo entrance (2595 Roblin Blvd).
• For Guided Programs led by our Education Coordinators, please bring the confirmation sheet that has been emailed to you in advance of your visit.
• We strongly encourage all visitors to bring filled water bottles.
• Please dress appropriately for your visit. We recommend visitors wear weather-appropriate clothing and protection from the elements.
• We do not offer lockers or storage and are not responsible for visitors’ personal belongings.
• Outside food is not allowed in Tundra Grill. Food can be purchased in the restaurant and at various concessions located within the Zoo.
• Picnic tables can be found throughout the Zoo. There are covered eating spaces available in the Zoo, Nature Playground, and Duck Pond.
• It is recommended that groups bring a wagon for lunches as there is nowhere to refrigerate or store them during your visit.

For guided programs (booked in advance and led by our education staff):

• An invoice will be emailed to you after your booking is processed (based on numbers on your booking form).
• Numbers can be changed up to 7 days prior to your visit.
• To adjust your numbers please contact us by email with your updated numbers along with your invoice number. Otherwise, you will be charged for the numbers on your original booking form.

Payment is due upon arrival. POs are not an accepted form of payment. Accepted forms of payment include cash, debit, Mastercard, Visa, and business cheque.

Program Locations

Qualico Family Centre | 330 Assiniboine Park Drive Please meet your instructor in the lobby of the Qualico Family Centre located next to the Riley Family Duck Pond.

Assiniboine Park Zoo | 2595 Roblin Boulevard Please meet your instructor at the Zoo Entrance at 2595 Roblin Boulevard. A Program Instructor will meet you and guide you to your program.

Special Events Entrance | 54 Zoo Drive Please meet your instructor at the Special Events Entrance at 54 Zoo Drive. A program instructor will meet you and guide you to your program location.

*Please note: your program location will be indicated on your confirmation.

After Your Program Has Been Booked

• A confirmation and invoice will be sent to the booking teacher, based on the numbers you have provided.  
• We understand that numbers can change. If you need to make adjustments, you can do so up to 5 business days prior to your visit.  

Please note that any additional students and chaperones beyond your confirmed amount will incur extra charges. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee accommodation for extra participants in the guided program.

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For more information please contact:

Phone: 204-927-6070 Email:  [email protected]       

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The Importance of Field Trips: More Than A Day Outside Of The Classroom

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By: Silvana Wilson , Montclair State University

Did you know that field trips also make a student more likely to succeed academically? The daily rehearsal of going to school every day can get boring for a young student. Sometimes it’s smart to switch it up and take them on a trip! 

Whether it’s going to a historical museum or a national park, students can experience learning outside of the classroom. These trips can spark curiosity for a certain subject that a student didn’t know they had a passion for before. 

A study conducted by Emilyn Ruble Whitesell, sought to find the correlation between science-based school trips and student testing scores on standardized science tests showing that field trips can help to increase student testing scores and help close achievement gaps between students in the same grade.  

Field Trips Boost Vital Skills

One of the biggest skills that field trips can help students develop is critical thinking. Cultivating these important life lessons can have a huge impact on students in a positive way: 

• Work through issues whether in the classroom or outside of school 
• Students will have an authentic learning experience while enhancing their academic performance
• Seeing things firsthand through field trips as information comes to life visually
• Motivate students to learn new things – appreciating history, art, science
• Experience a new culture while giving them a new perspective

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Experiences outside of the classroom allow for more creativity in their writing as it broadens their horizons and perspectives. Studies have shown that students who go on field trips are more engaged academically. They are also more likely to graduate.  

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After a field trip, teachers often follow up on what the students have learned by giving them a writing assignment on what they found the most intriguing on their trip. 

Writing is such an important asset to have. Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association says, “When I was growing up, my parents said the 3 Rs (reading, writing and arithmetic) were important.” He goes on to explain how he teaches the same mindset to his kids. Writing doesn’t have to be a chore – it can be enjoyable! Field trips open not only students, but everyone’s eyes, to new experiences beyond the classroom. 

We don’t always realize the lasting impact that field trips can have on their students. Elena Aguilar, who is a teacher herself, said that one of her students told her, “You changed our lives with that trip,” the student wrote. “It’s what made me want to be a teacher, to be able to give that same gift to other kids.” Field trips are so much more than a day out of the classroom – they can inspire children to appreciate and want to consume more knowledge. Schools are not only designed to teach students, but to guide their journey into adulthood. 

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Field trips can enrich learning for students and create a more memorable experience when remembering information. Instead of looking for information on a board or in a book, they can see it right before them. 

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Just as peak field trip season was set to get underway in the spring of 2020, the pandemic hit. Schools, and the cultural institutions and countless other organizations that normally welcome K-12 students for experiential learning, closed their doors.

“The pandemic was absolutely devastating for field trips. They went off a cliff, even when schools went back to in-person,” said Susie Wilkening, principal of Wilkening Consulting, a Seattle-based audience research firm.

Statistics bear this out. In the spring of 2023, Wilkening Consulting and the American Alliance of Museums conducted a survey of 340 museum directors from around the country on post-pandemic visitation. Forty percent of respondents reported that they continued to experience lower on-site visitation from K-12 teachers and students.

Several factors may be keeping schools from venturing back to in-person field trips. Virtual field trips rose in popularity during the pandemic, allowing students to glimpse educational sites as far-flung as the Egyptian pyramids or the Louvre art museum in Paris from the comfort of their homes or classrooms—and those opportunities still exist.

Logistics and funding may also be preventing schools from returning to on-site field trips. Educational researchers have suggested that some schools prioritize putting resources toward activities that may improve student achievement on standardized tests over experiences like field trips, whose results aren’t as quantifiable. That may especially be the case for schools struggling to help students recover from pandemic-era learning declines.

The argument for doing field trips again

But a growing body of research, advocacy from some district-level officials, and anecdotes from students provide compelling reasons for bringing back in-person field trips.

Lin Tajeken Jeufack, a high school junior at Kenwood High School in Maryland’s Baltimore County schools, vividly recalls how a 6th grade field trip to the National Aquarium in Baltimore that offered a behind-the-scenes glimpse into husbandry of aquatic animals planted an idea in her head about one day becoming a marine biologist.

Lin described testing the water in the animal tanks, peering under a microscope in an onsite laboratory at the aquarium, and learning about a profession she knew little about. The 16-year-old, who is now enrolled in her school’s International Baccalaureate program, volunteers at a local hospital, and says she’s leaning toward majoring in math in college, though she hasn’t ruled out a career in marine biology. Lin still welcomes the opportunity to attend in-person field trips—like a recent outing to the Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute, an art museum that features a “Giant Heart” exhibit that allows visitors to walk through the organ’s enormous, lifelike chambers.

“I think students feel safer now [post-pandemic],” said Lin. “We have a really tough course load; we’re always working. It’s good for us to get away from school for a little while.”

Field trips are especially beneficial for disadvantaged students

The lasting benefits of field trips don’t necessarily register in students’ consciousness at the moment of the visit. But these experiential outings have been proven to increase student interest in, knowledge about, and motivation to study subject matter to which they’re exposed, according to a sweeping, decade-old report by Ohio University researchers on field trips. Students from disadvantaged backgrounds tend to reap the biggest benefits from these experiences, as they are less likely to have the opportunity to engage in these activities outside of school-sponsored trips.

That’s not lost on Kadee Anstadt, superintendent/CEO of Washington Local Schools in Toledo, Ohio, who’s committed to ensuring that the students in her high-poverty district take field trips routinely.

“We are quite intentional now about the breadth of experiences we are offering our students,” said Anstadt, who recently established what she refers to as “superinten-dates,” in which she personally takes groups of students on field trips they likely wouldn’t otherwise experience.

“As an urban district, our kids sometimes don’t get to see their larger community. We’ve been to the Detroit Auto Show, to hear a Holocaust survivor, experienced the Toledo Opera, and taken the entire junior class to the Henry Ford Museum,” she said.

Some of the field trips students in the Washington Local Schools take are culturally enriching; others, practical. The district has developed a partnership with two local YMCA branches in which every 2nd grader receives eight water safety lessons.

“This ensures our kids know the dangers of a pool, pond, or lake, and also know how to get help if they need it. Some learn to swim during this time. For so many, it’s the first time they’ve ever been in a pool,” said Anstadt.

Since last year, more than 1,000 of the district’s approximately 7,000 students have received the lessons.

Fish hatcheries, hiking, ice fishing, and Native American landmarks

Laurie Barron, superintendent of the Evergreen school district in Montana, shares a philosophy on experiential field trips similar to Anstadt’s—but with vastly different surroundings to explore.

“We are in northwestern Montana bordering Glacier National Park, a recreation mecca,” said Barron, reeling off a number of recreational and cultural resources available within a quick bus trip: fish hatcheries, hiking, ice fishing, skiing, forestry opportunities, and Native American landmarks.

Barron says administrators aim for younger students in the K-8 district to go on between two and four trips per year, a number that increases to six to eight trips by the time students reach 8th grade.

“We love for them to have several off-campus opportunities each year, experiencing the great west Montana outdoors. It’s very relevant and easy to connect that to our curriculum and content,” Barron said. “And students remember a lot more that way than just reading about places in a book.”

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Nicole Pereira teaches Special Education Resource Teacher in Kejick Bay, Lac Seul First Nation. Nicole completed an undergraduate degree in English and Sociology at the University of Toronto and did her Bachelor of Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE). She is originally from Brampton, Ontario.

In the South, field trips usually consist of taking a school bus to a museum or the subway down to a market. Maybe kids will visit local historical sites or the zoo. I’ve taken countless trips to downtown Toronto to watch baseball games or to go to the Royal Ontario Museum.

In the North, we have a treasure at our fingertips that the big city just cannot provide: the outdoors. While the luxuries of city learning often aren’t accessible, here we can learn from the trees, the eagles, the moose, and the land. We have the chance to canoe to learning sites, a mere 15 minutes from our homes. Our students get to learn from Elders and Knowledge Keepers about traditional medicines and respect for the land. Our students get to camp and bond over making fires and collecting wood for art projects. They can see their own development through the trees that grow and the earth that they maintain. They can explore math by building structures and teepees outside or measuring hide for a drum. They can make their own survival kits and tell you what trees produce the best tea. They can write a guide to laying traplines and stories about the fish that got away. They have teachers that let them learn by inquiring and exploring, and they have the freedom to make mistakes. They have an outdoor classroom filled with opportunities and lessons. They have teachers who are themselves lifelong learners.

There is a sense of community in outdoor education. A sense that together, and only together, we can survive the night. With many hands collecting wood, maybe the fire will last until the morning. With many hands setting up camp, maybe we can escape the rain. With many hands together, maybe we can learn. Maybe we can grow and bond, laugh and cry.

They may not have the city at their disposal but they have the world beneath their feet and more potential than the trees in the forest. They have heart and resilience, and they can achieve.

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Blue Bombers Head Equipment Manager Brad Fotty

Keiran reimer.

It’s another busy morning in late April in the equipment room at Princess Auto Stadium and Brad Fotty — the long-time Winnipeg Blue Bombers equipment manager — is seated at his desk staring at a massive spreadsheet on his laptop which features the names of over 100 football players.

To his right are dozens of blue and gold jerseys, Blue Bombers helmets, face masks, and chinstraps. Behind him and to his left, a collection of tools for his craft that would make any handyman envious. And just down the hallway is a storage room stacked top to bottom with shoulder pads, cleats, and other gear — enough to outfit an army.

Fotty scrolls through his spreadsheet, pauses, then confers with one of his assistants.

“Another size 44. Okay, go ahead.”

Fotty then checks off another box on his laptop and scrolls down to the next column.

Right now, he and his staff are in a time crunch, as over 110 football players will arrive at the stadium ready to raid his equipment room for all their needs with the opening of rookie camp on May 8 th and main camp on the 12 th . Organizing a training camp can be compared to piecing together a jigsaw puzzle as players travel to Winnipeg from all over North America to either secure their current roster spots or take advantage of a new opportunity.

And while making the camp run smoothly will rely on several staff and coaches, three men in particular will be the busiest in overseeing the whole operation.

This is a look behind the curtain of how the Blue Bombers prepare for training camp…

BRAD FOTTY, HEAD EQUIPMENT MANAGER

Training camp is Fotty’s busiest time of the year and he is often in the equipment room 12 hours a day getting everything ready for the arrival of the players and then dealing with their needs as the practice sessions unfold.

This season marks his 35 th working a Blue Bombers training camp, the last 25 as the head equipment manager. Even in a business stocked with ‘lifers’, Fotty is such a seasoned vet there are seldom any surprises.

“We get into such a routine but there’s always ways to get more efficient or more organized and better at how we can do things,” said Fotty. “There’s an old saying of, ‘Work smarter not harder’ because it’s just the way it is with that much stuff going on.

“You just try not to take shortcuts but just do stuff smarter and easier.”

Part of that comes from Fotty communicating with players and equipment reps to make sure they get the right gear for them in time ahead of time. This off-season, for example, he ran a questionnaire for every player coming to camp asking them which brands, sizes, and jersey numbers they prefer. That’s a much easier process for returning Bombers because he already knows what they need, but with rookies and newcomers, it can get a bit more complicated — especially when it comes to picking a jersey number.

“They get their pick between three jersey numbers but if those are already worn by guys, you’ll just get whatever you can for camp,” said Fotty. “If you make the team in going into Week 1, then we can switch the numbers for the new guys if they want and they’re available.”

Fotty says this can make for unhappiness with some players who don’t get the number they wanted. Those players will often have more time to decide throughout camp and the preseason as they are allowed a temporary number until they find out if they’ve made the final roster for the regular season.

With over 100 players attending training camp this year, one of Fotty’s biggest tasks will be keeping equipment squeaky clean for the players. Tucked away in the back of the equipment room lies the laundry area, where Fotty will spend many hours a day cleaning hundreds of uniforms.

In past years he was able to clean 45 jerseys at a time, but with three sets of game jerseys and practice jerseys to clean, the help of two more washers and dryers was a big boost to his system.

“We got lucky this year in adding them,” said Fotty. “Before we were working on two and three, but this is going to help us be more efficient this year.”

MATT GULAKOW, DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL OPERATIONS

Director of Football Operations Matt Gulakow

For months leading up to training camp, Matt Gulakow can be spotted talking on the phone while making notes into his computer. Gulakow is talking to passport offices, Bomber players, and even their families to make their season-long trips to Winnipeg go as smooth as possible.

Gulakow is entering his 10th year with the club and fifth as the club’s director of football operations, a job that he says is very detail oriented. Leading up to training camp, his biggest focus is on getting players to Winnipeg by May 6th — often his most time-consuming task.

This off-season he was thrilled with WestJet’s decision to add a new direct flight from Atlanta to Winnipeg, a development which will make shuttling Bomber players living in the southern United States much easier for him to manage.

“They could potentially be taking three flights to get up here, now almost every regional airport goes through Atlanta, so we don’t have too many double connections to get up here which saves a lot of time,” said Gulakow. “When there’s one less flight a player goes on, there’s one less thing that can go wrong.”

An issue he deals with frequently is getting valid passports for American or international players who need one before flying out to Winnipeg. Otherwise, their training camp opportunities can be derailed before they even board a plane.

“If we sign a player in January or February one of the first questions we ask them is if they have a valid passport,” said Gulakow. “If they don’t, we give them the validation to go get one as soon as possible.”

Once players actually make it to Winnipeg, Gulakow has dorm accommodations ready for them. He does this so players who aren’t guaranteed to make the team don’t have to rent or stay in a hotel while camp unfolds. Once training camp winds down and the roster takes shape, players are expected to figure out their own accommodations. Gulakow, however, still likes to assist them in finding a place to stay.

“I start providing players information about renting and potential housing information, and I have a few people who help out in that regard,” said Gulakow. “It is their responsibility to find the housing, but we try to help them out obviously because it can be tough with the quick turnaround after training camp.”

Gulakow will also help players’ wives get work permits so they can also have a job while they live in Winnipeg for half the year.

“It happens a lot more with veterans,” said Gulakow. “Some of their wives work in the United States and to know they can stay for five-six months, they would like to get a job as well let’s say. So, there’s some immigration laws and rules in that, but I try to help them.”

With training camp looming, Gulakow has the travel arrangements ready to go for nearly every player coming to camp this year. In past years it was more difficult with the USFL and XFL playing through April which caused many American free agents to wait on deciding to come to Canada.

Now with only one spring league in the United States, players are committing to the Bombers much earlier, which has made Gulakow’s life considerably easier.

“Right now, I’m caught up,” said Gulakow. “Now if we’re signing a player as a one off, it’s about accommodating their travel and stuff compared to having to deal with 20-25 players the last week before training camp.”

Getting the Bombers fully prepared and ready to go for the season is one of their biggest priorities so they don’t run into these issues. Another side of it is the earlier a player signs, the earlier they can come down to Winnipeg to get physically prepared, this is where Bombers head athletic therapist Al Couture steps in to help.

AL COUTURE, DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND PERFORMANCE, HEAD ATHLETIC THERAPIST

Director of Health and Performance and Head Athletic Therapist Al Couture

Couture’s work environment is much different than that of Fotty and Gulakow.

He has an office where he can make a phone call in quiet or go through his player reports on his laptop, but the second you step out the door it’s a professional athlete’s recovery paradise with multiple massage beds, massive cold and hot tubs, and a state-of-the-art gymnasium.

Lately Couture, entering his 22nd season with the club, and a fleet of trainers can be found scattered throughout the area already working with Bomber players who are in town early to get some extra care done.

“Local guys are working with our strength and conditioning staff, so they’re here every day,” said Couture. “The guys that aren’t here yet, we send them the programming and the things they should be doing. They can see videos of exercises and many of them have personal trainers they are working with every day. We will emphasize, ‘Hey, that’s awesome, and please just make sure you’re also throwing in this and that to part of your program to at least make sure that you’re getting it because we think it’s important for injury risk.’”

The second players arrive for camp they will flood the room for treatment from Couture and his staff, some in need of athletic tape which he expects to go through over 30,000 yards of this year.

When players come in their most common injuries are often a variety of muscle strains in the hamstrings, groins, and back. He believes it comes from the transition from smaller American football fields to larger Canadian ones.

“It’s a lot more running than what you’re used to with the NFL or NCAA,” said Couture. “So sometimes that can put you at high risk.”

It’s understandable given the stakes, but for some new players coming in, earning a spot on the roster is sometimes more important to them then their health. Couture indicated he’s had to shut down players during camp because they are trying to play through injuries to avoid missing any action. Unfortunately, they are often decreasing their chances by doing this.

“Everyone is dealing with something in training camp and pain is very subjective,” he said. “For me, are you able to do your job or not? I see a guy out there who wants to be out there and doesn’t want to get cut, but he looks like crap because of his injury. I’ll shut him down because you’re not doing yourself any favors.

“Matter of fact, you’re probably helping yourself do otherwise.”

The opening of rookie camp on Wednesday is now immediately on the horizon. That means Fotty, Gulakow, and Couture will continue to work the long hours to make sure everything goes right.

That’s their job, of course. Still, while it may be work in the shadows or unnoticed by Blue Bombers fans, training camp doesn’t run smoothly without their hours and hours of planning and preparation.

Kieran Reimer is graduating journalism student at Red River Polytech.

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9 Tips for School Field Trips

1. A Parent-No-Objection Form –  Ask your students to get their parents’ signature on a no-objection form which gives the school permission to take the children on a field trip. The form should consist of details like the trip’s date, name of the place, name of the teacher who is organizing the trip etc.

Parents can also fill in extra details like any special needs their child might have such as a child being prone to travel sickness, allergies or fainting spells etc. This is in case something happens to the child, the teacher will be prepared. Having a no-objection form from parents acts as a confirmation that you are taking a child to the field trip only with the consent of the parents.

2. Divide Children into groups and assign a monitor –  Taking a class of about 40-50 students to a field trip is a not an easy task. It is not possible for a teacher to check on each and every student throughout the trip. So divide your class into groups and select a child to act as the monitor from each group. Assign responsibilities to the group monitors, like checking if every student of their group is present, informing the teacher about any problem faced by the group members etc. This way teachers can keep track of all their students without fretting.

3. Tell the children about the place they are going to visit –  Before going to the field trip, inform your students about the place they are going to visit. This helps them to be prepared for the trip. You can also ask them to bring along certain other items like hats, food etc depending on the place you are going to visit.

4. Always keep a first-aid with you –  When going on field trips, always take an emergency first-aid kit with you. The first aid kit should consist of material like adhesive bandages, anti-septic crème/liquid, pain relief sprays, cotton balls, thermometer etc. keep antibiotics and medication for fever, cough etc  in the medical kit. Children are usually injury prone even if they dont mean to get injured. Having a first-aid kit means that in case a student has a tumble or a fall, you can take care of it.

5. Have fruit juices and energy drinks ready in case of any dehydration –  With the excitement of traveling, students forget to stay hydrated and as a consequence get exhausted easily. Keeping fruit juice or glucose water with you at all times so that when you see any student who is pale and listless, you will have something to give them, rather than frantically hunting for a shop nearby.

7. Safe transportation – When you are taking your students on a field trip, as a teacher, choosing a safe mode of transportation is also your responsibility. Instead of hiring private vehicles, school buses that children travel in daily are safer and more preferable. It is also important that the driver is responsible and experienced.

6. Let the children know before-hand what to do incase they get separated from the group –  Before going on a field trip, make sure that children are aware of the place they are visiting (at least some of the highlights of that place). After reaching the destination set an easy meeting point which can be reached without anyone’s guidance. Ask your students to reach the preset meeting point without panicking, in case they are lost from their group.

8. Have an assistant accompany you –  A teacher can easily handle a group of students in a classroom but on a field trip handling them alone is simply impossible! Therefore, you should take an assistant along with you so that you have someone to help you keep the students safe and keep them in line as well.

9. Educate children with safety tips for the trip –  Before taking your students on a field trip, take some time and explain to them about the dangers they may face in the trip and how they should overcome them. Teach them to stay away from strangers and not to accept any gifts from them. Ask them to always stay with their group and to stay away from danger zones and to stay within your sight.

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Why Go on a Field Trip?

Field trips are an opportunity for an enriching, educational , entertaining, and hands-on experience for children in the "real world." Whether it's a theme-related field trip connected to topics followed in daycare, an educational field trip showing children how the world works, a personal field trip to a familiar person's home or business, or simply a fun-filled field trip to a children's favorite destination, there are myriads of good reasons to go on a daycare field trip.

Field Trip Benefits

More specifically, here are some the various ways children benefit from field trips:

- Opportunity to put to use information learned in daycare

- Opportunity to ingrain life skills/interpersonal skills discussed in daycare

- Hands-on learning

- Explore rich resources of the community

- Enriching cultural experience

- Healthy physical activity (where applicable)

- Fun while learning

- Learn about diverse subjects such as science, history, social studies, literature, art, and sports

- Interact as a group in a new setting; daycare bonding experience

- Increased motivation for learning

Field Trip Planning: Involve the Children

To make the most out of your daycare outings, start planning field trips well in advance, including daycare children in the planning stages. As a group, generate a list of field trip ideas, discussing the potential benefits/drawbacks of each, as well as practicalities/impracticalities. Once a destination has been chosen, prepare the children via books, pictures, films, and songs related to the big day. Review how they should conduct themselves in a public/social setting, including good manners , staying with the group, what to do in an emergency , and any field-trip-related specifics. The kids will be excited and prepared for their venture into the real world, and you will feel confident that your field trip has been properly planned to go off without a hitch.

Ideas for Daycare Field Trips

From traditional to trendy and from thought-filled and provoking to fun-filled and entertaining, here are some great field trip ideas to consider:

Local Library

Make an appointment for a tour of the local library, showing children how the system works. Explore the children's section, allowing the group to check out a book to read at daycare. Attend story hour, free movie day, or a craft session offered by the library.

Fire Department

A children's all-time favorite! Kids not only love inspecting the shiny red fire trucks and getting a tour of the firehouse, but they benefit from an educational talk given by a fireman about what to do in the event of a fire and fire prevention. Kids can't get enough of watching how firemen slide down the pole and are delighted when sent home with free coloring books, stickers, badges, and plastic fire hats.

Supermarket

Save this field trip for a shorter time span when no transportation is available and for children with shorter attention spans. Teach the daycare in advance about the four food groups, money exchange , how to use a checkout counter, et cetera. In the store, ask children to identify fruits and vegetables and where certain foods come from or are grown. For a treat, buy the group an inexpensive snack or popsicles on the way out.

An outing to the children's section of any museum is always a winner! Hands-on museums where children can touch, push, or turn buttons and handles are great for daycare children, and a tour led by a museum official keeps the visit interesting and fun. Especially popular are science museums and planetariums, as well as dinosaur field trips (where kids can see dinosaurs close up).

For an inexpensive, mouth-watering outing, consider a field trip to the local bakery. Children are fascinated by the world of cake making, cake decorating, and how donuts and cupcakes are created. They will be even more thrilled if the bakery offers the group free samplings of their tasty goods!

Additional kid-friendly ideas for daycare field trips:

•- Parent's workplace

•- Pottery shop (where children can craft and paint their own piece of pottery)

•- Dentist's office (where children learn about oral health, the importance of brushing and flossing, and receive a free toothbrush or coloring book)

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•- Police Station

•- Park/Nature hikes

•- Butterfly garden

•- Lumberyard

•- Military base

•- Radio/TV station

•- Aquarium

•- Animal shelter

•- Greenhouse

•- Post office

•- Hardware store

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10 School Field Trips That End in Unforgettable Lessons

Posted: April 21, 2024 | Last updated: April 21, 2024

School field trips are more than just a break from the classroom routine. They often become the highlight of a student’s academic year. These outings offer invaluable real-world experiences that textbooks can’t replicate. From historic landmarks to scientific wonders, 10 school field trips leave students with unforgettable lessons.

Ellis Island, New York

A visit to Ellis Island offers students a profound glimpse into the immigrant experience, where they can trace the footsteps of millions who arrived searching for the American Dream. Walking through the halls where hopeful individuals awaited entry into the United States, students encounter firsthand accounts, photographs, and artifacts that convey the challenges and triumphs of those who embarked on the journey to a new land.

NASA Kennedy Space Center, Florida

The NASA Kennedy Space Center provides an unparalleled opportunity for students to delve into the wonders of space exploration. From a rocket launch to exploring interactive exhibits, students are immersed in the history and future of space travel. They gain insights into the scientific principles behind space exploration, the challenges of living and working in space, and the innovative technologies driving exploration forward. 

Gettysburg National Military Park, Pennsylvania

Visiting the hallowed grounds of Gettysburg National Military Park transports students to one of the defining moments of American history. As they walk among the battlefield’s monuments and markers, students gain a deep appreciation for the sacrifices made during the Civil War. 

Monterey Bay Aquarium, California

Situated along the scenic coastline of California, the Monterey Bay Aquarium offers students a mesmerizing journey into the ocean’s depths. With exhibits showcasing diverse marine life and interactive learning opportunities, students discover the importance of ocean ecosystems’ interconnectedness and conservation. From playful sea otters to graceful jellyfish, each encounter sparks curiosity and wonder.

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Washington, D.C

As one of the world’s premier aerospace museums, the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum offers students a thrilling exploration of humanity’s quest for the skies and beyond. From the Wright brothers’ historic aircraft to the Apollo moon landing module, students encounter iconic artifacts that have shaped the course of aviation and space exploration.

Alcatraz Island, California

A visit to Alcatraz Island provides students with a captivating glimpse into the history of one of America’s most notorious prisons. As they step inside the cellblocks and explore the island’s rugged terrain, students are transported to a bygone era of incarceration and escape attempts. Guided tours and exhibits highlight the daily lives of inmates and guards, highlighting the harsh realities of life behind bars. 

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Situated amidst the vibrant cultural landscape of New York City, The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers students an enriching journey through the history of human creativity. From ancient artifacts to modern masterpieces, the museum’s vast collections span continents and centuries, inviting students to explore diverse artistic traditions and styles. Through guided tours, interactive exhibits, and hands-on workshops, students engage with artworks firsthand, honing their critical thinking skills and deepening their appreciation for the power of visual expression.

Everglades National Park, Florida

Exploring the Everglades National Park immerses students in a unique and ecologically diverse landscape in the United States. As they traverse the park’s marshes, mangroves, and sawgrass prairies, students encounter various plant and animal species, including iconic inhabitants like alligators and manatees. Guided tours shed light on the importance of wetland ecosystems, biodiversity conservation, and environmental stewardship. 

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, Massachusetts

Stepping back to the eve of the American Revolution, students journey to the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, where history comes alive through immersive reenactments and interactive exhibits. Guided by costumed interpreters, students participate in the pivotal events that led to the colonies’ struggle for independence, from the infamous tea protest to the stirring speeches of revolutionary leaders. 

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington, D.C.

Exploring the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture provides students with a profound journey through the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout history. From the horrors of slavery to the achievements of the Civil Rights Movement, students encounter potent stories of resilience, resistance, and resilience. Students gain insights into the complexities of race, identity, and social justice in America when they visit this museum.

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