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Programming at Castle Kilbride

How can you educate your students about history? The answer is simple - you take them there! At Castle Kilbride, we would be pleased to take your students back to the grandeur and opulence of the Victorian era or learn about the traditions of the Livingston family or perhaps turn your students into “Knights” at the Castle. We pride ourselves by offering interactive and informative programs. Castle Kilbride offers a full array of curriculum-based programming to meet all of your needs. All programs include a tour of the 1877 grand Victorian home as well as a hands-on activity and/or craft. For more information, please contact the museum.

Toys! Toys! Toys!

Grades JK, SK and 1

Toys! Toys! Toys! - Grade JK, SK, and 1

Laura Louise, the little girl who grew up at Castle Kilbride, loved toys. She is said to have had one of the largest collections in all of Canada. But what kind of toys did little Laura Louise have? Tour Castle Kilbride to see! From handmade wooden tops to mystical magic lanterns and so many more!

Content: Tour of Castle, Handcrafted History from A to Z Exhibit, play with toys of the past and make a small toy craft.

Duration: 1 hour

Warming by the Fire: Customs at Castle Kilbride

Grade 2

*Offered last week of November and all of December.

Join us this festive season as we share the customs and traditions from around the world as celebrated by the Livingston family long ago. Students will discover the traditions of Scottish Hogmanay, German Weihnachten and Victorian customs as they tour the beautifully decorated home. Content: Tour of decorated Castle, hands-on activity and create a traditional Victorian seasonal craft to take home.

Duration: 1.5 hours

Knights of Kilbride

Grade 4

Set in the Middle Ages, Camelot was home to King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Today, Castle Kilbride is in search of its very own group of Knights. Do you think you’re up for the challenge?

This program is designed to compare the difference between a Medieval Castle and our 19th Century grand Victorian home. The similarities are incredible! Your “Knights” will then learn how to spot a friend or foe just by looking at his heraldry. Content: Tour of Castle, Fabled Exhibit including costumes from plays such as Camelot (co-curated by Stratford Festival Archives) and create a personal Heraldry shield to take home.

Duration: 1.5 hours

Artifacts

Grades 5, 6 or 7

We are pleased to offer this unique hands-on program called Artifacts. Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at a museum? Students will participate in an extensive guided tour through Castle Kilbride, experience what it is like to handle and catalogue artifacts as well they will have the opportunity to investigate photographs from the collection and gather important information.

Duration: 1.5 hours

Castle Quest- General Tour

If you have a large group (30 to 50 students) or have a limited amount of time, this is the tour for your class!

The program features a guided tour of the home plus a take home activity.

The time can be adjusted to meet your needs.

Homeschool

Dates: Thursday May 15, Friday May 30, June 12 or June 13

10 a.m., 11 a.m.,1 p.m. or 2 p.m.

$5 per person

Homeschool Days at Castle Kilbride include a guided tour, activities and take-home craft. This year we are focusing on Handcrafted Histories which features one-of-a-kind toys that students can play with. For students 5 years and older.

Homeschool Tickets Here

Secondary School

We would be happy to customize a tour to meet the specific needs of your class.

Post-Secondary School

We would be happy to customize a tour to meet the specific needs of your class.

We have a popular History of Furniture tour which is great for design students.

Booking information

Be sure to book your visit as soon as possible to avoid disappointment by contacting Castle Kilbride

Programs are offered Tuesday through Friday.

Morning or Afternoon Sessions are available.

Cost: $5 per student

Cost

$5.00 per student (taxes included) Teachers and up to 5 chaperones are complimentary. We require one adult for every six students. Payment is required in full the day of your visit. We accept cash, debit, cheque, Visa and MasterCard. Invoices can also be created if that is what the school administration prefers. Cheques are to be made payable to “Township of Wilmot-Castle Kilbride”.

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