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Village Live-In
Overnight Program
“An active learning experience”
TEACHERS GUIDE
UPPER CANADA VILLAGE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING
VILLAGE LIVE-IN ADVENTURE
OVERNIGHT PROGRAM
TEACHER’S GUIDE
2015 FEES
THE COST FOR THE VILLAGE LIVE-IN ADVENTURE OVERNIGHT PROGRAM IS
$54.86 ($61.99 INCLUDING TAX) PER STUDENT DAY. A MAXIMUM OF FOUR
SUPERVISORS/TEACHERS ARE ADMITTED FREE AND THE COST PER ADDIT IONAL
ADULT IS $54.86 ($61.99 INCLUDING TAX). MEALS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE
COST.
PLEASE NOTE: A MINIMUM OF 20 STUDENT PARTICIPANTS WILL BE CHARGED
IN THE EVENT THAT THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS IN THE
GROUP IS LESS THAN 20.
A NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF $300.00 PER DAY IS REQUIRED TO CONFIRM
YOUR RESERVATION BY FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2015 FOR SPRING 2015
BOOKINGS AND BY FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2015 FOR FALL 2015 BOOKINGS.
IF MORE INFORMATION IS REQUIRED, PLEASE CALL THE CUSTOMER SERVICE UNIT STAFF AT 1-800-
437-2233 OR 613-543-4328 (LOCALLY).
UPPER CANADA VILLAGE
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING
VILLAGE LIVE-IN ADVENTURE
OVERNIGHT PROGRAM
TEACHER’S GUIDE
INTRODUCTION
The Village Live-In Adventure has been designed to appeal to school and youth groups between the
ages of 8 and 14. It provides participants with a day-long, overnight opportunity to immerse themselves
in the life of an 1860s village. Activities include farm chores, work at trade shops, domestic crafts,
housework and attendance at the Village's school. There will also be time for nineteenth century
games. With some advance preparation, participants can cook period meals. Lastly, the adventure is
"lived" in historical costume!
By "walking in the shoes of the past" participants will experience history and become a part of 1860s
community life. Visitors to the Village may see them as "inhabitants", just as staff are seen. Living up to
this role is of great importance in order for participants to benefit fully from the experience, and to meet
the expectations of visitors. Much of the content of this guide is designed with these two goals in mind.
THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM, EXPECTATIONS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
The Village Live-In Adventure program incorporates and employs sound educational principles that
are reflected in the Ontario Curriculum, Social Studies, Grades 1 to 6, History and Geography,
Grades 7 and 8, 2004. This program provides an exciting and purposeful context through which
students can develop foundational knowledge, skills, and meet many of the overall and specific
expectations identified in the Heritage and Citizenship and History strands of the Social Studies
Curriculum. Through a combination of role-playing and hands-on activities, students gain knowledge
and understanding of early settlements and daily life within Upper Canada. In addition there are
excellent opportunities for cross-curricular and integrated learning, meeting expectations in the
Language, Arts, Science and Technology portions of the Ontario Curriculum. Interestingly, there are
significant links between recent interest in character education and 19th century views about the role
of public education. Attending school at Upper Canada Village, students are introduced to the views
and values taught in a 19th century one-room school.
If you wish to discuss how the Live-In Adventure relates to your particular grade level(s), and/or
particular expectations identified in the Curriculum, please do not hesitate to contact Upper Canada
Village at 613-543-3704.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Directions To Upper Canada Village
The Village is located on County Road No. 2, 11 kilometres east of Morrisburg and 29 kilometres west of
Cornwall. From the MacDonald-Cartier Freeway (Highway No. 401) exit south on the Upper Canada
Road (Exit 758), turn left at County Road No. 2 and travel a short distance to the main Village entrance
or to the secondary entrance just to the east and follow the enclosed map to the bus loop.
For Your Information – Nearby Medical Facilities
Please find below a listing of the nearby hospitals:
Cornwall Community Hospital Winchester District Memorial Hospital
840 McConnell Avenue 566 Louise Street
CORNWALL, Ontario, K6H 5S5 WINCHESTER, Ontario, K0C 2K0
613-938-4240 613-774-2420
HOSPITALS LOCATION MAP
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First Aid And Security
Upper Canada Village maintains a First Aid Station, staffed daily from 9:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Security
Officers trained in first aid are available during the evening and overnight.
Emergency Contact
In the event of an emergency, family members can reach a Live-In Adventure participant by telephoning
613-543-3704 between 8:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Outside these hours call 613-930-3220. A Security
Officer will answer the telephone and relay the message. Please use these numbers for EMERGENCIES
ONLY.
Program Location
While Live-In participants are involved in activities at many locations on site, they are based at the Blue
and Grey Houses (see map on page 5). These historical residences have been modified to include
modern kitchens and washrooms complete with showers, air conditioning and heating. In addition, all
necessary safety features have been added such as fire doors and alarms.
Youth participants will be sleeping on mattresses and are asked to provide their own sleeping bags.
Beds are provided for teachers and supervisors, but sleeping bags will still be necessary.
Payment
Payment is made after checking into the Blue and Grey Houses. At that time, our host will offer specific
directions to the teacher/supervisor. Please make cheques payable to The St. Lawrence Parks
Commission.
Meals
Your group may choose from the following meal options:
a) Prepare and cook your own meals
Preparing your own historical meals will enhance your live-in experience. Advance preparation
and cooking is required. See pages 49 to 55 of this Guide for further details.
b) Purchase meals
You may purchase your meals at one of the food services on site. Advance notice is required for
supper and breakfast. Please contact B & A Foodservices at 613-543-0660 (fax 613-543-0013) to
make these arrangements.
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Village Store
During our operating season, the Village Store is open daily until 5:30 p.m. Available merchandise
includes items made in the Village. Of special interest to Live-In participants are the historical posters
and newspaper. These items, as well as period games, may be useful resource tools in the classroom.
If you are booked for the Live-In Adventure Program before or after our operating season and wish to
visit the Village Store, please inquire about the Store’s hours of operation.
Program Evaluation
To assist Upper Canada Village with improving the Live-In Adventure, you will be given a program
evaluation form at the end of the visit. Please complete and return this form to us. Your feedback is
important!
HAVE A WONDERFUL ADVENTURE !
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UPPER CANADA VILLAGE SITE MAP
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THE LIVE-IN ADVENTURE: ON-SITE ACTIVITIES
Program Description
Learning About Life-Styles
This orientation session prepares participants for the rest of the program. Costumed Village staff
members discuss the following topics:
lives of children in the 1860s
education and school attendance
informal education, i.e. work and training at home, in shops, on farms
clothing and manners
attitudes of adults towards children
leisure
Activity Sessions
Activity sessions form the heart of the day-time program. These sessions take place on-site, within the
historical Village, and are led by Village staff.
The Live-In schedule permits everyone to participate in the Life-Styles, School, and Morning Chores
sessions, and in one additional activity session. Those participants in male costume are eligible for
Tinsmithing or Blacksmithing, while those in female clothing will take part in either Cooking or
Needlework.
Attending School
Live-In participants are taken to the Village School and given an 1860s lesson using methods of
instruction and equipment from the period. The ideas of parents and educators are also discussed. They
are treated as "scholars" and expected to play the roles defined for them in the Life Styles session and in
the brief introduction at the beginning of the lesson.
The purpose of this session is to provide insight into formal education in the 1860s and, by extension, an
opportunity for modern comparisons.
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Farm Chores
All participants are taken to Loucks Farm by Village staff. There, they will have the opportunity to milk
cows by hand, feed livestock or poultry, as well as participate in a variety of seasonal activities.
In spring, other chores might include preparation of the garden and planting of seeds.
In fall, various preparations for winter might include harvesting the garden, pressing apples for cider or
stuffing mattresses.
Trades/Mills
Participants work under the direction of the Village staff at a trade shop or mill. In addition to stressing
techniques and information about these locations, staff discuss and illustrate various historical methods
of 'informal' education (e.g. learning a trade, apprenticeships, etc.).
Cooking
Participants bake and cook ingredients using the open-hearth at the Tenant Farm House. Students gain
insight into the transference of domestic skills.
Needlework
Participants are introduced to needlework and work on a basic sewing project at the Hired Man’s
House. The same overall theme is covered as in the Cooking session.
Evening Activities
Students are under the supervision of their teacher/supervisor from approximately 5:00 p.m. to
8:00 a.m. the next day. To maximize the Adventure, teachers/supervisors are encouraged to
introduce evening activities that are consistent with the historical setting. Participants may use the
parlour games or play any of the outdoor games introduced on site or suggested in the pre-trip
planning section of this Guide. Of course, teachers/supervisors are also welcome to introduce their
own activities. Often Live-In Adventure participants take advantage of the nearby Pioneer Memorial,
Loyalist Monument, and Battle of Crysler's Farm Monument for an evening hike.
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