Programs for Cubs, Brownies, Scouts and Guides emphasize the importance insects and their relatives have in our environment. All presentations are interactive, involve student participation and show live bugs to students.
When your group visits the Bug Lab, they become Junior Entomologists and wear a lab jacket during their visit.
General outline of bug museum visits
Presentation (30 minutes) Participants are seated in our presentation area and receive a presentation about some of the bugs in the museum.
Independent exercise in bug museum (30 minutes) Your group becomes Junior Entomologists and complete an independent exercise in the bug museum. Participants observe the bugs in their habitats and record ‘data’ on observation sheets, just like scientists. Bug Lab staff assist your class with their observation worksheets. Worksheets are age and learning level appropriate. There are additional games, puzzles, books, activities and worksheets to challenge students who may be finished early.
Wrap Up (15 minutes) We seat your group back in the presentation area and participants have an opportunity to ask additional questions.
Work on one of these learning objectives and badges with your group
Sparks
- Learning about insects increases curiousity and respect for nature.
Brownies
- Key to STEM – People in Science activity
- STEM Special Interest Badge
- Key to the Living World: Saving Our Planet and Animals; and Special Interest Badge
Girl Guides
- Conservation
- Ecologist
- Endangered Species
- Naturalist
- Nature Observer
- Scientist
Pathfinders
- Outdoor Emblem – Conservation Pathway; Natural Environment Pathway
Craft Add-ons
Craft programs are scheduled after participants finish their independent exercise in the bug museum. Craft programs are 1/2 an hour, all materials are supplied and involve hands on participation.
Crafts are $1.75 extra per student (including tax). Groups with >25 participants will be divided and half the group will complete craft while the other half visits the bug museum, then the two groups switch activities.
Choose one of these craft activities for your whole group. The whole group does the same craft activity, no exceptions.
- Dreamcatcher (suitable for Grade 3 and up). Learn about First Nations dreamcatchers and make one to bring home with you.
- Dragonfly ornament (suitable for Kindergarten to Grade 3). Learn a cultural story about dragonflies, the meaning of the dragonfly, and make an ornament.
- Bug catcher (suitable for Kindergarten and up). Make a bug catcher that you can use to catch bugs in your parks, backyards and gardens. Learn about catching insects, respect, observation and the importance of letting insects go back into nature.
Cost and terms of school group presentations
- $6 per person (including tax) (admission without craft add-on)
- Minimum 20 participants for program; ($120 minimum for program).
- Admission of $6 per person applies to all participants (e.g. adults, parents, siblings).
- Programs are approximately one hour fifteen minutes.
- Programs start no later than 3:30 pm and end by 4:45 pm. Programs are welcome to start earlier. We recommend booking on a Saturday.
- $60 deposit required at time of booking. Unfortunately, we cannot hold your place without a deposit, no exceptions. Deposits are non-refundable.
- Craft add-on $1.75 per participant, including tax. All craft supplies are included.
- When you make a booking, we will send you a confirmation via fax/email by the next business day. If you do not receive a confirmation, please advise us immediately, otherwise we will assume you received the confirmation. Please review the confirmation, dates and final price of program and immediately advise us of errors.
- We do not accept personal cheques.
- No food, drink or snack time is permitted in the museum or presentation area.
Please fill out the booking request for below. We will respond to your request within two business days. Thank you!
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