BOOK A WILD VOICES FOR KIDS PROGRAM!
Due to recent CBEEN program funding changes, we will now offer price options for Wild Voices for Kids programs.
Please select the price option that suits your needs, knowing that some schools don’t have access to the financial resources that others do.
We ask that teachers ensure that a program does not violate their school and/or district policies before booking. It is the responsibility of the teacher to confirm program suitability and communicate needs and questions to the Community Educator.
We continue to have a COVID-19 policy in place and teachers booking programs are expected to read this plan in advance of their program to understand our policies and practices around offering programs.
Questions about the policy may be directed to the Wild Voices Program Manager at wildvoices@cbeen.org
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All About Bats: Kimberley/Cranbrook
| Bookable Type(s) | In Class/School Yard (1 - 1.5 hr) |
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| Duration | 1 Hour |
| Location | in-class |
| Contact This Presenter | wolfsong1@shaw.ca / 250-427-2608 |
**Please email Patty at wolfsong1@shaw.ca to discuss dates before making a booking request**
**Not available Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and all day Friday**
About the Program
Did you know that bats can eat their body weight in insects in a night? Or that some residents of the Columbia Basin have rare bat species living in their garden shed?
During this program, you'll find out more about the amazing world of bats including their biology, ecology and myths. Students get a virtual tour of bats from around the world, eavesdrop on the echolocation calls of bats, touch and feel bat research equipment.
Post-program activities can be left with the instructor. Students will learn more about how to participate in bat counts or build a bat house.
About the Community Educator
Patty Kolesnichenko has worked for over 20 years teaching Outdoor Education at the Boyne River Natural Science School, the Nor West Outdoor Centre in Ontario and St Patrick High school's Outdoor Program in Yellowknife. Patty has also run her own adventure tourism and education business "Wolfsong Adventures" in the Northwest Territories. Patty is in her element when teaching outdoor education and enjoys helping young people find meaningful connections to their natural environment.
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| Tags: | Ecosystems / Wildlife |
| Seasons: | Autumn, Winter |
| Grade Levels: | Intermediate (4-6), Primary (K-3), Middle (7-9), High (10-12), Independent |
| School Districts: | Independent, SD6, SD5 |
Testimonials:
See 38 testimonials.
"I have already recommended Patty to many other teachers in the district. Patty has excellent classroom management skills which I really appreciate - especially this year with a high needs class. Patty is always SO KNOWLEDGEABLE and presentations are always very exciting. She is a gem!" - Sheryl Smith
"A fantastic program delivered by Patty. " - Kate Ruoss
"Excellent! Patty knows how to work with young children and easily adapts presentations to meet the need of the group. She is amazing at reading a group and adjusting the program (if necessary) to go in the direction of the kids but still maintaining to goals and objectives set out! She's fantastic!!" - Pamela Franklin-Cooper
"Patty engaged the students and we all had fun!" - Judi Poole
"Patty is such a wonderful educator! She is full of knowledge, enthusiasm, and love for our our children and the natural world! As a result her presentations are captivating and meaningful to the children." - Anna Strapko
Program Price Options:
Due to recent CBEEN program funding changes, CBEEN will now offer price options for Wild Voices for Kids programs. Please select the price option that suits your needs, knowing that some schools don’t have access to the financial resources that others do. The following price options are available:
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Non-subsidized: Please select this option if you can access funds to pay the full price for this program. By selecting this option, this will allow us to offer more subsidized programs to those schools who don’t have the same support as you might. An unlimited number of programs are available at this payment level.
- In class/school yard ~1-1.5 hours = $250
- Half-day field study = $390
- Full-day field study = $595
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Slightly Subsidized: Please select this option if you need a bit of support in paying for your program. CBEEN has secured some grant funding to support this option. An unlimited number of programs are available at this payment level.
- In class/school yard ~1-1.5 hrs = $150
- Half-day field study = $250
- Full-day field study = $350
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Heavily Subsidized: Please select this option if you need a lot of support in helping to make programs happen in your school. CBEEN has secured funding to allow a limited number of classes to access two heavily subsidized programs/class/year.
- In class/school yard ~1-1.5 hrs = $75
- Half-day field study = $125
- Full-day field study = $175
- Fully Subsidized: Please select this option if you have no means of accessing funding for a program. CBEEN has secured funding to allow a limited number of classes to access one totally subsidized program/class/year.