Schools in 12 districts across northern BC are being offered free visits to the Exploration Place.
This comes after the museum received an $80,000 grant from the Drax Foundation, which they said will be used to “update, redesign, and expand the Museum’s school programs in collaboration with staff experts, teachers, and post-secondary educators” over the next two years.
This will include more outreach into schools and more travelling programs across the north.
The Drax Foundation’s goal is to provide educational support in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields, “as well as improving green spaces, enhancing biodiversity, and supporting Indigenous communities.”
“These organizations have spearheaded important initiatives in their respective fields that have lasting impacts in their local communities,” said Sandy Sung, Community Manager for Drax. “Additionally, they each represent the diversity of our local communities which aligns with our values of being a people, climate, and nature positive company.”
They Exploration Place says they are the largest cultural institution in Northern BC, “a huge area roughly the size of France.”
“We have been looking for ways to increase not only the quality, but also the accessibility of our school programming for a long time,” said Robyn Curtis, The Exploration Place’s Vice President of Development and Partnerships. “With this funding, we can hugely expand our roster of informal learning opportunities for Northern BC students, and give access to those who would otherwise not be able to participate. Especially in our current climate, it’s so important to educate kids about STEM learning and inspire a new generation of critical thinkers.”
Bookings for school visits open on Monday (September 18), the museum said school districts will get access codes to book online, or teachers can reach out directly.
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