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Britannia Mining Museum – School Program

$19.00

****IMPORTANT NOTE: The first group of 30 is filled. However, we can form a second group of 30 (at least 15 students with parents as well) if we reach that number by Thursday, Oct. 16th.

You will be notified by Thursday, Oct. 16th if there is enough interest to form a second group. Thanks so much for your interest in this trip.

Field trip information: 


This is a facilitated 2 hour in-person field trip experience at the Britannia Mining Museum near Squamish.
In this program, students will take part in three activities, as well as have access to a lunch space and time in the gift show. 

 

  • 10:15 am – 1:15 pm – all three activities included:
  • 1. Cooper Quest – underground tour (1 hour)
  • 2. Mineral Detectives – Get hands-on with rocks and minerals. Explore a selection of rocks and minerals from our learning collection to discover some of their fascinating characteristics. (30 min)
  • 3. Boom! – An international award winning attraction! Discover a thrilling light, sound and special effects experience inside the historic Mill. BOOM! brings all 20-storeys back to life sharing the Mill’s captivating story and its thunderous roar! (30 min)
  • Lunch Room access (30 min)
  • Gift Shop Access (30 min)

 

When: Friday, October 24, 10:15 – 1:15 – 10:00am arrive and gather in the parking lot for a prompt start.

Sign-up deadline: Friday, October 10th, 2025

Maximum participants – 30
Grade level: The program is aimed at students in Grades K – 7.
Where: 10-minutes south of Squamish right beside the Sea-to-Sky Highway on the Rainforest to Rockies Route at 150 Copper Drive.
Cost:
  • $19.00 for all school-age participants
  • $25 per adult to offset the cost of additional adults beyond the allowed 1:6 student/adult ratio

Adult Leaders, Attendants and Chaperones

  • Leaders, attendants and chaperones are expected to support participants during program activities.
  • Chaperones are also responsible for group and individual participant behaviour.
  • Please review TLA’s Field Trip Policy and share the expectations with your children.
  • Individuals not respecting our code of conduct will be asked to leave the group and a parent will be required to remain with them until the time of departure.
Pre-Trip preparation  
Contact Person/Information: Mrs. Maureen Krump, mkrump@schoolathome.ca, 1-800-745-1320 ext 354

Details

Date:
October 24
Time:
10:15 am - 1:15 pm
Cost:
$19.00
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Organizer

Maureen Krump
Email:
mkrump@schoolathome.ca

Venue

Brittania Mining Museum