Education Programs

Gallery Education Nature Sketch Workshops

Gallery Education

Come experience our inquiry-based education programs linked to the new BC curriculum and competencies. Each one is enriched with the integration of literacy, fine arts and stewardship of our natural world. Programs are linked to the curriculum for grades K-8 but can be easily adapted up to post-secondary.

Prepare for a successful program

Preparing for a Successful Education Program

Check your confirmation email to make sure the information and dates are correct. To make any corrections or to cancel a booking, email education@batemanfoundation.org no less than two weeks prior to your visit.
Review our behavior expectations with your students. We need your help in protecting Robert Bateman’s original paintings and the work of other artists.
- We require 1 adult per 10 students.
- Sharing the gallery with the public requires calm movement and respectful voices.
- Keep food, drinks and gum outside the gallery.
- Use clipboards to write against, instead of walls.
- Appreciate the art with your eyes and not your hands.
- Please use photography without flash.
Make an arrival plan. There are several nearby pay parking lots available. The closest is the Hotel Grand Pacific lot on Quebec Street.
Use the glass stairwell entrance at the west entrance of the Steamship Building. Find washrooms and a coat rack before entering the Gallery. Backpacks may be left inside the gallery, by the seating area.
Please arrive no more than 15 minutes before your program start time. If you arrive earlier, please wait outside, if possible.
Meet the educator in the Gallery of Nature video area to begin your education program.
Watch this video prior to your visit and visit www.collections.batemancentre.org to explore 2000 of Robert Bateman’s paintings.

Indoor Education Programs

Grades K-8

K-8 Gallery Program OR Classroom Visit

A 90-minute gallery or classroom visit guided by an experienced educator.

Fee: $99.00 (tax incl.)

K-8 Gallery Program PLUS Classroom Visit

A pre-gallery classroom visit from a Bateman Foundation educator in preparation for your 90-minute guided class visit to The Gallery of Nature. The educator will introduce the artwork and background of Robert Bateman, terminology that will be discussed during the gallery visit and an introduction to some of the pieces they will be seeing.

Pre or Post + Gallery visit Fee: $165.00

Outdoor Education Programs

Have your class experience the magic of nature through one of our outdoor education programs.

Introduction to Nature Sketch: Grades 1+

Learn in your own backyard! This program takes place in a park or nature space near your school. Our Nature Sketch program introduces students to the essentials for sketching while observing wildlife habitats in your unique eco-system.

A limited number of bursaries are available for this program.

Fee: $150.00 (tax incl.)

Watershed StewARTship Program: Grades 3–5

In this collaborative program, World Fisheries Trust and The Bateman Foundation encourage students to connect to the ecology of the Gorge Park while making meaningful connections to place and the environment through the completion of a nature sketchbook.

Please enquire for available dates & times.

Fee: $150.00 (tax incl.)

The HeART of Nature: Grades 4–5

In this collaborative program, CRD and The Bateman Foundation encourage students to connect to Francis King Regional Park through observation, inquiry and sketching to draw a deeper connection with nature.

This program is offered on Tuesdays 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Oct. 1, Oct. 8, Oct. 15, Nov. 5, Nov. 12, Nov. 19.

Fee: $150.00 (tax incl.)

For more information contact programs@batemanfoundation.org.

**Payment is due two weeks before program or is subject to cancellation.

Pro-D Days

Students can visit the Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature on Pro-D days for free.

Bursary

Due to the generosity of our donors, we are able to provide a limited number of free education programs each term. Classes will be chosen based on need and commitment to education in nature. Teachers from independent and public schools in Victoria, Saanich, Sooke and the Gulf Islands can apply for a bursary by sending an email to education@batemanfoundation.org with Bursary in the subject line or by filling out this online application form: School Bursary Application Form

Teachers should provide their name, school, classroom grade level, number of students, and the program you are requesting, along with a few sentences, describing their class need and plans to connect their students to nature this school year. This could include any stewardship or project based activities they will be involved in. Please give us 3 choices for day and time for the requested program. Applications will be reviewed & responded to within 5-10 business days.

Bursaries are available for The Bateman Foundation programs only (gallery, classroom and Intro to Nature Sketch), but unfortunately are not available for our partnership programs (Watershed Stewartship and Heart of Nature).

Other Resources

The Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia’s Stewards of the Future program encourages and supports our emerging leaders to get outside and explore their own communities to discover and document unique attributes, identify and research key issues of concern, and investigate stewardship initiatives. Stewards of the Future provides funding and support for high school teachers and other educators to go on field trips, visit local sites of interest, and engage in stewardship projects in their communities.

Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation provides GO Grants to K-12 schools for transportation, project materials and program fees that support outdoor learning experiences about BC’s environment. GO Grants provide students opportunities to connect with nature and engage in dynamic and memorable learning experiences.

Thanks!

We would like to thank Shaw Communications for their generous support of our Educational Programs. Shaw’s commitment of $250,000 over five years enables the Centre to not only offer these unique programs, but also provides funding for some classes to participate free of charge. Shaw helps open doors to innovative educational programs, using the power of their network to connect, learn and grow. For more information about Shaw, visit www.shaw.ca.

We would also like to thank the Victoria Foundation for their incredible support of our new Outdoor Education programs through their Community Grants. The Victoria Foundation connects people who care with causes that matter. For more information, please visit www.victoriafoundation.bc.ca.

Get in touch today!

Enter your information in this form, and we will get in touch with you to confirm a spot in one of our upcoming education programs! Or, email us at education@batemanfoundation.org with your chosen program and dates.

Education Programs

Gallery Education

Preparing for a Successful Education Program

Indoor Education Programs

Grades K-8

K-8 Gallery Program OR Classroom Visit

K-8 Gallery Program PLUS Classroom Visit

Outdoor Education Programs

Introduction to Nature Sketch: Grades 1+

Watershed StewARTship Program: Grades 3–5

The HeART of Nature: Grades 4–5

Pro-D Days

Bursary

Other Resources

Thanks!

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