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.
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
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.
Fee: $165.00
Gr. 4-9 Gallery Program for Castaways: My Clothes My World (Fashion Takes Action)
2.5 hr in-gallery program (am or pm, select Mondays only, please ask for availability)
Fee: $200.00
Bursaries may be available: TBA
The focus of this leadership program is to inspire and equip young people with the knowledge and tools to become change agents.
Programs to choose from:
The Secret Lives of Clothes
Students examine the ethical and moral dilemmas facing the textile supply chain – who makes
our clothes, where they are made, and the conditions in which they are made. The focus of this
workshop is on the human aspect of the global supply chain.
Foot Print of Fashion
Students explore the environmental impacts of the fashion industry. This includes
overconsumption, textile waste in landfill and incineration, diminishing resources (such as
cotton and water), pollution and the use of hazardous chemicals. Students gain a deeper
understanding around textile reuse and recycling, waste diversion and sustainability, and how
we need to shift toward a more circular economy.
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
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 journal.
A limited number of bursaries are available for this program. A special thanks to Eagle Wing Tours for their donation to help support our Watershed Stewartship program!
Fee: $150.00
The HeART of Nature: Grades 4-5
In this collaborative program, the CRD and The Bateman Foundation encourage students to connect to the Francis King Regional Park through observation, inquiry and sketching to draw a deeper connection with nature. This program is offered on a limited basis.
Please enquire for available dates & times.
Fee: $150.00
Payment Policy:
An invoice will be sent to the contact on file unless otherwise requested no later than 1 week after completion of booking. Payment in full is due at least 2 weeks before the scheduled program, or is subject to cancellation. Fees are payable to The Bateman Foundation via cheque, cash (in advance at the Gallery), or credit/debit.
Where written notice of cancellation is received by The Bateman Foundation:
- For programs cancelled less than 1 week (7 days) prior to the program date, a cancellation fee equal to 25% of the program cost will be retained.
- For programs cancelled less than 24 hours before the scheduled start time, the cancellation fee will be equal to the program fee, and no refunds will be processed.
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.