Celebrate Christmas Past – In-Museum Program
Yorkton
November 24, 2025 - December 12, 2025
Grades:
Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Kindergarten, PreK
Subjects:
Arts Education, Social Studies
Program Cost:
$5.00 per student + GST
Includes a treat bag for each registered and booked student
Length:
2 hours
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Description
For those who celebrate, Christmas is a time when thoughts turn to family gatherings, decorated trees, turkey dinners, brightly wrapped gifts and Christmas carols. Over 100 years ago, settler children had the same sense of anticipation as they looked forward to Christmas.
The WDM Yorkton invites Pre-K to Grade 6 students to join us for Celebrate Christmas Past, a two-hour program that teaches students about Christmas traditions and encourages them to think about how these traditions compare to today.
Students rotate through three activities:
- A craft session for your grade
- A Christmas-themed gallery scavenger hunt
- Wagon ride around WDM grounds
The program finishes with a snack and includes a take home festive treat bag for each registered and paid student.
Download the full booklet with further program information (PDF).
Program Type
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Museum-Led
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WDM staff or volunteers will lead you and your students through set programming.
Museum staff or volunteers will:
- Greet your group when you arrive to introduce the program and review the Museum rules.
- Ensure that all required materials are ready.
- Lead and facilitate program activities.
Curriculum Connections
Arts Education CHK 1:
Investigate arts expressions found in own homes and school community in relation to own lives.
Social Studies INK.2:
Describe the diversity of groups represented in the classroom.
Social Studies IN1.1:
Describe the diversity of traditions, celebrations, or stories of individuals in the classroom and school.
Social Studies IN2.2:
Create a representation of the diversity of cultural groups in the local community.
Social Studies IN3.2:
Analyze the cultures and traditions in communities studied.
Social Studies IN4.2:
Describe the origins of the cultural diversity in Saskatchewan communities.
How to Book or Inquire
Please contact us for further information at yorkton.ed@wdm.ca or 1-306-783-8361.
Chaperone Ratios: Groups are expected to provide chaperones (including teachers) at a ratio of 1 adult per 5 students. These chaperones are admitted free of charge. Support staff and chaperones for students with significant needs are allowed at a 1:1 ratio at no charge.
Admission for additional adults beyond the required number is $12 each.
Visiting with multiple classes: It is possible for two classes from the same school to participate in this program at the same time. Both classes may book together, but must indicate the name and contact information of all educators that will be attending on their joint booking.
School Booking and Cancellation Policy
Please review this information prior to completing your booking.
