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Celebrate Christmas Past – In-Museum Program

Christmas tree, decorated with a big red star at the top, silver lights, and various decorations. Beside it are several large nutcracker decorations.

Yorkton

November 23, 2026 - December 11, 2026

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


Christmas tree, decorated with a big red star at the top, silver lights, and various decorations. Beside it are several large nutcracker decorations.

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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.

Additional Program Information

Curriculum Connections

Arts Education

  • CHK.1

English Language Arts

  • CRK.1

Social Studies

  • INK.2
  • IN1.1, DR1.1
  • IN2.2
  • IN3.2
  • IN4.2

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.

Museum Manners

Please review this information with your class prior to attending your program.

Contact Us

Please contact us for further information at yorkton.ed@wdm.ca or 1-306-783-8361.

Program Type

Museum-Led

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.


Note: Chaperones are still required and will be asked to help students with some activities. Your students may not have a chance to explore the whole Museum as part of any one program.