Field Trip Programs

The Bodo Archaeological Site & Centre offers experiential curriculum-based educational programs for students of all ages. Programs take place in a stimulating indoor and outdoor environment, inviting students to participate in a range of activities that challenge and inspire them as they learn about archaeology, Indigenous culture, and the natural environment. Our programs are offered on-site, but many options are also available to bring archaeology to your classroom. Our educational resources and programs are structured to meet provincial curriculum requirements in a variety of subjects and grade levels. They can also be configured to follow a set of lessons or subjects you would like to showcase.

Archaeology is an excellent teaching tool that brings Alberta’s history alive for your students. On-Site School Programs include day and overnight fieldtrips.

Half-Day Field Trip

Grades: Kindergarten to Grade 12

Duration: Approx. 5hrs, 9am-2pm (Highly flexible for your travel time)

Available 2026 Dates: May 20-22, May 26-29, June 2-5, June 9-12, June 16-17, June 19, June 24

Price: Student ($15/each); Teacher/Parent/Chaperone ($10/each)

Students Need to Bring:

• Packed lunch & snacks
• Drinking water
• Closed-toe shoes suitable for outdoor use
• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Bug repellent
• Long pants are recommended
• Signed waivers are required for each student
  • Please see below for waiver forms for download

Overnight Field Trip

Grades: Kindergarten to Grade 12

 Start at 1 pm on day 1 and finish at 11 am on day 2 (flexible timing). Dinner, dessert, and breakfast are included. An open fire may be held, depending on the weather and fire restrictions in place. Students and adult chaperones can stay in the Bodo Community Campground (full bathroom and shower facilities) or sleep amongst the exhibits in one of the rooms in the Interpretive Centre. Please note that camping/sleeping equipment (e.g., tents, sleeping bags, etc.) are NOT provided.

Price: Student ($50/each); Teacher/Parent/Chaperone ($50/each)

For more information or to register your class, please download the information package and registration form below and email bodoarchaeology@gmail.com. Waiver forms are also required for each student.

These types of educational programs can be modified to accommodate other groups as well (e.g. Girl Guides, Boy Scouts, 4-H groups, etc.). Please inquire for more information if your group is interested.

Students Need to Bring:

• Packed lunch (if needed during travel time) & snacks
• Drinking water
• Closed-toe shoes suitable for outdoor archaeological activity
• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Bug repellent
• Necessary clothing
  • Long pants are recommended
  • At least one second set of clothes is recommended, in case the students’ clothing gets dirty during archaeological activities
  • Pajamas
• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping pad
• Tent (if staying in the campground)
• Signed waivers are required for each student
  • Please see below for waiver forms for download

Was your tour/camp what you expected?
It was much more fun and informative than I expected. Lots of great interactions with my students. Supervisors enjoyed themselves, and it was challenging for them too. So much information about the area, archaeology, and First Nations Peoples.  You provided so much information, and inspired us to “dig” deeper! – Grade 4 Teacher