There are many great opportunities for students to not only learn a little about history, nature, culture, language and music but also to explore, sail, bike, hike, and burn off a little excess energy... consider some of these options for your young traveller:

Curriculum Link Interactive Camps (CLiC) - CLiC is a spring educational campus experience offered by the Queen´s University Faculty of Education.  This 3-day, 2-night residential program provides grade 6, 7, and 8 students with exciting interactive classes geared to the Ontario elementary curriculum while they experience university life first hand.

Learn English in Kingston!  ESL courses and camps offer a friendly and relaxed atmosphere to learn the basics of English in beautiful Kingston.  In addition to the small classes led by professional intructors, this all-inclusive program includes field trips around Kingston, seven nights accommodation, three meals a day and a 1000 Islands Cruise.

The Life of a Soldier at Fort Henry National Historic Site - take the children out of the classroom for an 1860´s Canadian History lesson they´ll never forget!  Join one of Fort Henry´s exciting Experiential Learning Programs by immersing your students into a one-hour, half day, full day or overnight program that fits into the Grade 7 & 8 Ontario Curriculum.

Performance Venues

If performing is a part of the program for your traveling troupe consider some of these options:

Fort Henry, National Historic Site
Contact:  Will Baird
(613) 542-7388

Newland´s Pavilion
Contact:  Lynn Grivich
(613) 544-4442 ext 1800

Confederation Basin
Contact:  Lesley Kimble
(613) 546-4291 ext 1706

Queen´s University - Grant Hall and McArthur Hall
Contact: Event Services
(613) 533-2223

Links to the Curriculum - The Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority offers a wide range of quality curriculum based environmental education programs.  The programs accommodate various grade levels and are designed to be a springboard for action and understanding.  They also strive to be relevant to learners so that they can connect to the natural world through their head, heart and hands.

Haunted Walk - This 1.5 hour walking tour at dusk is a tried and true favourite for all ages even the skeptics in the group will be thoroughly spooked.  Featuring the hangings at the old courthouse, haunted hotels and hidden burial grounds.

We also have a comprehensive guide that connects all of Kingston´s museums to the Ontario Curriculum - let us know if you would like a copy!