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Children's Art and Nature School Program
Al la Art (off site learning progam)
Summer Camp
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
Children's Art and Nature Program
School Program
Located on 80 acres southwest of Calgary the Leighton Art Centre offers a year round Art and Nature Program to Calgary and area school children. Children are introduced to the landscape while exploring the creative process through hands on art projects, a nature/environmental study and a guided tour of the Leighton Residence (museum and gallery). 12,000 School children per year are given the opportunity to "unleash the art" inside them.
Check our "Teacher's Pre-visit" page for information on the current art exhibition that your students will be seeing on their visit!
To Book your Program:
1. Check "Dates Available" and select a date (please check back periodically as cancellation spaces do come available)
2. Fill out the registration form on either the Kindergarten page or the Division I & II page on our web site.
3. Hit the Submit button and we will receive your information via an email.
4. You will receive a return email confirming your date plus further info on your visit.
5. Book your bus.
We can accomodate 3 classes per day (one class per studio)
1. Four hours is the recommended minimum length of time to complete a program.
2. Arrival is between 9:30 and 10:00 a.m. and departure is between 2:00 and 2:30 p.m. Hours can be adjusted according to your school’s operating hours.
3. Lunch time is approx. 1/2 hour & supervision is the responsibility of the visiting school.
4, Chaperones - Four adults per class is recommended. Important to Remember - remind adults they are here to help the students.
5. If your class is on site for less than 4 hours please provide a snack on the bus ride as there will be no time alloted in your program for this.
Fee Structure:
$12.00 per student (no charge for adults). Minimum charge $180.00 if you bring less than 15 students
Cancellation Policy:
$100.00 Cancellation fee for less than 28 working days notice. This fee is not applicable to weather related cancellations (see our policy below). Book your bus at the same time to avoid this fee.
LEIGHTON CENTRE WEATHER POLICY
Please note that the Leighton Education Studios will be CLOSED and all children’s programs CANCELLED if the weather is -20C or colder (with or without wind-chill). This decision is made as of 7am and schools will be contacted by phone. A message will be left at the front office if the teacher is not available.
This decision is made with the SAFETY of both children and staff in mind due to the remoteness of our location. Please RESPECT this decision and be aware that every effort will be made to RESCHEDULE cancelled classes. The Leighton Centre apologizes for any inconvenience caused due to these cancellations.
Check out 'A la Art
Our 'in-house' school program will bring some of the spirit of the Leighton Art Centre to your school! In addition to our regular full-day courses offered on site at the Leighton Centre, we now offer an in-school morning program. 'A la Art Launches November 1st and it promises to be a marvelous addition to our school program menu.
Our experienced, enthusiastic instructor will come into your school, share the Leighton story and then work with the students on two art projects. Each student will make a sketchbook and learn some sketching exercises. Then it is time to explore your school property to sketch and look with 'artist eyes'. After recess students will make one of our most popular art projects. These projects have been selected for their connection to the Alberta curriculum and their portability. To book this program visit our A la Art page here.
This program is designed to enhance the schools Alberta curriculum art, science, social studies and language arts. It is an invaluable means of influencing the next generation to value and appreciate art and develop a connection with the landscape.
Calgary Herald - 2002 Photographer - Sherri Zickefoose Blackie School Children Enjoying a Hike.
Important Information For Parents:
PARENT INFORMATION
Your child is coming to the Leighton Art Centre for an education program! With your help we can ensure that the experience is memorable, educational, and safe!
This information is provided so you will know what to expect and how to prepare for your child’s visit. The safety of all our visitors is a priority for our organization and program staff.
The following safety measures are in place:
- Leighton Art Centre educators lead all programs.
- All our educators have Standard Level First Aid and have been Security screened.
- Educators carry a radio for immediate emergency contact.
- We have emergency response from 3 locations: Calgary, Millarville, and Priddis, depending on which response team is closer at the time of the call.
- Leighton Art Centre has an Emergency Response Plan in place.
- Teachers, adult helpers, and students are given an orientation and safety information about the site when they arrive for their program.
- We pay close attention to weather conditions and adjust our programs as needed.
You can help by making sure your child is prepared for the day by wearing weather appropriate clothing and footwear as well as adequate food.
To be proactive, we have anH1N1 Policyin place.
Please contact us with any questions or concerns at 403.931.3636. Thank you for helping to make your child’s visit memorable and safe.
