Our Science in the Centre program provides curriculum-connected workshops in a hands-on, minds-on learning environment that gives students the confidence to take part in class discussions and feel accomplished and inspired to further their own learning. Explore Discovery Centre’s world-class galleries featuring flight, health, energy, engineering, and ocean science.
Capacity: Minimum 12, maximum 30 students per workshop
Did you know? Day Trippers Children’s Charity aims to remove financial barriers and enable enriched learning opportunities for youth across Canada. Daytrippers provides funding to help elementary schools experience learning opportunities for school visits and class trips. Learn more: www.daytrippers.ca
Add-on a Dome Theatre show for your class visit! Take a 360 tour of the galaxy with curriculum-connected live star shows and engaging films. Capacity: Maximum 65 (including chaperones)
Take a personal tour of the skies above you with our highly skilled Dome Theatre presenters. Ask questions, marvel at the universe, and spark your students’ curiosity for space.
Go beyond the confines of traditional cinema with our immersive fulldome films, as images fly overhead and behind you.
School trips and Education program rates policy:
- Teachers and chaperones attending a school trip are admission free, includes attending any programs and shows.
- Payment is due the date of your visit and can be made via cash, credit, debit or check made payable to the Discovery Centre. We can not invoice schools for payment after a visit.
- For cancellations, a $50 administrative fee for visits cancelled less than 72 hours notice, with no potential for re-booking. The full cost of your visit as shown on your confirmation will be charged upon arrival unless you notify us by e-mail or telephone of any changes, increases or decreases in numbers, by 4 p.m. one week prior to your visit.
- Memberships are not valid for school programs and field trips.