Outreach and Education Programming
The Prince Albert Historical Society prepares programming for use outside our museums.
Programs and presentations are offered to other groups as the Society's resources allow. Please contact the Society's Office at 306.764.2992 if you are interested in one of our outreach programs.
Education Programming for Teachers
Prince Albert Historical Society members and staff have researched topics that may be useful to teachers and instructors. Some resources have been developed to align with the K-12 curriculum. A selection of resources is listed below. If a topic is not listed, contact the Society's office to check if there are any related resources available.
- Suitcase Kits: Each suitcase kit contains artefacts and information related to a specific theme. All suitcases are suitable for use by most grade levels. Currently, suitcase topics are:
- Evolution of Education Museum Kit
- Four Aspects of Life (Medicine Wheel)
- Prince Albert Métis: Then and Now ... Coming soon
- Remembering the Children
- Transportation
- Treaty 6
- World War I and II
- World War I and II (Indigenous Participation)
- Diefenbaker
- Past-Times: Games & Toys
- Touchable Artefacts
- Community Leaders: Then & Now ... Coming soon
- Grandma's House ... Coming soon
- In Grandpa's Garage ... Coming soon
- Kistapinanihk
- Bison Bison Bison
- Story Maps: The story maps are available online. Story maps include: (1) LaColle Falls and (2) Prince Albert History. Each story map is told using a timeline, pictures and accompanying text.
- Archival Photo CDs: Each CD contains photos and accompanying text. Topics include agriculture, First Nations and business / commerce.
Please contact our Program & Outreach Coordinator for further information on our teaching resources.
Outreach Programming
- Care Home Photo Sharing: Member volunteers visit a care home with a selection of photos for discussion with the residents of the care home.
- Please contact the Prince Albert Historical Society Office to discuss other programming.
School Tours
School Tours Available!
School tours are available throughout the year for all our museums. School group admission fees apply. Tours can be customized to a specific topic on request.
Book your school tour for 2025. Visit one or all of our museums
- Email: museumeducator@historypa.com or
- Phone 306-764-2992
Junior Historical Society
Join our Junior Historical Society!
The Prince Albert Junior Historical Society and Junior Homeschool Society is for kids age 8 and up and their families.
- Explore ... Our community, Our history, and Our people
- Serve ... As a volunteer for outreach and educational events
- Have Fun ... History is fun!
Membership is $20 per year. Complete the registration form online.
More information: Phone 306.764.2992 or email museumeducator@historypa.com.
Summer Camps
July Day Camp: July 14 to 18
Explore the life of a Voyageur through outdoor challenges, crafts, demonstrations, games, food and friendship!
Calling all youth 8-12 years of age! Come explore the who, what, when, why and how of voyageur life. It was a life full of adventure, challenges, bannock, bison and cheerful camaraderie.
Dates: Monday, July 14 to Friday, July 18
Hours: 9:00 - 12:00
The price is right = $50/camper
Please contact us at (306)764-2992 if you have questions.
This camp will be at Little Red River Park - all activities are outside rain or shine.
Register your camper today: https://form.jotform.com/251355804636257
August Day Camp: August 5 to 8
Discover a day in the life of local settler children through games, crafts, storytelling, hands on activities, and exploring.
Step back in time to discover settler life in 1920. Milk a cow, gather eggs, create traditional crafts, play running games and sitting games, and so many other activities! We will take a road trip to the Vintage Power Machines Museum where we will feel the power of a steam powered machine and explore the old general store.
Dates: Tuesday, August 5th to Friday, August 8th
Hours: 9:00 - 12:00
The price is a good deal for only $50/camper
Please contact us at (306)764-2992 if you have questions.
This camp will be at the Evolution of Education Museum. Most activities will be outside or in the old Claytonville school.
Register your camper today: https://form.jotform.com/251355804636257
Mini-Explorers Half-Day Camp: July 23 OR August 13
Camps for 5, 6 and 7 year old children who are ready to try a day camp. We will be doing the best activities from the big kid’s camps!
Each camper will attend with their adult - mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, auntie, etc. Each child needs an adult, but each adult can bring more than one child.
Dates: Wednesday, July 23 OR Wednesday, August 13
Hours: 9:30 - 11:30
Each camp will have different activities.
This camp fee is only $10/camper/camp and adults are free.
Please contact us at (306)764-2992 if you have questions.
This camp will be at the Prince Albert Historical Museum. Activities will be held outside and in the education space at the museum.
Register your camper today: https://form.jotform.com/251355850109253