AGGIE DAYS AN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN

AGGIE DAYS
AN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN
Wednesday, April 08 - Friday, April 12, 2015
9:30 am - 2:30 pm
BMO Centre, Stampede Park
Please note the grade specific days as follows:
Wednesday, April 08, 2015 - Grades 1, 2, 3
Thursday, April 09, 2015 - Grades 4, 5, 6
Friday, April 10, 2015 - Grades 1, 2, 3
The Calgary Stampede's Agriculture Education Committee is excited to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of
Aggie Days! We extend an invitation to teachers and students to attend this award winning agriculture
education program. Aggie Days is an excellent opportunity for students in grades 1 through 6 to learn
more about Alberta's agricultural industry from the experts.
Agriculture is Canada's leading industry, employing 1/3 of our work force. It is important for students to
have some understanding of farming and how it impacts their daily life, including where their food comes
from. Displays and interactive activities presented by industry organizations and volunteers are hosted by
the Agriculture Education Committee, and are designed to help your students learn more about Alberta's
agricultural and historical legacy.
Some of the curriculum aligned learning centers include:
COW MILKING
LLAMA INDUSTRY
BEEF PRODUCTION
CROP SCIENCE
FOOD SAFETY
EQUINE PRESENTATIONS
HISORY - INDIAN VILLAGE
WATER CONSERVATION
EGG MARKETING
HANDS ON VETERINARY
HONEY PRODUCTION
LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION
GRAIN FARMING
SUSTAINABILITY
ROPE MAKING
PLANT NUTRIENTS
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Pre-registration is mandatory for all students including home-schooled students.
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We encourage teachers interested in bringing classes to this annual agriculture education event to go
to www.calgarystampede.com/aggiedays to register.
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Registration can be done online or applications can be downloaded and faxed to (403-261-0495).
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Due to the high demand of the Aggie Days program we are not able to offer it to Kindergarten
students. We hope that Kindergarten students will have an opportunity to visit Aggie Days when
they get into the elementary grades or on the weekend with their families.
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Applications are processed on a first come - first served basis and there is a daily maximum
number of students allowed.
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Aggie Days exhibits will be closed each day between 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm for lunch, all classes in
attendance will be offered a rodeo presentation in the Stampede Corral during the lunch hour. We
encourage participants not to leave the exhibit hall prior to 11:45 am.
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Students should bring a bag lunch to eat at noon in the Stampede Corral; a concession will be open
in the Corral for those that wish to purchase lunch or snacks.
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Confirmation of your requested day will be emailed to you within a week of your submission.
Applications may be submitted online by following the link to the Aggie Days Teacher Information from
our www.calgarystampede.com/aggiedays website
Fax applications to (403) 261-0495
All applications must be received by January 31, 2015
For further information contact: Agriculture Administration, Calgary Stampede
(403) 261-0162 or email agriculture@calgarystampede.com
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AGGIE DAYS 2015
APPLICATION FORM
(Deadline January 31, 2015)
ONE APPLICATION FORM PER CLASS PLEASE
School:
Address:
City:
Prov.: __________ Postal Code_______________
Teacher Name: ____________________________
Phone:
Fax:________________________________
E-Mail:
1.
Please indicate grade level, number of students and number of supervisors for your class.
Grade Level:
1
2
# Students _______
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2.
CBE
3
4
5
6
# Supervisors _______
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CCSB
 OTHER
Preferred date - Please indicate below
 WEDNESDAY – April 08th
(Grades 1, 2 & 3)
Daily Schedule
9:30am- 12:00pm: Exhibits
3.
 THURSDAY – April 09th
(Grades 4, 5 & 6)
12:00pm- 1:00pm: Rodeo
Expected arrival time at Stampede Park: __________
 FRIDAY – April 10th
(Grades 1, 2 & 3)
1:00pm- 2:30pm: Exhibits
Departure time: __________
REMINDER
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Aggie Days exhibits are closed from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for lunch
A lively rodeo feature will be presented in the Corral during lunch
Cars pay a parking fee of $15.00; while buses park for free during Aggie Days
Concession will be open in the Corral during lunch for those who wish to purchase a lunch.
Applications may be submitted online by following the link to the Aggie Days Teacher Information from
our www.calgarystampede.com/aggiedays website
Fax applications to (403) 261-0495
Please note: applications will be approved as received- please submit early to ensure your class is
registered as maximum capacity cut off will be in effect.
For further information contact:
Agriculture Administration, Calgary Stampede
(403) 261-0162 or email agriculture@calgarystampede.com
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