Educational Programming

How can you educate your students about history? The answer is simple - you take them there!

At Castle Kilbride, we would be pleased to take your students back to the grandeur and opulence of the Victorian era, teach them about the traditions of the Livingston family or perhaps turn your them into “knights” at the Castle!

The Castle offers a full array of curriculum-based programming to meet all of your needs. All programs include a tour of the 1877 grand Victorian home as well as a hands-on activity and/or craft. For more information, please contact us.

Booking Information

Programs are offered Tuesday through Friday; morning or afternoon sessions are available. Be sure to book your visit as soon as possible to avoid disappointment by contacting Castle Kilbride.

Cost

The cost is $5 per student (taxes included). Teachers and up to 5 chaperones are complimentary. We require one adult for every six students.

Payment is required in full the day of your visit. We accept cash, debit, cheque, Visa and MasterCard. Invoices can also be created if that is what the school administration prefers. Cheques are to be made payable to “Township of Wilmot-Castle Kilbride”.

Current Program Offerings

Toys! Toys! Toys!

Grades JK, SK and 1

Laura Louise, the little girl who grew up at Castle Kilbride, loved toys.

She is said to have had one of the largest collections in all of Canada. But what kind of toys did little Laura Louise have?

Tour Castle Kilbride to see. From handmade wooden tops to mystical magic lanterns and so many more!

Content

Tour of Castle, Handcrafted History from A to Z Exhibit, play with toys of the past and make a small toy craft.

Duration

1 hour

Warming by the Fire: Customs at Castle Kilbride

Grade 2

*Offered last week of November and all of December

Join us this festive season as we share the customs and traditions from around the world as celebrated by the Livingston family long ago.

Students will discover the traditions of Scottish Hogmanay, German Weihnachten and Victorian customs as they tour the beautifully decorated home.

Content

Tour of decorated Castle, hands-on activity and create a traditional Victorian seasonal craft to take home.

Duration

1.5 hours

Knights of Kilbride

Grade 4

Set in the Middle Ages, Camelot was home to King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Today, Castle Kilbride is in search of its very own group of Knights. Do you think you’re up for the challenge?

This program is designed to compare the difference between a Medieval Castle and our 19th Century grand Victorian home. The similarities are incredible!

Your “Knights” will then learn how to spot a friend or foe just by looking at his heraldry.

Content

Tour of Castle, Fabled Exhibit including costumes from plays such as Camelot (co-curated by Stratford Festival Archives) and create a personal Heraldry shield to take home.

Duration

1.5 hours

Artifacts

Grades 5, 6 or 7

Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at a museum?

Students will participate in an extensive guided tour through Castle Kilbride, experience what it is like to handle and catalogue artifacts, and have the opportunity to investigate photographs from the collection and gather important information.

Duration

1.5 hours

Castle Quest - General Tour

If you have a large group (30 to 50 students) or have a limited amount of time, this is the tour for your class!

The program features a guided tour of the home plus a take-home activity.

The time can be adjusted to meet your needs.

Homeschool Days