School Tours
Tours are interactive and students are asked to participate in activities. Tours are typically completed after a hike through the park where our Interpreters show students the different historical spots in the park and typically end by showing the students the best place to go fossil hunting! As a program addition, Interpreters will assist students in identifying the fossils they find, and the best part is they get to keep the fossils!
Open year round, Stonewall Quarry Park offers a variety of curriculum-based programs for various grade levels and disciplines. Our unique programs use a variety of creative activities to encourage students to explore, discover, and appreciate the topics at hand. Basic programs vary from 1 ½ - 2 hours. There are a number of program additions if you have more time to spend with us. We do recommend Fossil Hunting with an Interpreter as that is usually one of the students favourite parts!
All programs feature indoor and outdoor components. Participants are asked to dress appropriately for the weather conditions. We DO NOT cancel programs. Alternate indoor activities will be provided to minimize outdoor time in the event of extreme weather.
During programs, teachers and adult supervisors are expected to remain with the students at all times. Proper supervision during free time is essential for creating a safe and fun outing.
Choose from the programs and activities listed below to plan your day with us:
Hi, I’m Mr. Kiln!
Suitable for: Preschool – Grade 2
This program explores the changes heat causes in matter. Model ovens are used to demonstrate how heat changes cake batter to cake, clay to pottery, and limestone to lime powder. Outside, students get a closer look at the giant limestone kilns that were used to make lime powder in the quarry.
Quarry History: A Trail Through Time
Suitable for: Grades 2 – 3
What is a community? Travel back through time, investigating seven different communities that have existed in this area. We begin with sea creatures 450 million years ago and finish with today’s bedroom community. The outdoor tour looks for evidence of each community presented in the program.
Fossils: Stories Written in Stone
Suitable for: Grade 4 – 6
Using a variety of activities we explore the rock cycle and the wondrous world of fossils. Outside we look at fossils found in the quarry.
Limestone Formation
Suitable for: Grades 7 – 8
Looking for a new way to cover the rock cycle? We have the answer! This program takes an in-depth look at the formation of sedimentary rock. The highlight of the program is a spirited game of Win, Lose, or Draw.
Basic program:
- $5.50 / student
- Programs additions: (Additional $1.50 / activity / student)
- Guided fossil hunt
- Interpretive Exhibits
- Predator- Prey
- Historic town walking tour
Program Additions (Additional $3.50 / student)
Fossil Hunting with an Interpreter: We bring in a load of fossil rich rock from a local quarry and spread it in our designated fossil hunting area. The rock is broken in manageable size pieces so no special tools are required. Students are permitted to keep any fossils they find.
Interpretive Exhibits: Our new interpretive exhibits are filled with interactive displays and activities. The exhibits were designed to compliment our educational programs.
Beach (available June - August only): Enjoy an afternoon at the beach after your educational program. Complete with beach volleyball courts, picnic tables, food concession and staffed by fully qualified lifeguards. It is a great place for some fun in the sun! Baseball Bring your baseball equipment and spend the afternoon playing ball at one of our nine baseball diamonds.
Toboggan: Jimm's Hill provides the perfect spot to enjoy a toboggan ride. Bring your toboggans and take to the slopes.
Predator-Prey Game: Our creative version of hide and seek. Fun for all ages!
The following activities are available at no charge but must be booked in advance.
- Self-guided fossil hunt
- Baseball
- Tobogganing on Jimm's Hill
