Pioneer Studies

Facility: Claremont Nature Centre
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Program Levels:
Grade 3, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Course Types:
Afternoon, Day Visit, Morning, Overnight

Experience the simple yet challenging life of a pioneer in Upper Canada!

At an authentic pioneer cabin in the woods, students participate in hands-on activities and discuss some of the experiences and hardships of the early settlers.

Curriculum Connections:

  • Social Studies: Early Settlers in Upper Canada (Grade 3); Early Civilizations (Grade 5); First Nations Peoples and European Explorers (Grade 6)
  • History: New France (Grade 7); British North America (Grade 8)