Student Programming 2023
Student Day at The Forks is back!
After 3 years of safe online programming, we are excited to re-launch our in-person Student Day at The Forks on September 22nd/23.
Teachers, Students, Parents, Homeschool organizations, non-profits and education creatives - you are all welcome to join us for this free celebration! We will have hands-on arts focused workshops throughout The Fork’s campus from 10am-2pm.
This year Culture Days Manitoba will offer students three learning opportunities:
- Workshops that require pre-registration. Use our online forms to select a workshop that fits your class or child. These are always free, but we need to schedule your students activity with the presenters. *space is limited
- Workshops that run Continously. We will have several workshops at The Forks that you can just walk up and learn. They will run continuosly from 10am-2pm. For a list of this workshops please click HERE
- Performances at The Forks. Join us at the stairs of The Johnston Terminal for student performers and children’s entertainers.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for Workshops
Workshop That Require Preregistration - Descriptions
Act It Out - Manitoba Theatre For Young People Workshop
Are your students quite the characters? This workshop encourages creativity and self-discovery as students use drama activities to explore three key acting tools: the body, the voice and the imagination.
For grades 1-5
Maximum group size: 25 students
Canadian Museum For Human Rights - Two opportunities in 2023:
GUIDED TOUR Students will explore multiple Museum galleries and expand on their understanding of human rights in Canada. Students will be challenged to think critically about Canada’s human rights history and its ongoing impacts, reflecting on what role they can play in Canada’s evolving relationship to human rights.
Program messages:
- Our understanding of human rights in Canada continues to evolve.
- Human rights have not always been upheld in Canada.
- People living in Canada have a responsibility to advance and protect human rights.
- Four (4) Museum Highlight Tours (75 minutes in duration) for a maximum of 25 students + 1 adult per group. Starting times are: 10:00 am (English), 10:30 am (French), 11:00 am (English), and 12:00 pm (English)
SELF GUIDED TOUR Students will explore multiple Museum galleries and expand on their understanding of human rights in Canada. Students will be challenged to think critically about Canada’s human rights history and its ongoing impacts, reflecting on what role they can play in Canada’s evolving relationship to human rights.
Program messages:
- Our understanding of human rights in Canada continues to evolve.
- Human rights have not always been upheld in Canada.
- People living in Canada have a responsibility to advance and protect human rights.
Groups of 20 students + 2 adults is recommended. There is no limit on the number of groups that wish to visit CMHR during this event although we would provide a short 5-minute introduction in Buhler Hall (located near the Main Entrance). The following 4 start time windows are: 10:15 am, 10:45 am, 11:15 am and 11:45 am. The duration of the visit is approximately, but not limited to, one hour.
PLEASE NOTE THESE WORKSHOPS ARE FOR GRADES 9-12 ONLY.
Freeze Frame - Stop Animation Workshop Students will tap into their creativity by creating a short animated video. Learning the basics of animation, participants will use paper to make a film using stop-motion techniques.
Offering two workshop times for 1.5 hours per workshop.
Pre-registration only.
Limit of 40 students per workshop.
Join us for a fun workshop that will get you moving with our experience hip-hop dance instructor. Wear non-marking sole shoes, clothing you can sweat in and be ready to have a great time!
Royal Dance at the Forks is a dance school located in the heart of Winnipeg at the gorgeous Forks.
Two Workshops: 12:30 - 1:00pm - Grades 4-7 1:15 - 1:45pm - Grades 8-12
Royal Dance can host up to 25 students at a time - if a class is able to provide 2 supervisors, then they can host up to 30 students.
If you’re ready to embark on an artistic journey inspired by the renowned Canadian artist Maud Lewis, join us for a card-making workshop that combines learning, creativity, and fun. Connect with fellow young artists, discover new mediums, and leave with your handcrafted greeting card that will undoubtedly bring joy to everyone who receives i
This workshop is designed for kids from grades 4 to 6. No prior artistic experience is required—just a passion for creativity and a curious mind.
We will supply all the necessary materials for the workshop, ensuring each participant has access to a wide range of paints, felt, papers, brushes, and more. All you need to bring is your enthusiasm and a willingness to explore the world of Maud Lewis through your own creative lens. See you at the workshop!
A fun and interactive way to learn how to write lyrics and create a melody. 10:15am - 11:30am - For students grade 4-8 12:00pm - 1:15pm - For students grade 9 - 12
Learn about how to compost indoors with worms! Check out our working worm bin, get up close and personal with our red wiggler worms, learn about how they live and compost for us, and why composting is so important for our planet!
Four workshops will be held with a max of 40 students at a time: 10:00-10:30am 10:45 - 11:15am 12:15-12:45pm 1:00-1:30pm
Yoga - with Laura Kolisnyk
Come and learn a variety of moves and stretches while learning how to calm down and breathe! Yoga gives kids practical tools that they can use on and off the mat — from building strength, to boosting flexibility, to providing helpful calming techniques, and so much more! Laura Kolisnyk is an actor, an instructor at MTYP and a long time yoga teacher to humans of all ages! One class only - 12:00pm - 12:45pm
To register for these workshops please click HERE
For more info, please contact Kerri Stephens @ [email protected]