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Think you know what it's like to live with dementia? Take a walk in their shoes. Use this life-changing immersion tool to educate and sensitize staff, family members and community to provide better person centered care. ATTENDEES GAIN: • Comprehensive instruction on the use of the VDT, research and methodology. • Dynamic, hands-on guidance that breaks down each aspect of the VDT experience for facilitators. • Marketing methods to successfully integrate the VDT into your community outreach efforts. • 5.5 NAB CEUs available upon request for long term care administrators. • 5.5 Nursing CEUs available. YOUR ORGANIZATION GAINS: • An in house tool that meets MN’s dementia training requirements. • An innovative and powerful way to improve care through the use of experiential teaching. • Recognition as an approved site for offering the Virtual Dementia Tour in your community. • A community education tool that will set your organization apart as a dementia resource. THE ORIGINAL AND PATENTED VIRTUAL DEMENTIA TOUR IS: • The first of its kind dementia sensory learning experience that is clinically proven to produce consistent outcomes. • An evidence-based program of building a greater understanding of dementia through the use of patented sensory tools and instruction.

3-hour session to experience the VDT and learn about dementia to enable you to provide better care for those living with the disease.

The Cypress Hills Dark Sky Preserve offers students a look deep into the amazing night sky from the classroom at the Observatory. Using telescopes, binoculars, constellation tours and stories, students learn the wonders of the night sky and the importance of darkness to the natural world. Dress warm, including a warm jacket, hat and gloves. Location: Observatory Duration: 1.5 hours Suggested Curriculum: LI4, SS6, OP8, EU9Booking Tips: For assistance scheduling larger group sizes for Sky-Trek Astronomy, contact us at outdoorclassroom@gov.sk.ca.

Throughout history, the Cypress Hills have gone by many names, including "The Thunder Breeding Hills", as it was believed to be a place where the weather came from. These hills have had a long human history, beginning over 8,000 years ago. Students will learn about cultural connections for Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples on this guided hike.  Location: Windfall Trail Duration: 1.25 hours Suggested Curriculum: PE6-9, DR6, IN6, RW7, DR8-9, W3, Native Studies10-30, PE20-30, Treaty Education: HC7, TPP8Booking Tips: If booking larger groups, we recommend dividing your class into smaller groups and booking multiple programs at the same time. If no additional park staff are available to book multiple programs in the same time block, please try another date or consider borrowing a self-use kit for a teacher/chaperone-led experience at the same time as the interpreter-led experience. For assistance scheduling larger group sizes, contact us at outdoorclassroom@gov.sk.ca.

Come explore the three ecosystems present in the Cypress Hills and meet some of the flora and fauna that make their home in this unique ecosystem on the prairies.  Students will learn about the biodiversity of Cypress Hills, explore the seasonal changes of spring and learn about the adaptations and strategies that different species use to survive and thrive. Location: Highland Trail Duration: 1.25 hours Suggested Curriculum: PEK-9, NSK, LTK-1, DS1, SE1, AN2, AW2, ES3, PL3, HC4, RW5, DL6, IE7, WS8, W3, ES20-TE, PE20-30Booking Tips: If booking larger groups, we recommend dividing your class into smaller groups and booking multiple programs at the same time. If no additional park staff are available to book multiple programs in the same time block, please try another date or consider borrowing a self-use kit for a teacher/chaperone-led experience at the same time as the interpreter-led experience. For assistance scheduling larger group sizes, contact us at outdoorclassroom@gov.sk.ca.

Attend a 30 Minute Long-Term Care Insurance Enrollment Meeting.

Attend a 45 Minute Long-Term Care Insurance Enrollment Meeting.

Starting at $275. For this service, it is not to exceed 5 persons. It is $10 per person after 5. In town only. No props included. Clients welcome to bring their own props I.E. blankets, signs etc. 15 shot guarantee depending on amount of persons.

Starting at $200. This is for a solo portrait shoot not to exceed one person. This service does not include props of any kind. Clients are welcome to bring their own. This is limited to in town only. Best service for creative portraits, graduation photos or babies who can sit up on their own. 15 shot guarantee. 

Starting at $275. Not to exceed two persons. Location can be in town or up to 20 miles outside of town. Props not included but clients are encouraged to bring their own. 25 shot guarantee. This covers one hour of shot time.