School groups
SCHOOL DAY : MAY 26, 2023, from 9:30am to 3:30pm
REGISTRATION FOR THE 2023 EDITION IS NOW CLOSED
To be added to the waiting list, please email: eurekascolaire@liledusavoir.ca
WHAT IS EURÊKA!?
AN EXCITING YEAR-END OUTING THAT IMMERSES YOUR STUDENTS IN SCIENCE… WHILE HAVING FUN!
WHO IS IT FOR?
MAINLY, FOR 3RD-CYCLE ELEMENTARY AND
1ST-CYCLE SECONDARY CLASSES.
2023 theme
ENERGY!
EURÊKA! IS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO:
- Meet people who are passionate about science and technology, discover the equipment they use and ask all kinds of questions
- Take part in shows, workshops, activities and spectacular demonstrations
- Discover the extraordinary vitality of local science and research
- Give boys and girls from all walks of life a taste for STEM fields and careers
- Make the most of this UNIQUE activity
- All this is, offered entirely for FREE for the past 15 years!
F.A.Q.S for teachers
When Is It?
The next Festival day for schools will be May 26, 2023, from 9:30am to 3:30pm, however the Festival will run till Sunday May 25 at 5pm.
Who's It For?
Ideally for 3rd-cycle elementary and 1st-cycle secondary classes.
How Much Does It Cost?
All activities are FREE!
Where Is It?
At Parc Jean-Drapeau, at the foot of the Biosphère.
How Do We Get There?
– By metro – yellow line to the Jean-Drapeau station. When you exit the station you will be in the heart of the action!
– By school bus
– By bike : lots of bike and Bixi racks are available at the park.
How Much Time Should We Plan For?
As long as you like! There is between 2 to 6 hours worth of activities, it all depends on your availability!
What About Lunch?
Feel free to picnic on the site (there will be a sheltered area for a few hundred kids in case of rain).
How Many Supervisors Will We Need?
We recommend 1 accompanying adult for every 10 students.
What Will Happen When We Arrive At The Festival?
Each group will be greeted upon arrival by a festival agent.
Any Other Important Information I Should Be Aware Of?
We will send you an information kit a few weeks before the festival.
OVER 50,000 CAPTIVATED STUDENTS AND TEACHERS TO DATE!
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SINCE 2007, THE EURÊKA! FESTIVAL HAS BUILT AN ENVIABLE REPUTATION AMONG EDUCATORS, BY OFFERING EXCEPTIONALLY RICH SCIENTIFIC CONTENT through AN INTERACTIVE APPROACH, which ENCOURAGES HARD WORK AND PERSEVERANCE.
WHAT TEACHERS SAY ABOUT EURÊKA! ?
87%* of surveyed teachers enjoyed their visit
93% were impressed with the richness and diversity of the programming
94% are convinced of Eurêka!’s discovery and learning benefits
93% have attended Eurêka! more than once with their class
*Survey carried out for the Eurêka! Festival by YMS
EURÊKA! PROJECTS FOR SCHOOL GROUPS
