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Day Care Centres

2012-2013

Educational and entertaining activities, lively interactive animations, costumed characters, unusual places. Over 65,000 participants yearly. The Plains of Abraham : a leader in the field of animation!

Ages 5 to 7 :
- The Little Officers' School
- Wake up Abraham!
- Going Back in Time

Ages 8 to 12 :
- The Big Officers' School
- The Small Turmoil
- The Great Turmoil

General Information


AGES 5 TO 7

 

THE LITTLE OFFICERS’ SCHOOL

Captain François Castel, otherwise known as Laviolette, has enrolled you as an officer. Become a loyal subject of the King and participate in various manoeuvres. Games, competitions, stories, mimes, quiz and riddles.

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WAKE UP ABRAHAM!

Abraham Martin, the famous farmer who gave his name to the Plains of Abraham, or his wife Marguerite, tries to convince their cow Caillette that she can no longer graze on the Plains of Abraham. You must explain to Caillette why this is so. History, games, puppet, mimes, making of a scale model, and many more activities.

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GOING BACK IN TIME

A Martello Tower soldier comes back from a long trip in the past to find the toys belonging to Emile, a six-year-old boy. Rediscover his hobbies and participate in your ancestors’ unusual games. Stories, period games, military inspection and mystery hideaway.

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AGES 8 TO 12

 

THE BIG OFFICERS’ SCHOOL

Discipline doesn’t scare you off? Then enrol in General Montcalm’s army to participate in numerous manoeuvres. Stories, games, gun and cannon competitions.

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NEW
THE SMALL TURMOIL

Discover the mystery of the Martello Tower. Stimulate your senses to unravel the plot surrounding the shady behaviour of the soldier of the tower. Quiz, riddles, games and period objects.




THE GREAT TURMOIL

Show how courageous, intelligent, strong and daring you are and enter the legend of the Martello Tower. You will then have to solve the mysteries hidden within the walls of the tower. You will meet the soldier of the tower, who will give you a hand. Face up to your fears. Military style games and competitions, mysteries to solve and period artefacts.
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Activity

Period

Age

Maximum capacity

Ratio

Duration

Language

Meeting place

Cost

The Little Officers’ School

August to May

5-7 years old

4 groups of 30 children

1 guide/30 children

2 hours

French

Discovery
Pavilion

 

$4.75/ child*

Wake up Abraham!

Going Back in Time

Martello
Tower 2

The Big Officers School

8-12 years old

Discovery
Pavilion

The Small Turmoil

Martello
Tower 2

The Great Turmoil

* A minimum fee will apply.

 

INFORMATION AND RESERVATION

The National Battlefields Commission
Group reservations
Telephone: 418 648-5371
Fax: 418 648-3809
E-Mail: isabelle.lussier@ccbn-nbc.gc.ca

A reservation is mandatory for every activity. A dining-room is available on request. All costs include taxes. Prices and details are subject to change.





 


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