Brantford-Brant Teachers

Interactive activity centres

The Brantford-Brant Children's Water Festival offers hands-on, interactive learning centres that provide students with an opportunity to splash their way to a better understanding of the importance of our most valuable resource -- water.

  • With a greater appreciation for water, it is hoped that students will be motivated to become water stewards in their classroom and community.
  • Each activity centre has been developed to complement Ontario Curriculum learning expectations. Each centre engages students and promotes a specific message that is relevant and easily identified by students.
  • Activities are approximately 10 minutes in length. Students will be encouraged to hypothesize and answer questions. Presenters will have students participate by assisting with experiments and presentations.
  • If you are interested in obtaining a list of activity centres and their description, please contact Festival Coordinator, Sue Brocklebank, at 519-621-2761 or 1-866-900-4722, Ext. 2278 or by email.

Registration

Registration for the 2024 festival opens on January 15, 2024. Register your class via Eventbrite. If you have any questions, please contact Festival Coordinator Sue Brocklebank at sbrocklebank@grandriver.ca.

  • The festival will be held rain or shine. Please ensure that all group members are prepared and are dressed appropriately.
  • Upon arrival at Mohawk Park, please have all students remain on the bus until a festival host greets you and provides instructions for the day.
  • To enhance your visit, please make use of the Teacher's Planning Guide and Site Map. You will receive the guide following your registration.
  • Activity centres are located around the park. With student safety in mind, activity centres are situated away from Mohawk Lake. Please ensure your adult supervisors are aware Mohawk Lake and the woodland trails are off limits to students.
  • Water festival staff will wear distinctive yellow Children's Water Festival t-shirts. Should questions arise, feel free to ask any staff member. They will be happy to assist you.
  • Lost and Found is located at the Information Tent.

  • Lunch is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. All activities will close at 11:30 a.m. sharp. Students will leave the activity centre areas and go to the designated lunch tents where entertainment will be provided. Activity centres will re-open at 12 p.m.
  • The festival ends at 2 p.m. At departure time, arrange to meet your students and adult supervisors in the bus marshalling area outside the parking lot. Please assemble all students and adult supervisors before leaving the marshalling area to board your bus.

Your feedback helps us improve the festival. Please fill out the evaluation form you will receive after the festival or send an email to Festival Coordinator Sue Brocklebank.

Contact Us

Grand River Conservation Authority
400 Clyde Road, PO Box 729
Cambridge, ON
N1R 5W6
Phone: 519-621-2761
Toll Free: 1-866-900-4722
grca@grandriver.ca