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The School Train Program has been modified and
improved. The Northwest Railway Museum offers a fun and educational excursion into the past through the School Train program. This program is designed for 4th graders and targets 4th grade Washington State History and Social Studies requirements, but is adaptable for students in other age groups (for pre-school age students or younger, please see information on Pre-school Train below). School Train departs from the Snoqualmie Depot. School Train operates in May each year for three two-hour sessions each day. 2008 Schedule Program Dates Wednesdays: May 7th & 14th Thursdays: May 8th & 15th Times:
Session 1: 9:30am - 11:30am
Session 2: 11:00am - 1:00pm Session 3: 12:30pm - 2:30pm. Our 12:30 session is targeted, but not limited to, home school groups. Each session is two hours long, and does not include time to have lunch, so please plan accordingly. (Picnic tables are available on site at the the Museum, and at the two city parks close by.) Sessions are limited to 100 participants, including adult chaperones. Some sessions are full, so please call for up to date information. The School Train fee is $5 per passenger. Full payment is required by April 18, 2008 for all session dates. The program will run rain or shine. Be advised, there are no refunds. School Train begins with an introduction at the Gazebo, across King Street from the Snoqualmie Depot. Please arrive at the Gazebo 15 minutes before your session start time. Participants will be divided into groups to rotate through the following possible activities:
Students will receive a worksheet they can complete during the activities. This is intended to help students focus on the activities, as well as offer information they can take with them back to school. All groups will rejoin for the highlight of the program: a 35-minute excursion aboard the Museum's interpretive railway, the Snoqualmie Valley Railroad. A supplemental materials packet will be sent once payment is received. NEW Pre-School Train! The Museum is now offering a new experience. This year we are offering a program specifically oriented to toddler and pre-school age children. There will be activities (session participants will be split into 4 groups to rotate through the activities) including train tables and an art project, followed by a 25-minute scenic train ride on the Snoqualmie Valley Railroad. Date: SPRING PRE-SCHOOL TRAIN is now FULL Tuesday May 6th, 2008
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Session 1: 9:30am - 11:00am FULL FALL PRE-SCHOOL TRAIN Wednesday September 17th, 2008 Times:
Session 1: 9:30am - 11:00am Each session is 1.5 hours long, and does not include time to have lunch, so please plan accordingly. (Picnic tables are available on site at the the Museum, and at the two city parks close by.) Sessions are limited to 80 participants, including parents & adult chaperones. The Pre-School Train fee is $5 per passenger. Full payment is required to hold your space. The program will run rain or shine. Be advised, there are no refunds. To make a reservation or for more information, please call Jessie Cunningham, Educator, (425) 888-3030 ext. 204 or email jessie@trainmuseum.org Thank you for your interest. |
Above: A group of enthusiastic students enjoying School Train.
Above: Museum docent Bill Walker gives a presentation about how a locomotive works during School Train. Below: Two School Train volunteers pause for photos during the locomotive cab tour..
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Copyright © 1999-2005 Northwest Railway Museum. All rights reserved. The Northwest Railway Museum is located in Snoqualmie, Washington. Please call us at (425) 888-3030, or email
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