Goal
To provide a unique, hands-on evening educational experience for students to learn about Fort Mackinac soldier life of the 1880s and aspects of Michigan history in a historic setting. Use of the site in this program and setting is an extension of the classroom and topics covered during the school year. This experience meets the standards of the Michigan Curriculum Framework Strands (MEAP test goals). See Michigan Curriculum Framework - MEAP Page for more details.

Grade Level
The programs are limited to grades three through eight (ideally Michigan History students).

Program Length and Availability
Evenings. Programs available from May 7 - June 4, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Group Size
Up to 60 students.
Four teachers/chaperones are required for the program (eight maximum).
Up to four additional paid chaperones may attend to observe, videotape or photograph the program. Chaperones can consist of a mixed group of teachers and parents, but teachers need to be a part of the group.

Fees
$15.00 per student/adult, $500 minimum
Transportation is not included in the cost.
A deposit of $250 (half of minimum cost) is required with application for program. Full payment is due two weeks prior to scheduled program. Date of program is not guaranteed until complete application is approved. Please make checks out to Mackinac State Historic Parks.

Program Fees include:

•  All pre-visit materials including teacher's packet
• On-site program including exclusive use of Fort Mackinac for your group with historic interpreters
• All necessary materials including a “Kepi” – an 1880’s style soldier hat students get to keep.

Visit Responsibilities
Each teacher/chaperone will be assigned duties ahead of the stay by Mackinac State Historic Parks (MSHP) to help with the activities during the evening experience. A pre-visit information packet will be sent to the participating school. It is important for teachers/chaperones to take an active role in the evening events. Schedules will be sent to the contact teacher in advance of the program. Teachers/Chaperones are required to attend to discipline problems, illness and minor injuries.

The contact teacher will receive a packet of information including pre- and post- visit materials, schedules of events and schedules of teacher’s/chaperone’s duties, background information, video about Fort Mackinac and a map of where events will take place. It is the contact teacher’s responsibility to distribute this information, prepare the students and teachers/chaperones for the evening and contact MSHP with any questions, comments and concerns.