First Year students learn about 19th century carpentry Photo courtesy of Sarah Silliman
At anytime during the year, we encourage prospective students to attend events and learn more about the site.
2013 Timeline
October 1st - Candidate Application due.
November - Invitation package sent to accepted candidates.
October / November - Training for Adult Aides begins. The Student's Invitation packet includes an invitation for adults from the candidate's family to participate as an Aide, which is based on needs of the program and an interview.
Complete Timeline :
October 1
Candidate Application Deadline
October 5
Student selection
October 7
Student acceptance packets sent
October 24
Students' acceptance response due
October 24
Adult Aides for Dame School class 1
October 26
Adult Aides for Engage class 1
November 7
Adult Aides for Dame School class 2
November 15-16
Kitchen Training
November 21
Adult Aides for Dame School class 3
November 23
New Student Orientation
December 5
Adult Aides for Dame School class 4
December 7
Adult Aides for Engage class 2
December 14
Christmas at Fort Vancouver
December 28
New Student Orientation
January 11
Adult Aides for Engage class 3
January 18
Second Year School Day 1
January 25
Engage School Day 1
February 1
Dame School Day 1
February 8
Advanced Youth Interpreters "House Docent"
February 15
Second Year School Day 2
February 22
Engage School Day 2
March 1
Dame School Day 2
March 15
Second Year School Day 3
March 22
Engage School Day 3
March 29
Advanced Youth Interpreters (to be announced)
April 5
Dame School Day 3
April 12
Advanced Youth Interpreters "Rainier Revisited"
April 19
Second Year School Day 4
April 26
Engage School Day 4
May 3
Dame School Day 4
May 17
Second Year School Day 5
May 24
Engage School Day 5
May 31
Advanced Youth Interpreters (to be announced)
June 7
Dame School Day 5
June 14
Get Outdoors Day/ Brigade Encampment