Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum

How the Grinch Spied on Christmas - Dec 15 & 16, from 1-3pm

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:14:11 PST

Learn how to be a spy by closely examining the spy of all Christmas spies, the Grinch!

Join us on Saturday December 15th and/or Sunday December 16th, in discovering the Grinch's spy skills.

Children will participate in story time and arts and crafts, while learning about spy skills and the Diefenbunker!

Cookies and hot chocolate will follow for all to enjoy.

When: December 15th from 1pm-3pm

Tel: 613.839.0007

Ages: 5-7

Cost: Included in the cost of admission.
Free for Museum Members and Connexion Card Holders.
Free parking is available on site

Please contact education@diefenbunker.ca or call 613-839-0007 to reserve your spot.

Spy Camp

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:45:38 PST

Summer 2013!

The Art of Espionage

This is the perfect introduction to the life of a Diefen-spy. The Art of Espionage will cover all spy activities, from stealth and sneaking to codes and disguises. Your child will get a taste of what it's like to be a spy, and will graduate as a level one spy upon completion!
July 2nd - July 5th, 2013 (all ages)

Making and Breaking Codes

Making and Breaking Codes is perfect for the child who speaks his or her own language and loves to solve puzzles. Campers will learn several methods of coding and decoding secret messages and will use this skill to solve the mystery of rogue Agent X.
July 8 - July 12th, 2013 (ages 7-9)
July 15 - July 19th, 2013 (ages 10-12)

Master of Disguise

This camp is especially for kids who love to dress up. Campers will be encouraged to wear a new disguise every day. They will come up with secret identities and develop the perfect disguise for sneaking around the Diefenbunker.
July 22rd - July 26th, 2013 (ages 7-9)
July 29th - August 2nd, 2013 (ages 10-12)

Investigation: Hunt for the Mole

Campers will become junior detectives at the Diefenbunker this week. They will learn stealth, observation and how to solve clues. They will use their new spy skills to find the mole within the Diefenbunker!
August 5th - August 9th, 2013 (ages 7-9)
August 12th - August 16th, 2013 (ages 10-12)

The Science Behind Spying

Have you ever wondered how to dust for fingerprints? Do you know how to read invisible ink? This week is all about experiments. Campers will use science to discover evidence and clues that will lead them to the capture of the rogue Agent X.
August 19th - August 23rd, 2013 (ages 7-9)
August 26th - August 30st, 2013 (ages 10-12)

Cost:

$225 per child per week

To register and for more information:

Please call (613) 839-0007. You can also download the registration form. Please fax (613-839-3725) or email spycamp@diefenbunker.ca us the completed form and we will follow up with you shortly.

Scavenger Hunts!

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:47:27 PST

Scavenger Hunts at the Diefenbunker Museum!

Take part in our Rex Zero Workshop (15 minutes) and then a spy themed scavenger hunt of the museum (45 minutes)!

Rex Zero Headquarters

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:56:13 PST

History of EPC

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:43:14 PST

Plan for tomorrow...today! The story of Emergency Preparedness Canada 1948-1998, David McConnell (in two parts).

Annual Reports

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:27:18 PST

Volunteer Opportunities for High School Students

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:01:38 PST

Gain valuable volunteer experience at the Diefenbunker!

Accessibility

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 16:08:59 PST

The Diefenbunker is a mostly accessible museum. Visitors will be able to make use of our elevator and ramps to move between floors and exhibits. Only individuals of limited mobility, those with walkers or wheelchairs, are permitted to use it with accompaniment from personnel. The elevator should not be used by people with strollers.

Due to the historic nature of the site, limited areas within the museum will be difficult to enter.

Wheelchairs are available on-site.

Storage Rentals

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 10:41:25 PST

Need some storage space? The Diefenbunker has space for rent. Please contact Brendan at b.goodfellow@diefenbunker.ca or call 613-839-0007 x276.

Map

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:56:15 PST

Cold War Comes to the Classroom

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:47:07 PST

Bring a Diefenbunker educational programmer into your classroom.

Diefenbunker Cold War Outreach Kits

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:40:45 PST

Bring the Cold War into your classroom with the Diefenbunker Cold War Outreach Kit.

Staff

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:00:57 PST

Diefenbunker, Canada's Cold War Museum employs six full-time staff, in addition to our team of student guides!

Board of Directors

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 12:53:44 PST

The Board of Directors of Diefenbunker, Canada's Cold War Museum consists of eleven volunteer directors, some of whom are founders of the museum.

Bunker Birthdays

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:04:52 PST

The Diefenbunker's spy-themed birthday parties give kids a fun and educational way to spend their special day!

The Cold War

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:37:41 PST

Civil Defence

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:36:15 PST

Nuclear War

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:30:01 PST

Cold War Bunkers

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:26:42 PST

Curriculum Links -- Grades 11-12

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:52:01 PST