BC Hydro AquaVan Set Up Requirements and Fees

To book the BC Hydro AquaVan in your school or community, please call the BC Hydro AquaVan Bookings Administrator at (604) 659-3488 or email us at aquavan@vanaqua.org

GENERAL SET UP REQUIREMENTS

1. A secure indoor program presentation space - 60' x 40', e.g. gym

2. Level parking space for the 35' (10m) BCTC AquaVan that is:

a) Near wheelchair access to your program room to wheel in our materials
b) Near two electrical outlets (110V, 15 amps, separate breakers) for our on-board life support systems.

3. Set-up takes place 1 to 1.5 hours before programs begin, or the day before.

4. We bring the live animals in from the BCTC AquaVan just prior to the programs.

SCHOOL PROGRAM FEES

1. Fees are based on a per student rate with a minimum daily fee of $1,000

2. Student Rates:

Primary / Intermediate: $10.50 per student plus applicable HST
Secondary: $10.50 per student plus applicable HST

3. Minimum number of students per day: 100

4. Maximum number of students per day: 150

5. Maximum number of program hours per day: 5

SeaChange PROGRAM FEES

1. 5 day program, includes an open-house community event
2. $1750 (for 4 classes)

COMMUNITY PROGRAM FEES

1. Maximum number of program hours: 5

2. Fee per day: $1500 plus applicable HST

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The cost to you is the same anywhere in the province, thanks to the generous support of our Partners in Aquatic Education.