BCTC AquaVan Set Up Requirements and Fees

To book the BCTC AquaVan in your school or community, please call the BCTC 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 (no GST) per student
Secondary: $10 (+ GST) per student

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 (+ GST)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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