Take your class on an adventure to Ventspils!
21.09.2022 - 12:20
This autumn, we invite pupils from all over Latvia to an unforgettable adventure in Ventspils. The Science Centre VIZIUM, Ventspils Digital Centre, and the prototype of a modern learning environment “Class of the Future” offer education-oriented and engaging tours.
In the departments of Ventspils Museum, you will be able to dive into history and to learn more about ancient items. Those fond of active leisure will definitely enjoy the "Cat's Path" at the Adventure Park or the exciting Water Adventure Park. After all the fun activities and long walks, you are welcome to relax at Ventspils Seaside Campsite.
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Awaken your curiosity!
Go on a digital quest!
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Welcome to the Ventspils Deer Garden!It is the right time to visit the Ventspils Deer Garden, to learn something new, and to broaden your horizons which are usually not covered during the classes! In the Ventspils Deer Garden, you will discover deer, ostriches, alpacas, llamas, Highland cattle, goats, sheep, rabbits, and various domesticated birds whilst feeding them some treats. Here you can enjoy horseback riding, relax on a trampoline, as well as ride go-karts and catamarans. When you feel that you have had your share of activities and walking, enjoy a delicious lunch on-site. There is no reason to feel bored in autumn - it is time for a meaningful adventure in nature with your family or classmates
Awaken your curiosity!
Pupils are invited to awaken their curiosity and to go on a technology and science quest at the Science Centre VIZIUM, which offers a wide exposition with more than 80 education-oriented exhibits that teach about science and technology in an interactive and engaging way. Here you will be able to experience a wide range of emotions, making your class trip an adventure to remember for a long time! When going on a field trip to VIZIUM, the class receives a 10% discount for the exhibition hall, whereas the teacher may enter free of charge! Information on registration and prices is available HERE.
Go on a digital quest!
The Ventspils Digital Centre invites you to its Minecraft, STEM, robotics, digital arts, and other workshops which allow your creativity flow and create many interesting things by using different technologies. The workshops will take place at the new Science Center VIZIUM! The workshop topics and content can be adjusted to fit the participant's age. More information about the Ventspils Digital Centre's technology workshops, opening times, and prices is available HERE.
Dive into history!
In the oldest building of the museum - the Livonian Order Castle - as part of the educational programme "CV of Musical Instruments of the Ventspils Museum", primary and secondary school pupils will learn about unusual historical musical instruments related to the history of the castle, city, and the surrounding area. In the class "Different Kinds of Skirts" you will learn more about the history, creation, use, and development of this fascinating garment.The secrets of the Ventspils Port will be revealed to primary and elementary school pupils during the "Portus Vinda" class, where we will try to identify different ships - sailboats, steamships, as well as modern cruise liners. Information on registration and prices is available HERE.
In the oldest building of the museum - the Livonian Order Castle - as part of the educational programme "CV of Musical Instruments of the Ventspils Museum", primary and secondary school pupils will learn about unusual historical musical instruments related to the history of the castle, city, and the surrounding area. In the class "Different Kinds of Skirts" you will learn more about the history, creation, use, and development of this fascinating garment.The secrets of the Ventspils Port will be revealed to primary and elementary school pupils during the "Portus Vinda" class, where we will try to identify different ships - sailboats, steamships, as well as modern cruise liners. Information on registration and prices is available HERE.
The Seaside Open-Air Museum is a place where children are welcome to learn and relive Latvian traditions. This year, the museum invites everyone to celebrate the first important annual festival Miķeļi. Through games, riddles, folk songs, and beliefs, children will learn about the Latvian traditions of Miķeļi. Information on registration and prices is available HERE.
Discover what a carpenter, blacksmith, weaver, shoemaker, and other craftsmen do in the interactive class "Crafts - the Golden Foundation of Life" at the House of Crafts. In addition, it offers a great opportunity to visit its new exhibition "Craftsman's Barn". For those who have not yet visited the museum, we offer the class "My First Museum Visit", which provides an introduction to the world of museums and includes learning about ancient classrooms and visiting craftsmen workshops. Information on registration and prices is available HERE.
During the class "Trees - the Author's Green Garden" offered by H. Dorbe Memorial Museum "Senču putekļi", the participants will have the opportunity to walk around the author's garden and to learn about his works. The class "Poetry for Iza", on the other hand, shows the behind-the-scenes of creating children's poetry, discussing Herberts Dorbe's children's poems written in the 1920s that the author dedicated to his eldest daughter Izolde, fondly referred to by her family members as Iza. Pupils will hear children's poems by H. Dorbe from the book "Apaļš kā pūpols" (1994) after which they will split into groups to find rhymes in the poems. Information on registration and prices is available HERE.
Enjoy the adventure together!
In this autumn season, pupils are also welcome to visit the "Cat's Path" in the Ventspils Adventure Park with five different tracks or to discover their fighting spirit and feel an adrenaline rush by playing paintball or laser tag.The Water Adventure Park,on the other hand, guarantees water fun and relaxation, using a wide range of water attractions. Its amusement area features an artificial wave pool, water slides, a mountain river, spa baths, a heated pool, and a children's pool. The spa area includes saunas, a Turkish bath, a salt room, massage showers, and a cold-water tub. Information on registration and prices is available HERE.
In this autumn season, pupils are also welcome to visit the "Cat's Path" in the Ventspils Adventure Park with five different tracks or to discover their fighting spirit and feel an adrenaline rush by playing paintball or laser tag.The Water Adventure Park,on the other hand, guarantees water fun and relaxation, using a wide range of water attractions. Its amusement area features an artificial wave pool, water slides, a mountain river, spa baths, a heated pool, and a children's pool. The spa area includes saunas, a Turkish bath, a salt room, massage showers, and a cold-water tub. Information on registration and prices is available HERE.
Learn digitally in the Class of the Future!
"The Class of the Future" allows pupils and teachers to discover digital learning possibilities. We will show how to teach the current curriculum by using digital games, interactive apps, and practical assignments. We will tailor the content of the programme depending on the subject, be it physics, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, design and technology or other subjects.
"Class of the Future" in advertising prints - explore the different types of prints and see what the various machines in the RADE design studio are capable of. Create a design. Explore the Class of the Future and create your own personal digital design using the available technologies. Print on a product. Print your newly created design on a product using the sublimation method! Information on registration and prices is available HERE.
"Class of the Future" in advertising prints - explore the different types of prints and see what the various machines in the RADE design studio are capable of. Create a design. Explore the Class of the Future and create your own personal digital design using the available technologies. Print on a product. Print your newly created design on a product using the sublimation method! Information on registration and prices is available HERE.
Piano Master of His Own
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Ventspils Music Library offers the class "Piano Master of His Own" (for grades 1 to 9, classes will be adapted to the age of the participants. Language: Latvian, Russian. Lecturer: I. Aulmane). With the Makey Makey Classic Kit for young inventors, any object (e.g., a banana, plum, kiwi, ruler, foil, water in a bowl, etc.) can be turned into a touch-sensitive keyboard to create a piano with 6 possible sounds. In the classes for younger children, they will learn about sound and noise and make their own digital piano from different objects. In the intermediate age group, on the other hand, children will sequence sounds from C to A, while the older classes will play a simple melody. In accordance with the level of perception of the age group, the class also includes various topics of life science and physics. Through experiments, children learn which materials do and do not conduct electricity, why one should not swim or stand under a tree during lightning storms, and why does an entire string of Christmas lights fail when a single bulb burns out. The class is free of charge, and the participants are required to bring fruits of their choosing (apples, bananas, kiwis, etc.).
Journey to space
The Ventspils Centre for Creative Learning offers the largest cutting-edge digital planetarium in the Baltic States where anyone can watch exciting star shows and 360-degree films about nature, the Universe, and planets. The Observatory, on the other hand, uses a high-quality telescope to observe the Sun. You can discover the space as well!
The Ventspils Centre for Creative Learning offers the largest cutting-edge digital planetarium in the Baltic States where anyone can watch exciting star shows and 360-degree films about nature, the Universe, and planets. The Observatory, on the other hand, uses a high-quality telescope to observe the Sun. You can discover the space as well!
Go for a walk!
The South Pier Promenade is a great place to watch the sunset and feel the strong breeze all year round. On the way to the lighthouse, you can see the sculpture "Sailor Cow" with a total height of 4 m, the fishing boats "Azova" and "Grots", and a giant "Chair". From the 12 m high observation tower, you can watch ships arriving to the harbour.One of the few remaining coastal defense structures in Latvia and the Baltic States - Fire correction tower of the Ventspils 46th coastal defense battery.
The South Pier Promenade is a great place to watch the sunset and feel the strong breeze all year round. On the way to the lighthouse, you can see the sculpture "Sailor Cow" with a total height of 4 m, the fishing boats "Azova" and "Grots", and a giant "Chair". From the 12 m high observation tower, you can watch ships arriving to the harbour.One of the few remaining coastal defense structures in Latvia and the Baltic States - Fire correction tower of the Ventspils 46th coastal defense battery.
Visitors can learn about the history of the tower and enjoy a wonderful view of the surrounding forests and the Baltic Sea from its viewing platform.Discover the largest collection of anchors in the Baltic States in the Seaside Park and enjoy climbing and crawling on wooden footbridges and other obstacles on the "Jungle Trail" within the park territory.
The new extension of the promenade of Ostas iela reveals a wonderful view of the Venta River, the Sea gate, the old port warehouses, the impressive collection of buoys, the exhibited ship "Rota", and a new environmental object with historical value - the propeller "Human Power", which was pulled up from 22 m depth of the sea.
Staldzene Bluff is distinguished by its unique untouched nature, which can be evidenced by standing on the newly built viewing platform or by using the illuminated wooden footbridge with sloped access to the sea.
The nature trail of Būšnieki lake is especially popular with those fond of active lifestyle. Nearby, you can enjoy a peaceful moment, standing on the viewing platform that reveals a wonderful panoramic view, with a footbridge extending into the lake.
Welcome to the Ventspils Deer Garden!It is the right time to visit the Ventspils Deer Garden, to learn something new, and to broaden your horizons which are usually not covered during the classes! In the Ventspils Deer Garden, you will discover deer, ostriches, alpacas, llamas, Highland cattle, goats, sheep, rabbits, and various domesticated birds whilst feeding them some treats. Here you can enjoy horseback riding, relax on a trampoline, as well as ride go-karts and catamarans. When you feel that you have had your share of activities and walking, enjoy a delicious lunch on-site. There is no reason to feel bored in autumn - it is time for a meaningful adventure in nature with your family or classmates
See you in Ventspils!
