Teachers

Prepare for Your Visit

We are looking forward to welcoming you to the 2026 Festival! Stay tuned for more information or join our email list to receive updates.

2026 Festival details

The 2026 Waterloo Wellington Children’s Groundwater Festival will have in person and virtual options.  

  • In person festival at Marden Park (7384 Marden Road, Guelph, ON N1H 6J2) . From Friday, May 22 to Thursday, May 28 from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
  • Virtual festival offered online on Tuesday June 2 at 10 a.m.
Register for the 2026 Festival at marden park!

Planning plays an important part in the success of your Waterloo Wellington Children’s Groundwater Festival visit. You will receive a teacher’s package and site map after registering and before your visit.

How to prepare you for visit

  • Review the Health and Safety Protocol prior to your visit.
  • Attend the orientation/planning session on May 8. If you don’t have received the meeting link, please email waterfestival@wwcgf.com.
  • Using your class list, divide students into small groups (5 or 6 students/1 adult).
  • Assign one adult supervisor per group. All supervisors are admitted free of charge. Please use name tags or stickers provided for all supervisors (parents and teachers).
  • Advise all group supervisors that they are responsible for the behaviour of their group during the visit, and the students must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please ask supervisors to keep children away from any beach areas.
  • All parent volunteers to arrive with the bus. No car parking on site. Note: Please contact WWCGF coordinator for any special needs concerns, or to arrange for a parking pass.
  • Distribute copies of the visit scheduler, activity centre list and the site map to all group leaders (teachers and parent volunteers).
  • Familiarize yourself with the site map and plan ahead by selecting activities and exhibits which best suit your groups’ interest. A visit scheduler and an attendance form has been provided for your convenience.
  • Start each group from a different location and move in rotation to avoid congestion. Each activity centre has been described for planning and organization.
  • There will not be a set lunch period. Each group is responsible for organizing their own lunch time at the designated lunch areas. Have students pack litter-free lunches to carry with them. You will not be able to purchase food on site.
  • By planning ahead and preparing all supervisors for your visit, everyone can take an active role in this valuable learning experience.
  • School will be invoiced. No payment on day of visit. ($15 per student. All adult supervisors free)
  • Resources to download/review:

On the day of the Festival

Take a look at some of the available activities we had during 2025!

Evaluation

We hope that you enjoyed the 2025 virtual festival.

Please help us to improve our services to you by completing our Teacher’s evaluation by following this link or by filling the form below and returning it by email to waterfestival@wwcgf.com or by mail to Waterloo Wellington Children’s Groundwater Festival, 10 Huron Rd, Kitchener, ON N2P 2R7.

For your convenience, a printable version is provided:

Date of Attendance: _____________Name of School: _____________________________________

Board: ___________________________________ Grade: ________

What were your objectives for attending the festival?
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Did the festival meet your objectives for the day?
    Yes___ No___ Comment:______________
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In your opinion, did the activities sufficiently complement the curriculum?
    Yes ___ No ___ Comment: _____________________________________________________
    ___________________________________________________________________________

 Which activities did you enjoy and would like to see again next year?
    __________________________________________________________________
    ___________________________________________________________________________

Which activities did your students enjoy the most?
    ___________________________________________________________________________

Any general comments (use reverse of page if necessary):
    ____________________________________________________________________________
    ____________________________________________________________________________
    ____________________________________________________________________________
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Thank you for participating in the Waterloo Wellington Children’s Groundwater Festival
10 Huron Rd., Kitchener, ON N2P 2R7

Please return by mail or email to waterfestival@wwcgf.com