EXPLORE JUNO
What was Canada like during the Second World War?
“With Explore Juno, I discovered what it was like for youth my age during the war. It made me think.”
Thomas, 11 years old.
Using interactive modules and touchscreens, the “Explore Juno as a Family” youth circuit makes visiting as a family more engaging!
What was Canada like during the Second World War? “Explore Juno as a family” is a youth circuit and accompanying educational activities that help children to discover the history of this conflict through different points of view: civil and military. Each module enables children and teens to reflect on historic concepts addressed specifically to them. Interactive games tied to the permanent exhibition allows for a better understanding of the transformation of the country from the 1930s to today, by leaning on such historically universal themes as immigration, total war, democracy and dictatorship, peace, and remembrance. Above all, the contents bring forth the experiences of men and women as well as youth who experienced the Second World War. This experiential visit encourages dialogue and critical thinking among all age-levels. In the last room, families tally up their points and learn more about Canada today, its culture, geography, climate and people. The tour ends with an exchange about the importance of memory work with one of the Canadian guides of the Juno Beach Centre.
Remembering yesterday in order to understand today… and think for the future
Thanks to the Your turn: What can you do? questions, Explore Juno also encourage families to consider the importance of protecting what the Canadian soldiers have already defended.
Committed to a sustainable development approach, the Juno Beach Centre includes 5 games in this circuit that question young people about their actions today and tomorrow to do their part in the face of environmental issues.
With the support of Région Normandie
The “Explore Juno as a Family” circuit is available in English, in French, in Dutch and German.
The Centre has also developed a specialized program of educational presentations for visiting school groups that enable students to have a unique experience on-site. As was the wish of the veterans who founded the museum, the Juno Beach Centre is adapted to the younger generations.
JUNO CACHING
Juno Caching is a 10-step quest to discover Juno Park between memory and biodiversity. Through this quest, families discover Juno Park with its historical riches but also its biodiversity in order to better protect it.
To participate, nothing could be simpler, download and print the flyer and go to Juno Park, opposite the museum. Free and open access.