Summer Education Programs
The History Center invites children ages 7-12 to participate in the following summer workshop programs. Please call Beth Miller 362-1501or e-mail beth@historycenter.org to register or for more information.
Inventors and Inventions
Almost everything in our
modern world was invented by someone – TV, washing machines, cars, signal
lights, ice cream, you name it! Learn about the inventors like Edison, the
Wright Brothers, Marconi, Madame Curie and their amazing creations, recreate
their experiments, use their inventions and maybe even come up with an
invention of your own!
Ages 10-12: July 20-24 1:30-4:00
Chautauqua - Acting OUT!
Kids
can be real characters! Based on the Chautauqua of the 1800s, you will
bring history to life by recreating an historical character. there are
acting exercises, readers' theater and time to develop costumes and
props as well. Be prepared for visits by historical characters
portrayed by our professional actor! Families are invited to an
informal presentationon the last day.
Ages 7-9: July 13-18 9:00-11:30
Ages 10-12: June 22-26 9:00-11:30 and August 3-7 9:00-11:30
What's in Grandpa's Attic?
Become
history detectives as you discover clues to the past in the "junk" in
Grandpa's attic. Each day brings new objects and mysteries to be
solved, things to use and to play with - photographs, games, toys,
clothing, arts and craft supplies - there is so much to discover about
life in Grandpa's time.
Ages 7-10: July 27-31 1:30-4:00