Children & Families
Programs for children build on the core curriculum, while families have many opportunities to learn, grow and play together. Summer camps, after-school programs, vacation camps, family days and family game nights all provide children with learning experiences in a fun and supportive environment. Our family programs allow the children to take charge and share their knowledge with their parents and siblings as the entire family learns more about our shared history. As always, our activities are based on hands-on, experiencial learning. As we develop these programs, we always welcome your feedback and suggestions! Please email your thoughts, suggestions or ideas to Zoe Keefer-Norris at education@oldyork.org or call us at (207) 363-4974 x12.
2011 Calendar of Events
January
24 Old York Sewing Days
Do you enjoy sewing? Then join us as we piece together short jackets, britches and petticoats to costume our Education staff. We will also be sewing 17th century costumes for modern children to try on as part of our next exhibit in the Remick Barn Gallery. Bring your sewing machine, fabric scissors, or just yourself for a morning of conversation and fabric fun. Monday, January 24th at 9:00 am in the Remick Barn.
February
22-24 Vacation in the Roaring Twenties
Travel back to the 1920s to enjoy three days of new freedoms and excitements! Build a Model-T Ford, record a radio broadcast, and watch some of the first moving picture shows. Explore artifacts and clothing from the roaring twenties, create your own art deco designs, and enjoy the music and dance of the Jazz Age before the Great Depression hits on Thursday! Preregistration required. Ages 5-12, Tuesday, Feb. 22nd – Thursday, Feb. 24th from 9:30am -1:30pm.
March
2 Bygone Board Games
Before Candy Land and Monopoly what board games did people play? Join us as we travel around the world from tribal Africa to ancient Egypt playing and making board games through history. Preregistration required. Ages 7-12, Wednesday, March 2nd from 3:00p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
7 Old York Sewing Days
Do you enjoy sewing? Then join us as we piece together short jackets, britches and petticoats to costume our Education staff. We will also be sewing 17th century costumes for modern children to try on as part of our next exhibit in the Remick Barn Gallery. Bring your sewing machine, fabric scissors, or just yourself for a morning of conversation and fabric fun. . Monday, March 7th at 9:00 am in the Remick Barn.
10 Amazing Iditarod
As the dog sled racers in Alaska struggle across the snow and ice of an historic mail and supply route, we will embark on our own Old York Iditarod. Build your sled and load it with supplies to fight your way through fictional storms, deliver letters of importance and collect gold along the way. Are you brave enough to survive this epic adventure? Preregistration required. Ages 5-12
Preregistration required. Ages 7-12, Thursday, March 10th from 3:00p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
15 Afterschool Architecture
Explore the town of York on a walking tour in search of historic styles of architecture. Learn the differences between capes and colonials, Victorians and saltboxes. Step into the future when you return to the barn and create your own futuristic architectural house out of cardboard, recyclables, and craft supplies. Preregistration required. Ages 5-12, Tuesday, March 15th from 3:00p.m. - 5:00 p.m.