Heritage Programs

At Our Museum

Curriculum-Based Education School Programs

The Elman W. Campbell Museum offers heritage school programs for students in kindergarten, to grade 3 (during the school year). Students will learn about the theme through objects in our collections and engage in hands-on activities.

$3.50/child | Bookings or inquiries: 905-953-5314 or museum@newmarket.ca

• Junior & Senior Kindergartens: Early Playtime in Historic Newmarket

• Grade 1: The Local Community and the Elman W. Campbell Museum

• Grade 2: Winter Celebrations in Victorian Newmarket (mid-November to December only)

• Grade 3: Early Settlers in Newmarket - Also available as an outreach.

• Grade 4/5: June is National Indigenous History Month. What are the three sisters? The grandfather teachings? See the diversity of Indigenous culture though the museum’s displays, collection of Indigenous artifacts, Metis reproduction artifacts and Inuit sculptures. Go on an adventure with our scavenger hunt and learn about trading while making a beaded bracelet. Admission by monetary donation.

Program Index

Community Outreach

From our Museum to You

Great hands-on interactive presentations for schools, seniors’ groups, youth groups | $60/ group.

• Grandpa’s Grooming Kit

• Life Before Electricity

• Indigenous Peoples

• Vintage Treasures in a Basket

• Victorian Christmas

To book a program call 905-953-5314 or email: museum@newmarket.ca

Canada Day Open House

July 1 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | All Ages | Parent/ guardian supervision required | FREE (monetary donations accepted).

Celebrate Canada Day with us! Central York Fire Services will be on site, have photo ops with the fire truck, free children’s temporary Canada Day tattoos, interactive tabletop activities and special displays.

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FRIDAY ADULT SOCIAL BEES: OFFERED THE FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH FROM FEBRUARY TO NOVEMBER

Fridays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Ages 18+ | Prices vary according to activity. Pre-register by calling the museum at 905-953-5314 or register online at newmarket.perfectmind.com Limited registration.

Drop in and join us the first Friday of every month for an engaging morning of different theme-based traditional activities and mini museum pop-up displays. Get creative while socializing at the Elman W. Campbell Museum, come out and make new friends while learning a new project. We finish up the morning with coffee and chats! *Please note, our October session will be held in the afternoon.

Friday, July 7 | Pin Cushion Teacups | $5/ person

Today we get crafty upcycling teacups and turning them into vintage-inspired pin cushions. Bring in your own teacup from home or purchase one from our gift shop for an additional $5 each. Share your secrets to creating the perfect cup of tea. Museum staff will present a mini pop-up sewing display from the museum’s collection.

Friday, August 4| Bring and Brag | Free Back by popular demand we are hosting a summer Bring and Brag! Bring in a small, treasured heirloom from home and tell us about it! Museum staff will host a mini “What Is It?” display.

Wee Fun Summer Fun: for Toddlers & Caregivers: Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Suitable for ages 1 to 4 | Parent/guardian supervision required $5/Child | Pre-register at newmarket. perfectmind.com

Our drop-in programs for Tots and Caregivers will stimulate communication, cooperation, imagination, and help tots make new friends! Stop in for crafts and explore our many displays! Join us for a different theme each Wednesday.

• Lots of hands-on playtime with tabletop activities

• Crafts

• See our changing displays

• Make new friends!

Summer Fun Days At The Museum

Suitable for ages 4 to 10. Have fun with us this summer with different craft themes, themed scavenger hunts and hands on playtime with tabletop activities. Parent/guardian supervision required. Pre-Register in advance at newmarket.perfectmind.com

Pirate Party | July 8 | 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | $5/child

Ahoy! Join us at the museum for some swashbuckling crafts, a scavenger hunt and pirate themed activities!

Mini Curator Day | July 11 and July 25|

10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |$5/child

Have you ever wondered what it is like to work at a museum? Participants will learn why we have museums, what kinds of artifacts are collected, how to handle artifacts and finish off with a scavenger hunt to win a prize.

Dinosaur Day at the Museum | July 13 |

10 a.m. – 11:30a.m. | $20/child

Make your own Dinosaur Terrarium, go on a dinosaur hunt and try dinosaur themed activities. Includes themed supplies.

Under the Sea Party | July 22 |

10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |$5/child

Celebrate summer as we dive in creating ocean creature crafts, go exploring with a scavenger hunt and have fun with under the sea themed activities.

Unicorn Day at the Museum |July 27 |

10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.|$20/child

Make your own Unicorn Terrarium, go on a unicorn hunt and have fun trying unicorn themed activities. Includes themed supplies.

Camping Party | August 5 |

10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. $5/child

Join us for a camping adventure with crafts, themed activities and try a woodland creature hunt!

Frozen Party at the Museum | August 19

10a.m. – 11:30 a.m. $5/child

Dress in your icy best and join us for some cool crafts, learn how to make your own ice cream and try some chilly activities.

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