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Heritage Programs
Heritage Programs
Elman W. Campbell Museum
134 Main St. South, Newmarket L3Y 3Y7 (905) 953-5314 / Email: museum@newmarket.ca Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. newmarket.ca/museum
In-Person at the 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: 905-9535314 or museum@newmarket.ca • Junior & Senior Kindergarten: 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: *New! 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 and collection of Indigenous artifacts. Go on an adventure with our scavenger hunt and learn about trading while making a beaded bracelet. Note: *Admission for this program by monetary donation.
Community Outreach
From our Museum To You
Great hands-on interactive presentations for schools, seniors’ groups, youth groups | $60/ group. • Grandpa’s Tool Kit • Illumination • Indigenous Peoples • Vintage Treasures in a Basket • Victorian Christmas To book a program call 905-953-5314 or email: museum@newmarket.ca
Online
Learn About our History
You can now bring the Elman W. Campbell Museum into your home or classroom with our new Ontario Curriculum based programs and activities. Explore our educational offerings for grades 1 to 6 and 8 - and even an “all ages” learning component.
Enhance your learning with our new online activities suitable for schools, families and individuals.
Check back often as we continue to build our online platform. https://www.newmarket.ca/ museumlearn
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Heritage Programs
Wee Fun Wednesday at the Museum for Tots and Caregivers
Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. |$5/child |Suitable for ages 1 to 4 years. | Parent/guardian supervision required. No food or drinks in the galleries. Drop in programs for Tots and Caregivers will stimulate communication, cooperation, imagination and make new friends. Stop in for crafts and finish up by seeing one of our many displays! Join us for a different theme each Wednesday.
• January 10, Unicorn Day • January 17, Music Day • January 24, Transportation Day • February 1, Dinosaur Day • February 8, Valentine’s Day • February 15, Frog Day • February 22, Super Hero Day • March 1, Space Day • March 8, Puzzle Day • March 15, Woodland Creature Day • March 29, Ladybug Day
Friday Seniors Social Bees: Offered the first Friday of the Month
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. Bring along your knitting or a handiwork from home as we finish up the morning with coffee and chats!
Fridays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Ages 55+ | Prices vary according to activity. Pre-register by calling the museum at 905953-5314 or register online at play.newmarket. ca. Limited registration.
Friday, February 3 | Valentines | $5/person We will explore the origins of Valentines, learn about Vinegar Valentines, create a two-tiered Victorian Valentine craft and share memories about Valentine traditions. Museum staff will host a mini Victorian treasures display.
Friday, March 3 | Bring and Brag | Free Bring in a small treasured heirloom from home and tell us about it! Museum staff will host a mini “What Is It?” display.
Valentine Crafts at the Museum
Saturday, February 11 | Two Sessions: 11 a.m to 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 2 p.m | Suitable for ages 4 to 10| Parent/guardian supervision required | $5/child
Bring the family by to make a woven heart, try a scavenger hunt to win a prize and hands-on playtime with tabletop activities.
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Heritage Programs
March Break Fun Days!
March 14 to 17 | Two sessions 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Suitable for ages 4 to 10 | Parent/guardian supervision required |
Have fun all week long with a different craft theme, themed scavenger hunts every day, and hands on playtime with tabletop activities. • Tuesday, March 14, Unicorn Day! Make Your
Own Unicorn Terrarium! Includes themed supplies. $20/child. • Wee Fun March Break, March 15 -
Woodland Creatures Day! Create a woodland creature paper puppet. $5/child.
Older siblings welcome. Suitable for ages 1-6. • Thursday, March 16 – Dinosaur Day! Make your own Dinosaur Terrarium! Includes themed supplies. $20/child • Friday, March 17 – Butterfly Day! Create a painted Butterfly Doily craft. $5/child.
Love Local, Love Main Street New Exhibit!
Take a stroll back in time down our beloved Main Street. Discover newly created displays showcasing artifacts that tell the stories of local businesses from days gone by. Opens February 2023 | Tuesday to Saturday | 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.| Free admission (monetary donations accepted).
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