2023 Norfolk County Heritage and Culture Guide

2023 Events Exhibitions Programs

YOUR MEMBERSHIP

The FUTURE of our HISTORY

Norfolk County Heritage & Culture has revamped its membership program. All memberships run the calendar year January 1 to December 31 and members will receive increased bene ts. When you support us through the purchase of a membership at one of our sites, not only will you receive increased bene ts, but these bene ts will extend to all Norfolk County Heritage & Culture sites. Bene ts include:

• New for 2023: development of a members’-only website portal

• 3 easy ways to join: online, by mail, and in-person

• Early bird registration on select workshops and programs

• Electronic invitations to exhibition openings, select events, and e-bulletins

• Subscription to the Norfolk County Heritage & Culture bi-annual publication ART-I-FACTS

• 10% discount on select programs and workshops for children, youth and adults

• 10% discount on gift shop purchases (some exclusions may apply)

• Corporate logo in ART-I-FACTS (applicable to corporate members only)

More Bang for Your Buck

Access to 1000+ museums for free

Upgrade your membership to get access to 1000+ museums and cultural/historic facilities all across North America with North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) and Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM). To upgrade your membership make an additional donation to one of Norfolk County’s Heritage & Culture sites. The donation combined with your membership price must total at least $100.00. Contact one of our sites to learn more about this opportunity.

HERITAGE & CULTURE MESSAGE

WELCOME TO the 2023 Norfolk County Heritage & Culture Events, Exhibitions and Programs Guide. After a two-year hiatus, we are very pleased to be publishing this again.

Throughout the year, the Norfolk County Museums and Archives host a variety of special events, hands-on workshops, concerts, theatre performances, camp programs and present an engaging array of exhibits. There really is something for everyone.

Join in the family fun at Easter Eggstravaganza hosted by the Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum or tour Oakwood Cemetery with the Norfolk County Archives. What could be more fun than Arbour Dog Races, a new event hosted by the Port Dover Harbour Museum or attending a Halloween Pottery Paint Party at the Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage Centre?

We are very proud of the vast array of quality programs we offer to children and youth. Our sites offer March Break and Summer Camps, special holiday programming and Night at the Museum. Here’s a tip…register early because our programs fill up quickly.

We invite teachers and youth leaders to contact us to find out more about our curriculum-based education programs that can be delivered onsite, in the classroom or virtually. These programs are hands-on, educational, and engaging and a wonderful way to expand your classroom programming.

We also provide valuable opportunities for youth volunteers and offer youth mentorship programs. Through their participation in our programs, youth volunteers can accumulate volunteer hours, build a resume and gain valuable skills and knowledge. Our youth mentorship program provides opportunities for experienced youth volunteers to mentor new volunteers. We also offer engaging and interesting co-op placements for high school students and provide internship opportunities.

Cantelon: The Life & Works of William Edgar Cantelon will launch in celebration of May is Museum Month and will include a department wide exhibition highlighting Norfolk County’s beloved historian and prolific artist. This project has been ongoing for the past year documenting his works in both public and private collections and producing a documentary of his life and work.

Our goal continues to be to Inspire, Educate and Entertain and we hope that as you read through our 2023 Norfolk County Heritage & Culture Events, Exhibitions and Programs Guide you’ll find something that will do just that.

We look forward to seeing you in 2023!

Melissa Collver Director, Heritage & Culture

DELHI TOBACCO MUSEUM & HERITAGE CENTRE

2023 EVENTS

ANNUAL INDOOR STREETSCAPE YARD SALE

Saturday May 20 | 8 a.m. to Noon

Join us for a vast selection of goods at our annual yard sale in support of the Museum! Also, be sure to visit the Delhi & District Horticultural Society Annual Plant & Bake Sale hosted on the Museum’s grounds.

NORFOLK COMMUNITY DAY

June 10

The museum is participating in Norfolk Community Day and will feature multicultural exhibits and other activities throughout the day. Watch for more information.

HALLOWEEN PAINT-YOUR-OWN POTTERY

October 14 | 1:00-3:00pm

Cost TBD

Paint your own Halloween themed present to give to a loved one (or keep yourself!). Crock-a-Doodle is coming to us with all the supplies needed to make a mess and take home a treat! Treasures will be ready to pick up before Halloween. All-ages, parent supervision required. Pre-registration by October 7 required. Email delhi.museum@norfolkcounty.ca to sign up.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PENNY SALE

November 4 - December 2

Cost TBD

Try your luck with our annual Penny Sale. Pick the prize(s) you wish to win, and drop in your ticket!

Tickets: $5 for 25. Draw Date – Tuesday, December 5

2023 EXHIBITS

HARVESTFEST: MEMORIES OF THE DELHI HARVEST FESTIVAL

September 8-December 22

The Delhi Harvest Festival was Delhi’s biggest event for decades – the downtown came alive with a midway and special entertainment. Starting in 1970, community members competed in priming and hand tying contests; kids dressed up their bikes and pets. A highlight each year – one lucky young woman was chosen as the Ontario Tobacco Queen, and represented the tobacco industry all over Ontario. If you have any photos or memorabilia, please contact the museum at delhi.museum@ norfolkcounty.ca by June 1.

DELHI YOUTH PROGRAMMING

MARCH BREAK

March 16 & 1 7 – 9 to 11 am

Drop in Thursday and Friday morning to make a craft and take a self-guided tour of the museum. Recommended for kids 5-10. Admission by donation.

SUMMER CAMP

*Register for a day or an entire week! Registration starts Wednesday, May 10 online and in person and operates on a first come, first served basis. Camp runs from Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for children 5 to 10 years of age. Cost is $33 per child. DTM&HC also offers Extended Camp Care from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. for an additional $5 per day, per child. Camp days follow a school-based structure with two nutrition breaks.

Creative Kids

July 17-21

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Unleash your creativity! Summer Camp begins by tapping into our campers’ artistic side. We will dive into the world of art through sketching, sculpting, and painting, stage our own original play, create delicious kitchen concoctions, and (hopefully!) hit all the right notes with our DIY musical instruments.

Outdoor Quests

July 24-28

Put on your sunscreen and join us for some outdoor exploration. This week, we will learn survival techniques and how to use a compass. Campers will take nature hikes, work in the garden, and spend lots of time outside.

Sensational STEM

August 14-18

Eureka! Sensational STEM week at the museum and that means the kids will be mixing up a bit of mad science, embracing their inner inventors, engineering tall towers and magnificent marble runs, and trying their hand at a little Museum CSI.

NORFOLK COUNTY ARCHIVES

2023 EVENTS

GENEALOGY SPEAKER MINI SERIES

Ken

McKinlay,

Top 10 Tips For Being a Better Researcher

January 30, 2023 | 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Virtual event by donation

This presentation will be a top ten countdown of what Ken considers the top tips and tricks for finding your ancestors. However, unlike the usual top ten lists Ken won’t be discussing the specifics of doing searches but will instead be looking at the big picture when doing your genealogy and family history research. Ken has been a genealogist for over 20 years and runs the blog Family Tree Knots, he lives in Ottawa.

Jenna Lemay, Chief Joseph Brant’s Family History

March 23, 2023 | 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Virtual event by donation

Jenna has conducted extensive research on Chief Joseph Brant’s family history and in this presentation will share her research methodology and findings on Brant’s genealogy.

Jenna is the Digital Archives Technician at the Shingwauk Residential School Centre in Sault Ste. Marie and an independent genealogist who specializes in First Nations and Métis ancestry.

PERSONALITIES OF THE PAST: OAKWOOD CEMETERY TOURS

Summer 2023 | Dates to be Announced

$20 per person

Join Joshua Klar, Norfolk County Archivist, on an exclusive guided tour of Oakwood Cemetery and hear true stories of prominent Norfolk County citizens from the past. We may even meet and interact with some unique personalities along the way! Pre-registration required.

3RD ANNUAL NORFOLK COUNTY GENEALOGY SYMPOSIUM

September 16, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

$25 per person

A conference style event that includes vendors, a used book sale of local history and genealogy books, a workshop and engaging sessions on family history research from various guest speakers across Ontario. The symposium offers a variety of topics geared for both beginners and avid genealogists! Pre-registration required.

ADVENT CHRISTMAS JUNK JOURNAL WORKSHOP

November 25, 2023

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

$50 per person

In this workshop, Kathy will introduce you to the junk journal craft, teaching you how to assemble and embellish your own Christmas Advent Junk Journal. Take your keepsake journal home and fill with your holiday memories or gift it to a friend! Just in time for Christmas. This workshop is perfect for beginners! All supplies provided. This workshop is recommended for ages 18+. Pre-registration required.

2023 EXHIBITS

CANTELON: THE LIFE & WORKS OF WILLIAM EDGAR CANTELON

Runs Wednesday, May 3, 2023 – Friday, December 22, 2023

Launched in celebration of May is Museum Month, this Norfolk County Heritage & Culture Department wide exhibition highlights historian and artist William Edgar Cantelon. Norfolk County Archives will be showcasing the works of Simcoe and surrounding area and will highlight archival documents and photographs from Cantelon’s private papers.

ARBOR DOG RACES

June 24 | 11:00am-2:30pm

Event generously sponsored by The Arbor

Calling all dashing Dachshunds! Bring your four-legged best friend and join us in Riverfront Park for the first annual Arbor Dog Races! Weenies will race to claim the prize of fastest hot dog around. Are your dogs a little taller? Don’t worry, we’ll have a Heinz 57 race for everyone else. Enter our Costume contest and parade your pup to the pier! There will be vendors and an awards ceremony for our winning pooches.

Costume contest: $2/dog. Dog races: $5/dog. 11am: Costume Contest on the ALMIDART Dock - open to all breeds

11:30: Costume Parade down to the Pier!

12:15: Dachshund Arbor Dog Race- first heat

1:15: Heinz 57 Race- all breeds welcome 2:00: Awards Ceremony

Register in advance by emailing portdover.museum@norfolkcounty.ca (registration not required but appreciated).

Do you make or sell puppy related items? Email the address above to become an event vendor ($10 Per table).

PORT DOVER HARBOUR MUSEUM 2023

EVENTS

SEA GLASS WORKSHOP WITH INGRID ZYMA-IRVIN

March 18 OR March 25 | 1:00-3:30pm

$50 per person

Join Ingrid Zyma-Irvin and make a beautiful heart or fish-themed piece of home décor from authentic Lake Erie sea glass! All supplies are provided. Pre-registration required.

MACTALLA ROAD

April 20 | 7:00pm

$20 per person

We’ve got a great evening of music in the museum planned for you! MacTalla Road’s Carole Pines (vocals, penny whistle, piano, guitar) and Bob MacLean (vocals, guitar, mandolin) are a fun, toe-tapping Celtic/Traditional duo performing songs and tunes with a traditional East Coast and UK feel. Tickets available online (check our website for details) or in person starting February 1.

DIY DOORMAT WORKSHOP

May 13 | 1:00-3:00pm

$60 per person

May is Museum Month! Join us for some crafty fun by attending a nautical-themed DIY doormat workshop from Blank Canvas Creations. At the end of the workshop, you’ll be able to take home a personalized décor item that perfectly suits your home and personality. Doormats measure 60cm x 40cm. This workshop is recommended for ages 14+. Pre-registration required.

THE SALVATION ARMY JUBILEE BRASS BAND CONCERT

Saturday July 22 | 6:30pm

Join the Jubilee Brass band for an evening concert in Riverfront Park. Bring your own lawn chair. Admission by donation.

ANNUAL FUN CAR RALLY

September 30

$25 per car

Returning to its original one-day format, our Car Rally is back and better than ever! During this fun family event, support the Port Dover Harbour Museum while cruising Norfolk’s scenic country roads! Drivers, navigators and friends will travel on a secret route, while answering questions about what they see along the way.

*New for 2023: Our Car Rally STARTS at the Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum. 11am: Registration Cut off; 11:30 am: Mandatory Driver/Navigator Orientation Meeting.

PUMPKIN PAINTING PARTY

October 21

$5.00 per child

This one’s for the kids! Paint your own pie pumpkin, take part in a Costume Parade around Riverfront Park (weather dependent), and then get your groove on in a museum dance party! Don’t forget to grab your treat bag! Participants must be between the ages 3-10 years old. Pre-registration required.

11:00 Painting Program #1

12:00 Costumed Parade and Dance Party and (included participants from both programs, time to change out of/into your costume included)

1:00 Painting Program #2

MOONLIGHT AND MAYHEM

October 26, 27 and 30 | 8:00-9:00pm

$25 per person

Join Inspector John Wilson Murray, the Great Canadian 19th century detective, on a guided moonlight stroll to hear true stories of dark secrets, dastardly deeds, and deathly tales set against the backdrop of Norfolk County’s quaint lakeside town of Port Dover.

2024 EVENT

CAPTAIN’S POLAR BEAR LEVEE

January 1 | Doors open at 1:00pm

Our in-person Captain’s Polar Bear Levee and Fiddle Party is back! Join us at the museum New Year’s Day. Bring your fiddle or other instrument and join in the fun, or sit back and enjoy the tunes and company. Doors will open at 1:00pm and the levee starts after the Polar Bear Dip. Admission is by donation. We will also be collecting non-perishable food items for the Lifeline Food Bank. Remember, this is the perfect time to renew your membership for 2024 and support your museum!

MOONLIGHT AND MAYHEM: October 26, 27 and 30

PORT DOVER YOUTH PROGRAMMING

MARCH BREAK

March 13-17 | 1:00-3:00pm

Admission by donation

Drop in each afternoon from Monday to Friday to make a craft – we’ve got a new craft each day! Don’t forget to do a scavenger hunt and take a self-guided tour of the museum while you’re here. Recommended for kids ages 5-10.

YOUTH VOLUNTEER & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

Orientation Day

Friday, June 16 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Port Dover Harbour Museum is starting a Youth Volunteer and Mentorship program inspired by the successful Waterford Heritage and Agricultural Museum system. Youth volunteers can offer something unique to our programs, whether you have a special talent or interest or just enjoy working with kids.

The Youth Volunteer and Mentorship Program is offered to youth ages 13 and older. Volunteering is a great way to begin to build a resume, earn school volunteer hours, make new friends, and develop leadership skills.

Before they can begin to volunteer, all youths are required to attend an orientation day at PDHM. This short session includes an introduction to the museum, Health & Safety and AODA training, a fun museum challenge, and a pizza lunch. After successful completion of the museum orientation, youth volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in programming. Volunteers will be scheduled based on need. Pizza provided. Pre-register by emailing: portdover.museum@norfolkcounty.ca

SUMMER CAMP

Join us for full-day, in-person summer camps that are crammed full of cooperative games, competitions, dancing, drama activities, outdoor adventures and nature walks, experiments, crafts, and so much more! There’s a little bit of everything for all types of kids ages 5-10. Registration starts Wednesday, May 10th, in person and online. Camp runs Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with the exception of holidays. Register for individual days or for a whole week. Cost: $33 Extended care is available from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for an additional fee of $5 per child, per day.

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Arrr Matey, it’s Pirate Week!

July 3-7

Ahoy! Live like a pirate for a week. Find the gold on treasure hunts; work on your mapping, flag making, ship designing skills and more!

Sensational Science

July 10-14

Look out! This week the kids will be mixing up a bit of mad science, embracing their inner inventors, engineering tall towers, and cooking up some experiments.

Art Attack

August 1-4

Paintbrushes ready! Bring out your artistic side while we dive into the world of art through sketching, sculpting, and painting. Inspire your creativity as we visit local artisans.

Creepy Creatures

August 7-11

Are you afraid of bugs? Learn about all the creatures in the lake, in our dreams, and under our noses with crafts, games and activities.

Cancellation Fee: If there is not enough interest in a specific camp program, the program will be cancelled and those who have registered will receive a full refund. If a cancellation request is received more than three days prior to the start of the program, a full refund, less a $5 administration fee, will be issued. If within three days of the start of the program, a refund will not be issued.

BOTTLED SPIRITS (& POP) EXHIBIT: Runs Friday, October 2 – Friday, January 31, 2024

WATERFORD HERITAGE & AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM

2023 EVENTS EVENT EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA

Saturday, April 8 – 10:30a.m.

WHAM’s famous Easter Eggstravaganza is going even bigger with a record 6,000 chocolate eggs and multiple chances to win special prize packages. Doors open at 10:30a.m. on a first come, first served basis. This outdoor egg hunt starts at 11:00a.m. Admission is $5 per children 12 years and under.

*Bring your own basket. Sponsored by the Waterford Chamber of Commerce.

WHAM CAR BOOT SALES

Saturday, June 10, July 8 & August 12 – 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Calling all treasurer hunters! Start your Saturday morning thrifting at WHAM with this old-fashioned English styled flea market. Vendors selling antiques, collectables and gently used wares will be setup on the museum grounds between 8 and 12pm. Admission is free. Cancelled if raining.

Interested in becoming a vendor? Contact the museum for full details.

AGRICULTURAL HALL OF FAMEINDUCTION GALA

Sunday, September 10 – 2 p.m.

The Norfolk County Agricultural Hall of Fame at WHAM honours and celebrates Norfolk County’s outstanding contributions to agriculture and promotes the importance of these achievements. Join us as we formally recognize the 2023 recipients and unveil the new exhibit highlighting their outstanding accomplishments. *Anyone can nominate candidates for induction; contact the museum for details

MOONLIGHT & MAYHEM: HAUNTED WALKING TOUR OF OLD VITTORIA

Friday, October 20 & Saturday, October 21

This year’s famous haunted walks are on the road with a special trip to historic Vittoria. Join us for guided tours through the village to hear the deathly tales of local lore that have emerged from the quaint homes and gentle fields of the area. Tours run Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights with full details on the web. Tickets: $25. Pre-registration required – a rain or shine event.

HOLIDAY STARLIGHT SHOPPING

November 2023

Kick off your holiday shopping by visiting Bowlby Bros. & Co., the museum’s famous gift shop. Featuring home and garden products, unique seasonal ornaments and fabulous stocking stuffers. The museum will operate with special evening hours to join other vendors in conjuction with the Waterford Chamber of Commerce for a night of holiday splendor.

2023 EXHIBITS BOTTLED SPIRITS (& POP)

Runs Friday, October 2 – Friday, January 31, 2024

This featured exhibit highlights Ontario’s bottling history through nearly 150 years of glass and stoneware vessels – ginger beers, sodas and siphons. You’ll be amazed at the variety and ingenuity of this bottling industry.

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INNOVATION OF COCKSHUTT

Runs October through February, 2024

Founded as the Brantford Plow Works by James G. Cockshutt in 1877, the Cockshutt Plow Company was responsible for nearly a century of agricultural innovation with the launch of tractors, combines and farm implements. In partnership with Laurier University, Brantford and the Canadian Industrial Heritage Centre, this will be a featured exhibition in the Agricultural Gallery.

OUR COMMUNITY SERIES: A DISAPPEARING LANDSCAPE: THE TOWNSEND BARNS PROJECT PART II

Runs July through September, 2023

Barns have become an important part of our agricultural heritage but with the ever changing needs of the farming industry, many have vanish. Explore the historic barns of Waterford and Townsend through Part II of A Disappearing Landscape.

FOUNDERS CELEBRATION: WATERFORD

TOWNSEND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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Runs Wednesday, October 18 to Saturday, January 6, 2024

A celebration in honour of the WTHS as we mark the last year of the society with over 50 years of preserving, documenting, collecting and showcasing Waterford and Townsend’s history.

2023 WORKSHOPS

WHAM offers a variety of workshops throughout the year. Watch for details on the web and social media.

A DISAPPEARING

LANDSCAPE: THE TOWNSEND BARNS PROJECT PART II

WHAM YOUTH PROGRAMMING

MARCH BREAK

Monday, March 13 - Friday, March 17

Experience a fun-filled WHAM March Break with special access to hands-on learning through history, science, art, outdoor adventure, and much more. Camp runs from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. For youth ages 5 to 11 years. Cost is $33 per child, per day. Extended Camp Care is available from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for an additional $5 per child, per day. Camp days follow a school based structure with two nutrition breaks. Youth should come prepared with appropriate outdoor clothing.

WHAM SUMMER CAMP

WHAM’s summer camp aims to inspire, educate and challenge participants through fun and creative hands-on learning. Our dedicated and supportive staff and volunteers integrate outdoor play, creative crafts and community involvement into the daily activities. Camp is organized into theme weeks incorporating a variety of topics, guests and field trips.

*Register for a day or an entire week! Registration starts Monday, May 15 and operates on a first come, first served basis.

Camp runs from Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for children 5 to 11 years of age. Cost is $33 per child (extra fees may be requested for trip days). WHAM also offers Extended Camp Care from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. for an additional $5 per day, per child. Camp days follow a school-based structure with two nutrition breaks.

Raiders of the Lost Artifacts

July 3-7

Summer kicks off with a history-themed week! Campers will dig through time to explore how our ancestors and mammals once lived in Norfolk. Learn the tricks of the trade from archaeology, paleontology and conservation with special guests and some amazing handson learning.

Fear Factor Week

July 10 - 14

Get your gross-out goggles on for this week! Challenges through food, insect and reptile exploration and outdoor endurance activities will have campers testing their limits. We’ll get our hands dirty in the kitchen and out on Waterford’s incredible Heritage Trails.

WHAM’s Got Talent!

July 17 - 21

Think you have what it takes to see your name in lights? This week we showcase our talents of all kinds through music, creative movement, drama and more! Learn what it takes to be a triple threat in Hollywood North.

Let’s do the Time-warp again!

July 31 – August 4

Hold on to your seats as we fly through time! We’ll visit a different decade every day of the week as we go from the 1920s – 1960s to explore the past. Everything from dance and clothing, to cartoons and sports of yesteryears will have campers walking down memory-lane.

Fun with Food

August 7 – 11

It’s time to put on the aprons and head into the kitchen! This week, campers will explore the world of food. They will learn to how to bake delicious desserts, create their own homemade pizza, and battle it out in WHAM’s annual cookie bake-off.

Around the World

August 14 - 18

Food, glorious food! We’ll indulge in treats from around the world this week as we explore new countries and cultures. Campers will also create their own passports for exploration of their imaginary countries where kids rule the world!

Summer Fiesta!

August 21 - *Thursday, August 24

It’s the end of camp and that means it’s celebration time! Get your bathing suits ready for this week long party. We’ll be revisiting some of our most popular activities from past camp weeks and special projects designed by WHAM’s own Youth Volunteers.

NORFOLK COUNTY ARCHIVES

109 Norfolk Street South, Simcoe 226-771-9450

www.nca-ebdm.ca archives@norfolkcounty.ca

DELHI TOBACCO MUSEUM & HERITAGE CENTRE 200 Talbot Road, Delhi

www.delhimuseum.ca

delhi.museum@norfolkcounty.ca

PORT DOVER HARBOUR MUSEUM

44 Harbour Street, Port Dover 519-426-5870 x1036

www.portdovermuseum.ca portdover.museum@norfolkcounty.ca

WATERFORD HERITAGE & AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM

159 Nichol Street, Waterford 519-426-5870 x1046

www.waterfordmuseum.ca waterford.museum@norfolkcounty.ca

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM

August 25 - 26

Who’s afraid of the dark? Not us! Spend the entire night at WHAM during our hugely popular Night at the Museum – it’s the perfect way to end your summer holiday! Participants spend the evening under the stars with campfire adventures and glow-inthe-dark games, stories, and S’mores. Outdoor activities are followed by popcorn and a movie on WHAM’s indoor big screen. A light breakfast is served Saturday morning prior to pickup.

Night at the Museum starts at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, August 25 with pickup at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 26. Cost is $35 per child. Full details, including what campers need to bring, are available by contacting the museum or visiting our website.

YOUTH VOLUNTEER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

WHAM’s youth volunteers have been a vital part of the success of our camps as well as many other special projects at the museum. Volunteering is a great way to begin to build a resume, earn school volunteer hours, make new friends, and develop leadership skills. We believe that each volunteer can offer something unique to our programs, whether you have a special talent, interest or just enjoy working with kids. The Youth Volunteer Mentorship Programs is offered to youth ages 13 and older. After successful completion of the museum orientation, youth volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in programming, help plan and implement camp events and activities, and take part in off-site trips. Returning youth volunteers are eligible to enrol as mentors; to partner with new participants and have the additional responsibility of planning WHAM’s hugely popular Night at the Museum. Orientation takes place Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Pizza lunch is provided. Application forms and further details are available on the museum website.

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

WHAM Kids: Junior Curator Program

Hey teachers! Contact the museum to see how we can adapt this program for your classes!

Calling all history and writing buffs! This new program will feature tours through the archives at WHAM. Our junior curators will learn about museum collections and artifacts while understanding the importance of preserving history. The Junior Curator program continues after leaving WHAM as students will construct creative writing articles detailing specific pieces from the collection. The finished products will be posted on our online blog for all to see!

All of WHAM’s school programs link to the Ontario Curriculum and add an experiential element that enhances learning. Specific programs have been developed for Grades 4, 7, 8 and 10. Call or visit the museum to learn more.

GIRL GUIDE AND SCOUT LEADERS

The museum is able to offer programs to fit badge requirements for your group. Contact the museum for full details.