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

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.

DELHI TOBACCO MUSEUM & HERITAGE CENTRE

200 Talbot Road, Delhi www.delhimuseum.ca delhi.museum@norfolkcounty.ca

Youth Volunteer Mentorship Program

PORT DOVER HARBOUR MUSEUM

44 Harbour Street, Port Dover 519-426-5870 x1036 www.portdovermuseum.ca portdover.museum@norfolkcounty.ca

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!

WATERFORD HERITAGE & AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM

159 Nichol Street, Waterford 519-426-5870 x1046 www.waterfordmuseum.ca waterford.museum@norfolkcounty.ca

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.