FULL DAY PROGRAMS--- include your choice of one TOUR and one ACTIVITY. (See below.)
HALF DAY PROGRAMS --- consist of a tour with your choice of a the hands-on interaction component of that tour (i.e. schoolroom experience or cooking in the farmhouse) OR a craft activity.
TRIPLE PLAY (2 or 3 classes, up to 96 students) --- this program combines the 19th Century Schoolroom Activity with a Half Day Program. Full Day Program fees apply.
Tours
EARLY SETTLER LIFE
General tour focussing on the development of the family farm of the 1800s
Visit our log cabin
Learn how a barn is built
Bake in the Victorian farmhouse kitchen (single class bookings only)
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Sample a rural 19th century child's life
Visit the log cabin and Victorian farmhouse
Explore children's responsibilities
Discuss and experience classroom routines in our restored one-room schoolhouse.
LIGHTING THE LANDSCAPE
Special focus tour (better for upper grades or at the end of your Pioneer unit)
Discuss the preparation and use of candles in the log cabin
Trace the development of lighting through the various types of oil lamps as used in the Victorian farmhouse
Bake in the Victorian farmhouse kitchen (single class bookings only)
ActivitiesPAPER PLEASURES
Discuss popular Victorian paper crafts. Hands-on portion may include paper piercing, quillwork, paper butterflies, or scherenschnitte (German paper cutting)
A STITCH IN TIME
Discuss the importance of quilt making. Make your own quilt square
(Best for Grades 5 and up).
SPINNING AND WEAVING
Discuss pioneer clothes production. Learn to card and spin wool. Weave a small mat on a cardboard loom to take home.
19th CENTURY SCHOOLROOM
Learn about what classes were like a in a one-room schoolhouse. Practice penmanship and oral reading.
* To avoid repetition, this should not be combined with A DAY IN THE LIFE.
Seasonal Programs
A NINETEENTH CENTURY CHRISTMAS
Runs NOVEMBER 17 to DECEMBER 19
Compare the traditions of 19th century Christmases for early settlers and Victorians
Prepare holiday treats in the Victorian farmhouse kitchen (single class bookings only)
Create special Christmas crafts to take home in the farmhouse kitchen
This program is extremely popular, so book early to avoid disappointment!!
WINTER PROGRAM
Runs JANUARY to APRIL only
Visit our log cabin and Victorian farmhouse
Discuss winter responsibilities, dangers, and social activities
Prepare seasonal foods like homemade soup
FeesFULL DAY PROGRAMS
--- General $8.25 per student (minimum charge $160.00) (max. 32 students)
HALF DAY PROGRAMS
--- General $5.25 per student (minimum charge $100.00) (one class only)
TRIPLE PLAY (2 or 3 classes, up to 96 students)
--- Priced at Full Day Program rates (minimum charge $320.00)
***Teachers and one adult supervisor per class are admitted free for all program options. Other accompanying adults must pay admission rate plus GST***
TO BOOK A PROGRAM:
PHONE 905-727-8954 OR 1-888-290-0337
The adjacent Vandorf Park provides excellent picnic and playground facilities for classes spending the day at the Museum. (Indoor eating facilities are also available.)
Gift Shop: The Gift Shop is available at lunch hour and at the end of your tour -- at the teacher's discretion.
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