Programs at the Oakville Museum

Through our programs the community is invited to interact with our artefact collections, and information. These resources provide an opportunity to create inventive and unique programs that are challenging and age appropriate. Community partnerships enhance our programming and enable the museum to reach out to the citizens of Oakville.

Tots N Pots

May 25 and  27
12:45–2:45 p.m.
$45
Code: 121157

or

May 31 and June 2
12:45–2:45 p.m.
$45
Code: 121158

Summer Camps - 2010

Hands on History Day Camp
Full-week day camps for ages 7–14. Program time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with extended hours for before and after care available.

Try something a little different this summer at the Oakville Museum, with Hands on History Fun! Explore, discover and create at this beautiful location by the lake! Join us for a summer full of active, engaging and creative programs. There will be lots of games, hands on activities, adventures and celebrations.

Program site: Oakville's community museum, which has two air-conditioned program areas and four acres of outdoor program space. Maximum numbers per session: 24 children.

Wonders of Erchless Gardens
Grow some herbs and test out some recipes. Participate in eco-friendly activities, plan a pizza garden, and after all that hard work relax with a pizza party.
July 12–16
Age: 7–11

Curator's Camp
Be part of a small team of student curators who will design and install an exhibition at the Oakville Museum this summer.
July 26–30
Age: 11–14

Explore Oakville
Explore the places and spaces that make up Oakville from the past to present. Find out how Oakville got its name, and who it's original inhabitants were.
August 9–13
Age: 7–11

Take Part Art in Oakville
Come to the museum this week and find out about art and artists in your community! Dabble in illustration, drama, music, fibre art, painting and sculpture.
August 16–20
Age: 7–11

Mini Hands on History
Something for the little ones this summer! Here's a three-day Mini Hands on History for those not ready for a full-day program. Little hands will be busy with hands-on activities, discovery, games and special visitors. Maximum numbers per session: 20 children. Age 3-6

Mini Hands Take Part Art
Experiment with different mediums including: music, drama, painting and sculpture. Dress for a colourful mess!
July 6–8: 9:30–11:30 a.m. or 1:30–3:30 p.m.
August 24–26: 9:30–11:30 a.m. or 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Mini Hands Explore Oakville
Explore your community from the days of pioneers to the present. Visit a restored pioneer farm house and participate in special community activities.
July 20–22: 9:30–11:30 a.m. or 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Mini Hands Explore Nursery Rhymes
Go beyond the pages of your favourite stories, re-enact familiar nursery rhymes and uncover the hidden magic of your community museum.
August 3–5: 9:30–11:30 a.m. or 1:30–3:30 p.m.