Category: Education

Study how Connecticut’s original inhabitants lived in harmony with nature Ages 5-10, 10 am – 2 pm $275, Members $250,  to register: Legends We will make arrowheads, trade wampum, weave tapestries, string jewelry, create dream catchers and explore native American legends, customs and culture. Also included will be Native American games, exploring local nature and cooking Native American treats.  

Join us as we study marine life on Long Island Sound Children Ages 5-10, 10 am – 2 pm, $275, Members $250, register on line at Marine Biologists This is a special week led by Rindy Higgins, Director of Sherwood Island Nature Center.  Build a salt-water aquarium and collect different live critters all week long while learning to manage their environment. 

February  Freedom and Folk Art  Fiesta Tuesday-Thursday, February 21, 22, 23 10 am- 2pm,  $150, Non-Members $175, Ages 5-12, Limited Enrollment  Register Now 203-222-1424 Can you imagine what children did to amuse themselves in the olden days, before the Internet, or even before TV? For three days over the February Vacation, we will be running a very special folk and freedom workshop. SPECIAL GUEST: Historical Humorist, Christina Frei  Three days of boredom busting drama, guests, art, storytelling, yoga, cooking, and games for children ages 5-12. Learn what kids played with 100 years ago, long before cell phones, and websites. Exercise your imagination while creating classic folk art. Paint like Grandma Moses; make classic wooden animal plaques, and learn fun and fascinating facts about the Revolutionary war  while making your own Revolutionary Tri cornered hat.  You might even make your own 1800’s version of the ‘ugly doll’ and a Sock Monkey! Three days of active, tuned in vacation fun mixed with fascinating history, and good old fashioned games and play. Call 203-222-1424 to register.  Tuesday, Feb 21, Special Guest: Historical Humorist Christina Frei will present: The Top 10 Most Embarrassing Things You Don’t Know about George Washington: A Comedy- Improv-Meets-History program There are things about himself that George Washington would not want you to know.  After all, he cut a regal figure in his day.  Washington was the most beautiful horseman of the 1700s, a persistent commanding general, and a dignified first President.  Even today, his face stares back at us on the one-dollar bill with cold grandeur. 

STILL TIME TO JOIN 9:30 am – 1:30 pm daily August 22 – 26 All That Jazz Register Online WHS Members:  $200 for all 5 days Non-members:  $250 for all 5 days Join us in August for 2 more weeks of activities based on your favorite themes.  Special guests will work with the children throughout the programs, sharing their passion and expertise in diverse subjects.   Local field trips, bring lunch, all snacks and supplies, a pizza lunch on Fridays and  ice cream specials are also included. Wear play clothes, we paint!