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Programs at the Oakville Museum

Erchless, a beautiful estate home and gardens set on the shores of Lake Ontario, near Downtown Oakville, is home to the Oakville Museum. The museum presents Oakville�s history in the home of Oakville�s founding family, the Chisholms.

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.

March Break 2010

March Break at the Oakville Museum 2010
Take your March Break vacation at the Oakville Museum and explore diverse culture, music, stories, dance and hands on activities. Travel to Japan, Africa, France, Scotland and Canada. You don�t have to leave home to experience the world!

Download the program flyer here (pdf, 260kB)

Japan
Date: Monday March 15, 2010
Connect with our sister city of Neyagawa in Japan this March Break Join in a traditional tea ceremony.

Africa
Date: Tuesday March 16, 2010
Explore the many textures of the African Continent. Learn about African music and make your own. Participate in story telling with traditional Folk Tales.

France
Date: Wednesday March 17, 2010
Take inspiration from Erchless�s Juliet, a talented artist in 1920�s Paris.

Scotland
Date: Thursday March 18, 2010
Great Scots! Have you read the poetry of Robert Burns, or heard of the Chisholm Family? Both great Scots! Immerse yourself in all things Scottish here at the Erchless Estate.

Canada
Date: Friday March 19, 2010
Welcome to Canada! On this day we will explore our home and native land, starting with the moose in our own back yard!

Before & After care
Fee: $10 per day

Tots N Pots

A special gardening program for young children to try out their green thumbs at the Oakville Museum! Children will have lots of fun planting seeds, decorating containers and making flowering crafts. Go on a flower hunt while exploring the historic Erchless Gardens. Age 3-5

Date: May 25 & 27
Time: 12:45pm - 2:45pm
Cost: $45.00
Code: 121157

Date: May 31 & June 2
Time: 12:45pm - 2:45pm
Cost: $45.00
Code: 121158

Summer Camps - 2010

Donwload the camp flyer here (pdf, 250kB)

Hands on History Day Camp
Full week day camps for ages 7-14. Program time 9am - 4pm 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.

The program site is based in Oakville's Community Museum which has two air-conditioned program areas and 4 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 12-15
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 26-29
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 9-12
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 16-19
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 6-9: 9:30am - 11:30am OR 1:30pm - 3:30pm
August 24-26: 9:30am - 11:30am OR 1:30pm 3:30pm

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: 9:30am - 11:30am OR 1:30pm - 3:30pm

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 3-6: 9:30am - 11:30am OR 1:30pm - 3:30pm