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children’s programs

Fun and educational activities connect children with their local community.

Junior Curators – Spring Break Camp

Work together with new friends and museum curators to create an exciting exhibit about Richmond. Choose artefacts, write labels and organize a display that tells a story about your community.

Ages 6-8

Mon to Fri, March 18-22, 2024, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Ages 9-12

Mon to Thurs, March 25-28, 2024, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Cost: $195 per week

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Summer Programs

Programs begin and end in the History Lab, inside the Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate. All participants are required to complete the Informed Consent and Permission Form.

Please register with the 8-digit barcode. Registration opens Tuesday, May 7, 2024. 

YOUNG ARCHAEOLOGISTS | ONE-DAY PROGRAM

Dig for treasure on an archaeological dig and use what you found to learn about Richmond’s history.

Time: 9:30AM – 3:30PM

Cost: $45 per day

Age: 6-10 years old

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Thursday, July 4, 2024 #00320318

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 #00320322

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JUNIOR ARCHAEOLOGISTS | ONE-WEEK PROGRAM

An expanded version of the popular Young Archaeologists workshop with more digging, more learning and more field trips!

Time: 9:30AM – 3:30PM

Cost: $195 per week

Age: 6-8 years old

Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 19, 2024 #00320361

Monday, July 29 to Friday, August 2, 2024 #00320375

Age: 8-10 years old

Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024 #00320377

Monday, August 12 to Friday, August 16, 2024 #00320384

Register Here

Cedar, Tree of Life: Take-Home Activity Kit

Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with a FREE family-friendly take-home activity kit. Learn all about the cedar tree and its significance for many First Peoples. Special access to video content created by Musqueam weaver Vivian Mearns Notaro will help you weave your own cedar bracelet with materials provided.

Registration opens May 2024.

Celebrate Diwali: Take-Home Activity Kit

Celebrate Diwali as a family with this free take home activity kit. Enjoy festive crafts while learning about how Diwali is celebrated locally and around the world.

Registration opens in 2024.

Celebrate Lunar New Year Take-Home Activity Kit

Celebrate Lunar New Year at home with a take-home activity kit. Learn more about how this holiday is enjoyed around the world through family-oriented crafts. Registration is required to pick up one of the limited number of kits. Kits are suitable for ages 6-12.
Younger children may need support while creating crafts.

 

Registration opens in December 2024.

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