Event Series
El Pueblo Hands-On History
Join us at El Pueblo History Museum for Hands-On History Camp! Hands-On History provides safe, engaging learning opportunities for elementary and middle school children (grades 1st through 8th). For more information about our Hands-On History offerings and programs, contact Elizabeth Aragon-Blanton at elizabeth.aragon-blanton@state.co.us.
Click here to sign up for the Fall Friday Classes→
Priority registration for members and past campers opens August 15; General registration for the public opens August 19
WHO: Pueblo area kids in grades 1-8
WHEN:
September 13th - December 13th 2024,
8:00 am - 4:00 pm. NO classes on November 29, 2024
COST: $360 per semester
- 40% free/reduced lunch
- 20% Staff/Volunteer
- 10% Multiple children enrolled
- 10% Early Bird registration
- 10% membership/History Buffs
- 10% Educator/Military/1st Responder
Class Themes:
Class 1: Art Adventures
Students will immerse themselves in art history, as they learn about a variety of historic and contemporary artists. Join us as we explore new art techniques and experiment with different materials as we create different types of art in this fun and exciting environment.
Class 2: The History & Heritage of People of the Past
Let’s travel through time continuums to explore the daily lives of people in Colorado history. Participants will learn about the 18th and 19th centuries as they become travelers of the past and learn about the daily lives of people in Colorado. We will travel through history as mountain men/women, people of the plains, and miners to explore the culture and heritage of people in Colorado.
Class 3: Survivor: 1842
Students will explore the history and various skills people at the El Pueblo Trading Post needed to survive in 1842-1854. Participants will learn how to track, trade, and thrive in Pueblo’s Early History.
Class 4: Colorado Changemakers
Join us as we explore the extraordinary lives of people who changed Colorado’s History. Participants will enjoy fun activities and learn about the impactful and brilliant people that make Colorado what it is today.
Class 5: Maker Space
Build, create, design, and experiment! Participants will develop various projects and activities using innovative thinking and problem solving skills as we explore S.T.E.M. topics and themes during this hands-on learning adventure.
Class 6: Rendezvous through Colorado History
Let’s explore significant events and people that have influenced Colorado history in the 19th and 20th century. Participants will focus on diverse individuals, movements, and events that shaped Southern Colorado.
Additional Information
Camp is in session from 8 am to 4 pm. Drop off will start at 8 am. Students will check in with our education staff at the side entrance and parents will have to come inside to sign your child in. During the first hour of the day, students will wash their hands and are welcome to eat breakfast or play games with other students and staff. We ask that your child arrive before 9 am, when our programming begins. The first part of the day is super important for your child as we will start getting to know one another, having mindful conversations, and preparing for our day.
When it is time to pick up your child, you or your alternate pick up person (confirmed in our registration records) must come inside to sign out your child. Please pick up your child by 4 pm.