El Pueblo Hands-On History 5th Day Program Fall Friday Classes 2026

  • Class
El Pueblo History Museum: 301 N Union Ave, Pueblo, CO 81003, USA
Sep 25 2026
Dec 18 2026
Semester Tuition
$360.00 USD $330.00 USD

Early bird price expires on Aug 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM

  1. Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Description

Join us at El Pueblo History Museum for our Hands-On History Fall Friday Classes from September 25th-December 18th, 2026. Hands-On History provides safe, engaging learning opportunities for elementary & middle school students on Fridays when kids are not in school.

Site Coordinator: Elise Martinez

Email: [email protected] 

Phone: 719-583-0453

**Note about Class Schedules: Class will not be held on November 27th, which coincides with Thanksgiving.

Class Themes:

Create! 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 various types of art in this fun and exciting environment.

Explore! Colorado’s Wildlife

Discover the fascinating wildlife, ecosystems, and natural history of Colorado through hands-on exploration and interactive activities! Students will explore native and non-native species while learning how animals have shaped, and been shaped by, Colorado’s environment and history. Through games, movement, and creative learning, students will investigate local wildlife, habitats, and the human impact on the natural world over time.


Dance! Ballet Folklorico
Celebrate the vibrant traditions, culture, and history of Mexico through folklórico dance! This high-energy movement class will introduce students to the vibrant world of traditional Mexican folk dance through the exploration of regional styles, footwork, and choreography.  

Survive! Pueblo Pioneers
Step back in time and discover the skills that helped early homesteaders thrive in the west! Students will gain an appreciation for the self-sufficiency and resourcefulness of past homesteaders by partaking in traditional homesteading practices. 

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The daily rate for attendance is $30 or $360 for the semester. Complete the registration process to indicate the tuition assistance options you qualify for.

Register today and receive tuition assistance up to 70% off total tuition.

  • 10%- History Colorado Member or 4th Grade History Buffs
  • 10%- Multiple Children Enrolled (automatically applied) 
  • 10%- Educator/First Responder/Military
  • 10%- Past Hands-on History Enrollment (must have enrolled in a past program in the last 6 months)
  • 20%- History Colorado Staff or Volunteer
  • 40%- For families that qualify for Free and Reduced Lunches
  • 70% - For families that qualify for SNAP/WIC/CCAP

**Note: The total estimated tuition will not reflect all of your qualifying discounts until a staff member has reviewed your registration and sent out a final invoice through a separate email. Your payment is not due at the time of registration.**

Class dates

09/25/2026, 10/02/2026, 10/09/2026, 10/16/2026, 10/23/2026, 10/30/2026, 11/06/2026, 11/13/2026, 11/20/2026, 12/04/2026, 12/11/2026, 12/18/2026

Restrictions

Participants must be entering grades 1 to 8.

Program enrollment capacity

Maximum: 30

Registration period

Registration starts on 07/13/2026 and ends on 12/18/2026.

In-person location

El Pueblo History Museum: 301 N Union Ave, Pueblo, CO 81003, USA
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