For 8 remaining sessions $200.00
Join us at the Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center for our Hands-On History Fall Friday Classes from September 13th to December 6th (with the exception of 11/29/24). Hands-On History provides safe, engaging learning opportunities for elementary & middle school students on Fridays when kids are not in school.
Site Coordinator: Antonia Ortiz
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 719-379-3512
Class Themes:
Innovation Station & STEM Exploration
Get ready for your mind to come alive with the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. We'll build, explore, innovate, and experiment to develop our critical thinking and problem solving skills at the Innovation Station!
History and Heritage
Join us as we tour the Fort Garland Museum and Cultural Center and travel back in time to explore the rich history of the San Luis Valley. Courage, conflict, community, and adventure await you in the tales of the frontier of the past with History and Heritage!
The Creative Mind
Unlock your imagination and let your creativity flow. Whether you're a painter, ceramicist, paper artist, beader, or someone just finding their artistic side, there's a creative spark waiting to be ignited in your Creative Mind!
Vamos a Bailar! Folklorico
5, 6, 7, 8... Let's dance! Prepare to twirl your skirt or swing your machetes as you take a musical tour through the regions of Mexico all through the art of dance!
**Note: Class will not be held on November 29th**
Various Tuition Assistance Offered up to 70% off (opt in on registration form)
40% Free/Reduced lunch
20% Staff or volunteer of History Colorado
10% History Colorado Membership or 4th grade history buffs membership
10% Early Bird Registration
10% Multiple Children Enrolled
10% Educator/Military/1st Responder
10% Hands on History Family (past 6th months)
** Note: if you are a family member work in agriculture or you have moved across school district lines in the last 3 years you may qualify to attend for free. Please contact Antonia Ortiz ([email protected]) for more details.
**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.**
09/13/2024, 09/20/2024, 09/27/2024, 10/04/2024, 10/11/2024, 10/18/2024, 10/25/2024, 11/01/2024, 11/08/2024, 11/15/2024, 11/22/2024, 11/29/2024, 12/06/2024
Participants must be entering grades 1 to 8.
Maximum: 20
Registration starts on 08/15/2024 and ends on 10/05/2024.
Please contact History Colorado if you have any questions.