La Junta Hands-On History 5th Day Program Spring Friday Classes 2026

  • Class
Woodruff Memorial Library: 522 Colorado Ave, La Junta, CO 81050, USA
Jan 23 2026
Apr 17 2026
Semester Tuition
$300.00 USD $270.00 USD

Early bird price expires on Jan 09, 2026 at 11:59 PM

  1. Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Description

Join us for our Hands-On History Spring Friday Classes hosted at Woodruff Memorial Library from January 23-April 17, 2026.

Hands-On History provides safe, engaging learning opportunities for elementary school students on Fridays when kids are not in school.

Class Themes:

Tales From the Trail

Step back in time to the mid-1800s along the Santa Fe Trail to experience the tales of the travelers and the experiences of the Indigenous peoples as they adapted to life along the trail. We will explore the cultures and traditions that shaped present day La Junta through hands-on activities, creative projects, and storytelling. Join us on an unforgettable journey through time—where learning history is as fun as living it!

Chop It Up! 

Food! It is the cornerstone of survival throughout history. Students will learn from past generations about foods that grow best in our climate, practice gathering & preserving food, and experience shopping on a budget to feed our families when resources are limited. Let’s  “Chop It Up” by breaking up dirt, cutting vegetables, and slashing budgets!  

Journeys at the Junction

Take a journey to discover all the wonderful people and items that travel through, to and from La Junta.  Students will attend the 2-hour session of Friday Fillers with Mrs. Kimberly as she introduces us to people, places and organizations that create our compassionate community.

 

NOTE ABOUT PROGRAM DATES: Classes will be held every Friday throughout the duration of the semester with the exception of March 20th, 2026 which coincides with Spring Break.

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Registration Options

  • Entire semester Tuition: $300
  • Daily Tuition: $25
Register today and receive automatic tuition assistance up to 70% off total tuition.


  • 10%- Early Bird Registration (automatically applied through January 9, 2026)
  • 10%- Multiple Children Enrolled (automatically applied) 
  • 10%- History Colorado Member or 4th Grade History Buffs
  • 10%- Educator/First Responder/Military
  • 10%- Past Hands-on History Enrollment (must have enrolled in a past program in the last 6 months)
  • 10%- Woodruff Memorial Library Card Holders
  • 20%- History Colorado Staff or Volunteer
  • 40%- For families that qualify for Free and Reduced Lunches
  • 70%- For families that qualify for SNAP, WIC, or CCAP

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.

Contact the Site Coordinator with additional questions.

Site Coordinator: Lisa Villanueva

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 720-910-4199

Class dates

01/23/2026, 01/30/2026, 02/06/2026, 02/13/2026, 02/20/2026, 02/27/2026, 03/06/2026, 03/13/2026, 03/20/2026, 03/27/2026, 04/03/2026, 04/10/2026, 04/17/2026

Restrictions

Participants must be entering grades 1 to 6.

Program enrollment capacity

Maximum: 15

Registration period

Registration starts on 12/01/2025 and ends on 02/20/2026.

In-person location

Woodruff Memorial Library: 522 Colorado Ave, La Junta, CO 81050, USA
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