Phoenix’s Pueblo Grande Museum is again putting a new twist on kids’ summer programs with a full schedule of innovative, hands-on classes and programs to teach kids about archaeology and the Valley’s ancient cultures. The activities for kids ages 7 to 12 are hands-on give kids a chance to try their hand at tool making and archaeological digs. Participants also can enjoy a unique approach to arts and crafts when they use natural materials found in the desert to make art pieces in much the same way the Hohokam did centuries ago. There also is storytelling programs for children ages 3 to 6.
Classes for children ages 7 through 12 run Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The week-long programs begin July 5 and run through July 29. Classes will focus on stone age crafts, art, survival tools, archaeology and American Indian peoples. Participants will learn how to make tools from stones, gourds and natural materials found in the desert as well as make arts and crafts from natural desert materials. During archaeology week, participants will get a chance to be a real Indiana Jones or Lara Croft and learn actual archaeology techniques. These programs include all activities and snacks. The cost for each program is $55.
Participants ages 3 through 6 can enjoy daily storytelling programs from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. each day from July 5-8. Parents can choose story topics that include snakes, fish and coyotes. Kids will also enjoy theme-related crafts and snacks. Children must be accompanied by an adult for storytelling programs. The cost for each daily program is $10.
More information is available online in the Arts and Culture link of the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department website http://phoenix.gov/parks/index.html or by phone at 602-495-0901.
Source: City of Phoenix
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