The Western Development Museum is offering an alternative to its typical summer programs for children through a series of Virtual Summer Camps. Most online activities are designed for explorers aged 6-10, but since curiosity has no age limit, the Virtual Summers Camps are open to all ages.
The Virtual Summer Camps will be offered over four weeks. The camps will get children learning through videos, stories and activities that will have them exploring around the house and outside. The camps consist of four themed weeks:
Week 1: July 13 – 17
Theme: In the Air
Explore Saskatchewan's living skies. Discover birds and butterflies, record-breaking weather and aviation.
Week 2: July 20 - 24
Theme: Settler Life 100 Years Ago
What was settler life like 100 years ago?
Week 3: July 27 - 31
Theme: Love This Land
Explore and learn about Saskatchewan nature and landmarks.
Week 4: Aug. 10 - 14
Theme: Make Your Own Museum!
Learn how to make your own exhibit, create a COVID- 9 time capsule, and discover how to care for artifacts.
Because the WDM values accessibility, their Virtual Summer Camps are based on a pay what you can model to ensure they are open to everyone. If children don’t have access to the internet or a printer, a limited number of pre-printed camp kits are available for curbside pick-up at the WDM.
To register or for more information, visit https://wdm.ca/virtualcamps/.
With four exhibit locations in Saskatchewan, the WDM is the province's largest human history museum. The WDM’s mandate is to collect, preserve, and exhibit objects of historical value and importance connected with the economic and cultural development of Western Canada and to stimulate interest in western Canadian history. The Museums’ vision is a Saskatchewan where everyone belongs and histories matter. The WDM is a registered charity.
