Camps, Community and Educational Programs

Kid's Craft: Wooden Peg Doll Ornaments

Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 at 5 p.m.

Ages 7-12   $15

Adult/Youth Craft: Vintage Mason Jar Lid Ornaments

Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.

Ages 12+   $25 (+hst for 15+)

Adult Craft: Homemade Christmas Candles

Thu. December 5, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.

Ages 15+   $30 (+hst)

Adult / Youth Craft: Family Heirloom Embroidered Ornament

Thu. December 12, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.

Ages 12+   $30 (+hst for 15+)

Rise to Rebellion 2025

May (dates to be announced)

Recommended for grades 7 and 8. 

Scheduled every year on the Thursday and Friday before the Mother's Day weekend in May, the Georgina Pioneer Village and Archives hosts annual education days for Rise to Rebellion: an Interactive Re-creation of the 1837 Rebellion of Upper Canada. Unlike any other education program throughout the Greater Toronto Area, students will have a chance not only to learn about the issues involved in the struggle for responsible government from costumed personalities, but to actually participate in an interactive re-creation of this celebrated episode of Canadian history.

More details can be found in our Education Day Introduction Letter.

Please register by completing this Education Day Registration Form and return it to culture@georgina.ca

Testimonials

"Thank you so much for organizing today- my students really enjoyed it! It was their favourite trip this year."

"Yesterday was incredible. We had the best time at Pioneer Village and it is all because of the wonderful program you and your fellow colleagues put together. From students to parent volunteers to educators, we all enjoyed the historical re-enactments and the lessons that were shared with us. I will now look out for this program going forward in my career. "

"Thank you for a wonderful morning yesterday! We all had a great time."

Full day, limited to groups of 40 or less, recommended for Grades 2 and 3.

This full-day program explores the different cultures in early Georgina and how each celebrated Christmas, how the settlers adapted to the cold weather, and how successive generations turned it to their advantage. Students will come to understand the settlers had to adapt quickly to the Canadian winter, but when they did they thrived and celebrated with their community. Students will learn about the settler’s first winters in Canada. We will look at how they overcame hardships and adapted to the environment they now called home. Students will tour two historic homes to compare holiday traditions and celebrations between different cultures in early Georgina. Students will explore leisure and industry in 19th century Georgina during a visit to the train station. Activities include a winter sport, parlour games, country dancing, and make and take home a Christmas craft.

Full day, limited to groups of 40 or less, recommended for Grade 3.

This full-day program is a day-in-the-life of a turn-of-the-century student. Students will come to understand that 19th century school life had similarities to todays. Though there are differences, we can relate to the experiences of children in the past. Through role play they will compare their own lives with the lives of settler children. As well as in-class lessons, the visit includes old-time schoolyard games and a craft activity.

Half and full days available, limited to groups of 30 or less, recommended for Grade 3.

This program is optional as a half-day or full-day visit. With a longer visit there are more activities. Teachers can select activities to build their own itinerary. Activities may include candle making, country dance, farm fences, heritage kitchen, low-tech laundry, old-time toys, schoolyard games, sheep to shirt, house tour and a mini century schoolhouse experience.