Children's Programs

Curator Camp 

Saturday, June 22
Monday & Tuesday, July 1 & 9
• 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• For children in grades 4, 5, or 6
• $25 camp fee
• Registration required

This dynamic one-day program gives children a special opportunity to work behind the scenes at the Homestead Museum on lots of exciting and fun projects as Junior Curators. Children will learn to preserve and protect the museum's collection and go home with physical tools and knowledge of how to care for family artifacts.

Participants will enjoy one-on-one instruction in a small group setting. Camp size is limited to 10 participants per session. The $25 camp fee includes lunch, a "Junior Curator" T-shirt, and a take-home preservation kit. 

Registration for all camp dates will be available starting May 4. 

Once Upon a Time...at the Homestead

Saturday, June 29
Saturday, December 7
• 10 to 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 to 2 p.m.
• Ideal for children ages 4 to 8
• Free; reservations recommended

Join us for a time of stories, crafts, songs, and much more.

Reservations are highly recommended and can be made for the June program starting May 4 and the December program starting October 25. Each session is limited to 30 children.

Parents: Consider visiting your local library before or after the event to keep your young ones engaged in reading! The two libraries located closest to the Homestead Museum are in Hacienda Heights and La Puente. The La Puente Library is closed for renovation until fall 2013.

All About Cowboys

Wednesday, October 16
• 10 to 11 a.m. or 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
• Ideal for children ages 2 to 6
• Free; no reservations needed, but arrive early to claim your spot (space is limited to 30 children per session)

Learn about the life of a cowboy in early California.  Children will enjoy a craft, game, and story on the grounds of the museum.