Museum hosting workshops for kids Aug. 13 to 24

There will be workshops for kids at the Wellington County Museum this summer.

The first week is Aug. 13 to 17 and will feature Archaeology in Wellington County… Dig it.

It is for ages 8 to 12.

The workshop explores archaeological discoveries in Wellington County. From ancient fossils to evidence of more recent human activity participants will get close to rarely seen objects with museum staff and special guest archaeologists and learn some of the skills used in the field.

With lots of time spent outdoors, kids can try their hands at being an archaeologist.

The second week is Aug, 20 to 24 and offers Be a Junior Collector. It is for ages 5 to 7.

Kids will spend the week learning how to collect, store, display and care for collections. Whatever that collection - cards, dolls, stamps, rocks, or cars - through a variety of games, activities, and crafts, kids will learn to be junior curators. By the end of the week participants will have a beautifully displayed collection or two, and a full understanding of how to take care of it.

Workshops run 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday. The cost per week is $150, and $140 for museum members.

Space is limited and early  registration is advised (call 519-846-0916 extension 5221 or 1-800-663-0750 extension 5221).