Learn & Play at Our Children’s Museum

Summer Camps

History comes to life for kids during themed summer camps at Landis Valley. In Summer Sampler, children ages 5-11 become farm children, with chores to do, games to play, and hearth-cooked food to make and eat.

Hands-On History

Hands-on-History Days provide children of all ages the opportunity to experience a living history farm and village through hands-on activities:  children’s historic games and chores, wagon rides, one room schoolhouse lessons, PA German decorative art, and more.

• There are three sessions scheduled: 19 October, 26 October, and 2 November, 2023.
• COST:  $12.00 per person, 5 and under and Landis Valley Associate members are free

Children’s Winter Camp

A perfect gift for parents and children alike!  Over two mornings during the Christmas break, children ages 5-11 will learn crafts, games, and how to cook simple things over the open hearth.

Registration is limited to 20 campers.

One-Room Schoolhouse

Send your class to school 1890’s style. Our authentic one-room Maple Grove schoolhouse was relocated from a local site. A schoolmarm in period costume will give your students lessons from the late 1800’s in subjects such as arithmetic, spelling, and reading. This workshop is geared to children in 2nd through 8th grades.

A Farm Child’s Sampler

This workshop allows students to explore the chores and activities that would have filled their lives in the early 1800’s. Students can try their hand at things such as flint and steel, quilting, roping a bed, and period toys and games. Recommended for grades 1 through 6.

From Wool to Weaving

Students will hear the story of wool processing, 1800’s style, from the sheep to fabric. They will then have an opportunity to try carding fresh wool, spinning wool into yarn, and weaving on a loom. This workshop is directed to students from K through 9th grades.

Tossed Treasures; Digging up the Past

This workshop allows students to explore the work of archaeologists. Students will study archaeology terms, find and classify objects, and then draw conclusions about their finds. Not only will students learn about the objects they uncover, but they will also learn how discarded objects can leave clues about the people who left them. This workshop is geared to students in grades 4 through 12.

Pennsylvania German Folk Art

Students are given the opportunity to learn about and explore one of two folk art traditions. Teachers may choose Fraktur or Reverse Glass Painting activities. This workshop is recommended for students in grades 4 through 12.

Little Lambs Workshop

This activity is geared to pre-school and Kindergarten-aged students. Children will participate in an interactive story, gather wool and complete the workshop with a woolly craft.