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AG IN THE CLASSROOM: JOHNNY APPLESEED AND THE ILLINOIS BICENTENNIAL TREE
NOVEMBER 8 | 12-2PM | AGES 8-12
COST: $5 PER CHILD (MUSEUM ADMISSION NOT INCLUDED)
In collaboration with Peoria Farm Bureau, these fun and interactive homeschool classes teach children more about science and agriculture.
Registration is required by the Monday preceding each class. Register in person, by phone at (309) 323-6896 or online.
STEAM Homeschool: Paleontology
January 10, 2019 | 12–2PM | Ages 6-12
$6 members / $12 non-members / $3 Explorer members (includes museum admission)
The PlayHouse offers STEAM Homeschool classes in which students explore topics related to science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Hands-on activities included! Register in person, by phone at (309) 323-6900, or online.
STEAM Homeschool: Electrical Engineering
February 14, 2019 | 12–2PM | Ages 6-12
$6 members / $12 non-members / $3 Explorer members (includes museum admission)
The PlayHouse offers STEAM Homeschool classes in which students explore topics related to science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Hands-on activities included! Register in person, by phone at (309) 323-6900 or online.
Ages 5-9
School may be closed for President’s Day, but the PlayHouse in OPEN! Come spend the day with us at this new one-day camp, especially for kids who love making cool things! Your kids will use STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) and basic construction skills throughout the day to create some amazing projects to take home.
Register at 323-6900 or online.
Registration closes on Wednesday, February 13.
Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
STEAM Homeschool: Marine Biology
March 14, 2019 | 12–2PM | Ages 6-12
$6 members / $12 non-members / $3 Explorer members* (includes museum admission)
The PlayHouse offers STEAM Homeschool classes in which students explore topics related to science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Hands-on activities included! Registration can be completed in person, by phone at (309) 323-6900, or online.
Explorer members must register in person or by phone.
STEAM Homeschool: Forensics
April 11, 2019 | 12–2PM | Ages 6-12
$6 members / $12 non-members / $3 Explorer members* (includes museum admission)
The PlayHouse offers STEAM Homeschool classes in which students explore topics related to science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Hands-on activities included! Registration can be completed in person, by phone at (309) 323-6900, or online.
Explorer members must register in person or by phone.
Little Artists @ Play Half Day Summer Camp
June 17-June 21, 9-11:30am
In this awesome week-long art camp, kids will splatter, spray, and smear…and bend, twist, model, and mold…while we learn different ways to paint, collage, print, sculpt, and more!
Our half-day camp stays at the PlayHouse all day to get creative, while also enjoying time to play in the museum.
25% sibling discount
Scholarships are available to those who qualify.
Please direct any camp-related questions to our Family & Public Programs Educator, Adrienne Huffman at (309) 323-6894.
Little Artists @ Play Half Day Summer Camp
June 17-June 21, 9-11:30am
In this awesome week-long art camp, kids will splatter, spray, and smear…and bend, twist, model, and mold…while we learn different ways to paint, collage, print, sculpt, and more!
Our half-day camp stays at the PlayHouse all day to get creative, while also enjoying time to play in the museum.
25% sibling discount
Scholarships are available to those who qualify.
Please direct any camp-related questions to our Family & Public Programs Educator, Adrienne Huffman at (309) 323-6894.
Little Artists @ Play Half Day Summer Camp
June 17-June 21, 9-11:30am
In this awesome week-long art camp, kids will splatter, spray, and smear…and bend, twist, model, and mold…while we learn different ways to paint, collage, print, sculpt, and more!
Our half-day camp stays at the PlayHouse all day to get creative, while also enjoying time to play in the museum.
25% sibling discount
Scholarships are available to those who qualify.
Please direct any camp-related questions to our Family & Public Programs Educator, Adrienne Huffman at (309) 323-6894.
Little Artists @ Play Half Day Summer Camp
June 17-June 21, 9-11:30am
In this awesome week-long art camp, kids will splatter, spray, and smear…and bend, twist, model, and mold…while we learn different ways to paint, collage, print, sculpt, and more!
Our half-day camp stays at the PlayHouse all day to get creative, while also enjoying time to play in the museum.
25% sibling discount
Scholarships are available to those who qualify.
Please direct any camp-related questions to our Family & Public Programs Educator, Adrienne Huffman at (309) 323-6894.
Little Artists @ Play Half Day Summer Camp
June 17-June 21, 9-11:30am
In this awesome week-long art camp, kids will splatter, spray, and smear…and bend, twist, model, and mold…while we learn different ways to paint, collage, print, sculpt, and more!
Our half-day camp stays at the PlayHouse all day to get creative, while also enjoying time to play in the museum.
25% sibling discount
Scholarships are available to those who qualify.
Please direct any camp-related questions to our Family & Public Programs Educator, Adrienne Huffman at (309) 323-6894.
STEAM Homeschool: Architecture
6-12 years old
The PlayHouse offers STEAM Homeschool classes in which students explore careers related to science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Hands-on activities included!
How to register:
- Register in person at the PlayHouse, by phone at (309) 323-6900, or online. Those who are Explorer Members must register in person at the PlayHouse.
- Members will receive their discount by entering the code: PH2019HS at checkout online. Membership will be verified.
The PlayHouse has switched to a new program registration system. If you encounter technical problems in using this new system, please contact the Peoria Park District’s Recreation Desk at 681-1200. For questions about this program, please contact Courtney Baxter at 309-323-6896 or cbaxter@peoriaparks.org.
STEAM Homeschool: Botany
6-12 years old
We had so much fun with botany last school year that we’re doing more botany this time!
The PlayHouse offers STEAM Homeschool classes in which students explore careers related to science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Hands-on activities included!
How to register:
- Register in person at the PlayHouse, by phone at (309) 323-6900, or online. Those who are Explorer Members must register in person at the PlayHouse.
- Members will receive their discount by entering the code: PH2019HS at checkout online. Membership will be verified.
The PlayHouse has switched to a new program registration system. If you encounter technical problems in using this new system, please contact the Peoria Park District’s Recreation Desk at 681-1200. For questions about this program, please contact Courtney Baxter at 309-323-6896 or cbaxter@peoriaparks.org.
STEAM Homeschool: Game Designer
6-12 years old
Explore how to make your own marble maze and board game!
The PlayHouse offers STEAM Homeschool classes in which students explore careers related to science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Hands-on activities included!
How to register:
- Register in person at the PlayHouse, by phone at (309) 323-6900, or online. Those who are Explorer Members must register in person at the PlayHouse.
- Members will receive their discount by entering the code: PH2019HS at checkout online. Membership will be verified.
The PlayHouse has switched to a new program registration system. If you encounter technical problems in using this new system, please contact the Peoria Park District’s Recreation Desk at 681-1200. For questions about this program, please contact Courtney Baxter at 309-323-6896 or cbaxter@peoriaparks.org.
STEAM Homeschool: Paleontologist
The PlayHouse offers STEAM Homeschool classes in which students explore topics related to science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Hands-on activities included!
Registration is required prior to the home school program, although classes may sell out before that date.
How to register:
- Register in person at the PlayHouse, by phone at (309) 323-6900, or online. Those who are Explorer Members must register in person at the PlayHouse.
- Members will receive their discount by entering the code: PH2019HS at checkout online. Current membership status will be verified.
The PlayHouse has switched to a new program registration system. If you encounter technical problems in using this new system, please contact the Peoria Park District’s Recreation Desk at 681-1200. For questions about this program, please contact Courtney Baxter at 309-323-6896 or cbaxter@peoriaparks.org.
What you should know:
- $6 per member / $12 per non-member / $3 per Explorer Member (includes museum admission)
- Appropriate for children 6 – 12 years old
- 5 student minimum/15 student maximum
- Drop-off program