Are you looking to beat the summertime boredom? Parents or grandparents looking to find an activity to occupy some of the children’s time this summer? Look to Hutchison House for the answer. We offer a fun alternative to full time camp programs. We start on Thursday mornings and by noon have completed something fun and exciting that your children will love to show off! Programs run from 9:30am-12pm. The cost is $25 per attendant and pre-registration is required. For ages 6-12. Children are encouraged to bring their own snacks.
For more information, phone 705-743-9710 or visit the website at www.phs-hutchisonhouse.ca or visit us on Facebook and Instagram!
July 16th – Nature Tracing
Collect your favourite pieces of nature in the Hutchison House Gardens and trace or sketch them on a piece of paper. Then, colour in your landscape using pastels and experiment with blending colours.
July 23rd – Straw Hat Decorating
Inspired by Anne of Green Gables, let your creativity flow and decorate your own Victorian straw hat using bows, lace, and fake flowers. Wear to the beach, a summer party, or every day as sun protection as well as fashion!
July 30th – Fish Mobiles
Using toilet paper rolls, create fish friends of different colours, shapes, and sizes to hang in a window. Incorporate some seashells and other creatures to enhance the ocean scene!
August 6th – Collage Decoupage Box
Need a box to hold all your trinkets? Flip through magazines, cut out your favourite pictures, and glue them to a box to create your own masterpiece.
August 20th – Coffee Filter Flowers
Using dyed coffee filters and pipe cleaners, mix and match colours to create your own bouquet of everlasting flowers. Once assembled, wrap them in flower wrapping paper to take home.
August 27th – Hand sewn Teddy Bears
In this activity, children will be given a pattern for a teddy bear, sew two pieces together, and fill them with stuffing. Then, decorate with pieces of scrap fabric, buttons, and thread to give your new friend some character!