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March Break

Looking for fun creative activities for children this March Break? Hutchison House hosts a variety of fun crafts and activities over the spring break. Day camps will run from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on March 7th, 10th, 11th, 12th and 14th. Suitable for children aged 6 to 12.  Please make sure to bring a peanut-free snack and indoor shoes. Each day is a different theme with different activities. Cost is $25 per program and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register a child please phone the museum office at 705-743-9710 or email at .

Friday March 7: Maple Syrup crafts

Celebrate this Canadian staple with fun Maple syrup themed crafts including maple syrup playdough, maple syrup on a stick and more!

Monday March 10: Mask Making

Create your own woodland creature masks using a variety of recycled materials

Tuesday March 11: Snow Day

Children will create their own snow day crafts including snow globes, DIY snow and salt art snowflakes.

Wednesday March 12: Feed the Birds

Children will decorate bird houses and create bird feeder and treats for our feathered backyard friends.

Thursday March 13: Intergalactic fun

Take off to a galaxy far far away with these fun intergalactic crafts. Children will create a galaxy in a jar, straw rockets and UFOs.