Children's Events at the Joseph Priestley House

Just for Kids

April 22, 2023 to September 23, 2023

Joseph Priestley House

472 Priestley Avenue
Northumberland, PA 17857
570-473-9474
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Special Events for Children at the Joseph Priestley House Museum

Earth Day with the Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
April 22, 1-3pm
FREE
Ages 8-13
Create your own nature journal.

Herb and Native Plant Faire
May 20, 9am-4pm
FREE
Ages 10-13
Horticulture Activities

Acting Workshop
July 15 & 22, 2-4pm
Free for Middle School Students
Led by Laurie McCants, cofounder of Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble
Choose a historical figure, research their life, write a script and re-enact them thrillingly.

History Camp
July 26-28, 9am-12pm
FREE
Grades 1-6
Theme: The Life and Times of Joseph Priestley
Speakers, crafts, games and snacks

Oxygen Day Garden Party
August 6, 12-4pm
FREE
Special children's garden activities

Scout Day
Sept. 13, 1-4pm
All Girl and Boy Scouts receive FREE admission

Book Give Away
The Friends of the Joseph Priestley House Museum received a grant form a local foundation to distribute children's books on science and history subjects to children attending many of our special events.

Please visit www.Joseph-Priestley-House.org for more information and to register for these events.

Contact Murrie Zlotziver, Operations Manager at 570-473-9474 or [email protected].

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Upcoming Just for Kids Events

H.E.R.Y.N. Registration is Open for 2023

February 8, 2023 to June 22, 2023

2023 HERYN (Helping Engage our River's Youth with Nature) youth kayaking and fishing program days are scheduled for June 22, 23, 24, 26, 27 and 28. These program days are for young people ages 9 to 14, introducing them to important skills in both kayaking and fishing, building confidence in these outdoor skills, and developing a vested interest in protecting our river's resources. REGISTRATION is OPEN.

Summer Camps for Children around the Susquehanna River Valley

March 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023

It's time to sign up your kiddos for exciting summer camps in the Susquehanna River Valley. Locations offering camps include: Bloomsburg Children’s Museum Summer Camps Lewisburg Children’s Museum Summer Camps Lewisburg YMCA at the Miller Center for Recreation Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art Summer Camps Millbrook Playhouse Lincoln Caverns Bluebird Atelier

Zoo Camp at Clyde Peeling's Reptiland - More Dates Have Been Added

March 16, 2023 to June 20, 2023

REGISTER NOW for Zoo Camp to be held on June 8, 14 and 20 from 9:30am - 4:00 pm. Go behind-the-scenes and experience the inner workings of an AZA accredited zoo! Filled with up-close animal experiences, zoo tours, hands-on projects, and games, Zoo Camp encourages learning through exploration.