Hands On Learning
Ages: 3 and up
Black Chasm Cavern, located in the Sierra Nevada foothills town of Volcano, is a National Natural Landmark. This cavern is one of only 5% of caves in the world feature rare helictite crystal formations.
The Walk Tour takes only 50 minutes and any visitor over the age of three will likely be awe-inspired by the formations. Babies may be carried in a front pack but not a backpack for safety reasons. This is a wonderful place to visit wh...
more»Ages: 5 - 12
session 1: 11am - 12:30pm
session 2: 3pm - 4:30pm
Pastry Chef Dawnelle will instruct children aged 5 - 12 how to decorate holiday cookies at this fun, 90 minute cooking class to be held at Greens Market.
Register early. Space is limited to 15 students per session, with two sessions available. Fee includes instruction and a dozen cookies to take home to enjoy.
more»Ages: 0 - 13
This free resource is available to families, child care providers, students, educators and all community members.
- Includes learning materials for all ages: indoor & outdoor toys, games, music/movement, blocks, themed kits (oceans, trains, etc.), puzzles, dramatic play, literacy, math & science.
- Users must show valid ID and sign user agreement. Maximum loan period is 3 weeks for 4 items.
Open Monday — Friday 8:00 am — noon and 1:00 pm...
Ages: 3 and up
Columbia State Historic Park — once a bustling, brawling gold rush town — sits at an elevation of 2,100 feet amongst the oaks of the Sierra Nevada foothills. In the mid 1800's, the town of Columbia was one of the largest cities in California, attracting people from other US states as well as other countries with promises of gold. In fact, between 1850 and the early 1900s, as much as $150 million in gold was mined in Columbia.
As dep...
more»Ages: 0 and up
The Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park is open year round for day use and May through November for overnight camping.
For those looking to learn more about traditional Mi-wok and other Sierra Nevada Native American groups, the onsite Chaw'se Regional Indian Museum is open Friday through Monday, 11am - 3pm. Exhibits include tools used and crafts made by the natives. A ceremonial roundhouse reconstructed in the middle of the smal...
more»Ages: 7 - 12
Learn various drawing and painting techniques, learn about perspective, mixing colors and composition in this art class held at MJC's Life Long Learning Center, room 103. Remember to wear play clothes!
more»Ages: 6 - 13
Future NASA astronauts and scientists will revel in the sheer volume of activities featured at the Castle Science and Technology Center. The Center, geared towards children in 4th through 6th grades, hopes that all who visit will gain an understanding and interest in aerospace sciences and technology.
Campers will participate in exciting, hands-on science experiences throughout the week. Campers will see astronomy and space sho...
more»Ages: 10 and up
Ages: 3 and up
Over 150 volunteers step back in time to 1852 to recreate life in a gold diggings encampment. Volunteers are dressed as miners, merchants, blacksmiths, actors/actresses, etc. to help kids learn about life during the Gold Rush. Visitors will also be able to examine the lifestyle of families who settled in Columbia; learn about crafts, how their children played, cooking, their music and more. This event is held at Columbia Historic Sta...
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