EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.
We do a lot of things at the Coachella Valley History Museum. We have a lot of fun. We invite a lot of visitors to find out about history. But some of the best things we do are with students and their families through education and outreach, including our after-school Junior Historians Program and Young At Art Summer Camps.
For teachers, School Tours are the perfect way to engage young minds. Incorporate your in-class curriculum with hands-on experience. All tours are led by an experienced school tour docent who will educate and entertain in equal measure.
Our Virtual Tours on YouTube are also a great way to enjoy an in-depth look at the history of the Coachella Valley, from the classroom or home, with presentations delivered by our kid-friendly docent team.
Learn more about each of these programs below. Or email us for more information.
EXPLORE YOUNG AT ART SUMMER ART CAMPS
Nurture creativity from an early age through participation in these summer art camps for kids.
EXPLORE Young At Art Summer Art Camps are open to children ages 8 to 14 years old. Each week of the program focuses on a different visual art form to allow students to explore various methods and media.
Summer 2024 Weekly Sessions
All classes are Monday through Friday from 9:00am-11:00am, except where indicated.
June 10-14: Drawing Basics OR Clay (choose one)
June 17-21: Clay OR Watercolor (2.5-hour watercolor class; no class June 19) (choose one)
June 24-28: Multi-Media Art
July 14 at 1:30pm: FREE Art Reception for YAA students & their families
Cost: $70 per weekly class per child*
*Help our program cover credit card processing fees when you pay online by selecting to pay $75 per student ($70 Registration Fee + $5 online credit card processing fee). Choosing this option allows EXPLORE Young at Art to retain the full enrollment amount of $70 so it can be put back into providing supplies and materials to the children.
Registration & Payment
Pre-registration and pre-payment are required to reserve space in a class. Space is limited. Submit your Registration Form and Payment online now!
To register and pay offline: Download the registration form below and mail the completed form with payment to Coachella Valley History Museum at 82616 Miles Avenue, Indio, CA 92201. Checks should be made payable to “Coachella Valley History Museum”.
Questions?
Please email EXPLORE Young At Art Director, Maggie Hamilton, at YoungAtArt@cvhm.org.
SCHOOL TOURS
Complement curriculum taught in the classroom with a hands-on experience.
Third grade classes are invited to visit the grounds with their students to take a tour of the Museum led by one of our knowledgeable and kid-friendly School Tour Docents.
Visit the Blacksmith Shop and the Desert Submarine, and take a lesson in the 1909 Schoolhouse.
Please contact our School Tours Coordinator, Rebecca Caldwell, to schedule your visitation.
VIRTUAL TOURS
Watch our CVHM Virtual Tour series for an in-depth look at the history of the Coachella Valley from the comfort of the classroom or home.
Take a virtual tour of the Coachella Valley History Museum. Learn about the important role played by agriculture and water in the growth of the Coachella Valley from our docent, Debbie Loukatos.
Take a virtual tour of the Coachella Valley History Museum. Learn about the important role of blacksmiths and the blacksmith shop in the growth of the Coachella Valley from our docent, Bill Claborn.
EXPLORE JUNIOR HISTORIANS
Encourage a unique appreciation of local history through participation in this after-school program for kids.
EXPLORE Junior Historians is a dynamic after-school program for children ages 8 to 14 years old that includes hands-on activities and enriching projects in a safe and encouraging environment. During each Fall and Winter Session, students focus on a unique topic about the Coachella Valley.
Next Sessions: Fall 2024 & Winter 2025
Weekly Meeting Time: Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30pm
Location: Coachella Valley History Museum at 82616 Miles Avenue, Indio, CA 92201
Interested in signing up for the next session? Questions?
Please email Jr. Historians Program Director, Emily Culhan, at jr.historians@cvhm.org.