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 JUNIOR HISTORIANS
Encourage a unique appreciation of local history through participation in this after-school program for kids.
NOW A FULL-YEAR PROGRAM!
EXPLORE Junior Historians is a dynamic and exciting after-school program for children ages 8 to 11 that begins September 16, 2024, and runs through May 2025. The Coachella Valley History Museum provides a unique opportunity to immerse children in onsite historical exploration. Through hands-on learning, students learn about the history of the Coachella Valley from the earliest explorers to the contemporary people who have helped shape our community. We will explore our local history by learning what it was like to live here from the 1800s to today. Students will also create art, learn about performing, engage with all new games, and make new friends. Come have fun with us!
Dates of Program: September 16, 2024 - May, 2025
Weekly Meeting Time: Monday from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Location: Coachella Valley History Museum at 82616 Miles Avenue, Indio, CA 92201
Registration Fee: $50 per child*
*Help our program cover credit card processing fees when you pay online by selecting to pay $53.25 per child ($50 Registration Fee + $3.25 online credit card processing fee). Choosing this option allows EXPLORE Junior Historians to retain the full enrollment amount of $50 so it can be used to provide supplies and materials to the children.
Registration & Payment
Pre-registration and pre-payment are required to reserve your child’s space. 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 Jr. Historians Program Director, Emily Culhan, at jr.historians@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 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 like Drawing Basics, Clay, Watercolor, and Multi-Media Art. The summer program closes out with an Art Reception for students and their families where student art is on display for all to admire.
To inquire about the next EXPLORE Young At Art session being offered, please email EXPLORE Young At Art Director, Maggie Hamilton, at YoungAtArt@cvhm.org.
