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1. Historic Brattonsville
2. Museum of York County - Tours
3. Museum of York County - Settlemyre Planetarium
4. Museum of York County - Classes
5. Main Street Children's Museum

Historic Brattonsville

• Early to Rise Preschool–2nd Grades Rise and shine! Wake up to sounds of farm animals, the smell of breakfast in the brick kitchen, washing up in the house, and daily chores on the plantation. This is a great opportunity for children to engage with the 1840s plantation by being a part of the morning routine. Length 50 minutes, Max: 80 students, 9:30 am & 11:30 am $5 per student Standards: Science K-1.1, K-2, K-4.3, K-5.2, 1-5.1, 1-5.2, 2-2.1 Social Studies K-1.1, K-1.2, K-6.2, 1-2.2, 1-6, 2-1, 2-2.4, 2-5 back to top

Museum of York County - Tours

• Animal Adventure Tour Preschool - 2nd Grade This 30-minute tour is specially designed to introduce our younger visitors to the Museum and its natural history collection. 30 min back to top

• Guided Highlights Tour 1st Grade–Adult The Guided Highlights Tour has been designed to provide a quality educational experience for groups of all ages. Please call to schedule. Standards: Social Studies 3-1.4, 3-5.1, 4-3.6 Science 1-2, 2-2, 3-1.1, 3-1.2, 3-1.7, 3-1.6, 3-1.3, 3-1.4, 3-2, 3-5.1, 3-5.2, 3-5.3, 4-1.3, 4-1.4, 4-1.6, 4-2, 5-1.2, 5-1.3, 5-2,5-5.1, 5-5.3, 5-5.4, 5-5.5, 5-5.6, 6-3, 6-5.2, 6-5.6, 7-4, 8-2 Visual Arts IV-B, V-A back to top

Museum of York County - Settlemyre Planetarium

• One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure Preschool-Kindgergarten; first semester 1st graders Big Bird, Elmo and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, take viewers on a journey of discovery to learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the Sun, and the Moon. Appropriate for younger visitors. The program introduces basic science concepts to young children with the loveable Sesame Street characters that they know and trust. Program length: 25 minutes back to top

• Perfect Little Planet K5–3rd Grade Imagine the ultimate space vacation! What if you could travel the galaxy to find that ideal place? Discover our solar system through a new set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over the surface of Pluto, our best known Dwarf Planet. Dive over the ice cliffs of Miranda. Sail through the rings of Saturn. Feel the lightning storms at Jupiter. And walk on the surface of Mars. Which destination would you choose? This is the solar system journey for space travelers of all ages. View Website Program length: 35 minutes Standards: Science K-5.1, 1-3, 2-4.1 back to top

Museum of York County - Classes

• The Sun’s Family K5–2nd Grade Circling, bending and tilting, children will become rocky midgets or gas giants of the Solar System as they revolve around the Sun. This kinesthetic program introduces students to the basic properties of the Solar System. The planetarium program, The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket, is a perfect complement to this interactive program. Students are required to wear or bring a pair of socks for participation in this program. 30-60 min Classes can be tailored to meet the needs of other grade levels. Group general admission is $3 per student, $5 per adults. To add a class or guided tour, $1 per student. Classes only, $2 per person. Standards: Science K-1.1, K-2.1, K-5.1, K-5.2, 1-1.1, 1-2.1, 1-3.1, 1-3.2, 1-4.1, 1-5.1, 2-4.1 Social Studies K-4.2 back to top

• Animal Apparel K5–2nd Grade Do animals wear clothes? No, but in this program students will learn about the appearance, texture, and function of the outer coverings of various animals. A variety of skins, feathers, and animal mounts will illustrate the importance of mammal, reptile and bird skin as an adaptation for survival. Classes are 30 - 45 minutes. Admission: $3 per person for groups of 15 or more Program Cost: $2 per child Standards: Science K-2.1, K-2.4, 1-1.1, 2-2.1, 2-2.2, 3-1.1, 3-2.1, 3-2.2, 3-2.3, 4-2.1, 4-2.2, 4-2.3, 4-2.4, 5-2.2, 5-2.4, 6-3.1, 6-3.3, 6-3.4, 6-3.5 back to top

Main Street Children's Museum

• In the Woods 3 – 5 years old What animals will we find in the forest today? In the Woods features woodland stories, movement, music, and arts and crafts. Students might track animals through the museum, sing songs around the campfire, or make their own animal track art. After the program ends, students can continue their forest adventure by exploring the museum with their group. Please call to schedule. back to top

• Kings, Queens and Dragons 3 – 5 years old Get ready to journey to a kingdom far away! Kings, Queens and Dragons takes students on an imaginary adventure that features magical stories, arts and crafts, music and movement. Activities may include creating a shield or crown, story time, or playing shakers and bells for the kings and queens. Students are encouraged to continue their magical experience after the program ends by dressing up as a knight or princess and exploring the museum. Please call to schedule. back to top