March Break Programming
March 12-14, 2025
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Drop-in Programming at our Museums:
- Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage Centre
- Port Dover Harbour Museum
- Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum
Looking for something fun to do with your kids or grandkids this March Break? Norfolk County’s museums have you covered! Drop in to any of our three museums from 1:00-3:00pm on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday of March Break to view our awesome exhibits, do a new craft each day, and test your observation skills with our museum scavenger hunts.
Admission by donation.
Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage Centre Crafts:
Details coming soon!
Port Dover Harbour Museum Crafts:
- Wednesday: Cherry Blossom Paintings
- Thursday: Woven Coasters
- Friday: Moving Paper Fish
Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum Crafts:
Details coming soon!
Youth Volunteer and Mentorship Program
Youth Volunteer & Mentorship Program – Orientation Day
May 31
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Locations:
Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage Centre
Port Dover Harbour Museum
Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum
Are you a teen looking to build a resume, earn school volunteer hours, make new friends, and develop leadership skills? Join our Youth Volunteer Team and assist with our summer camps!
Youth volunteers can offer something unique to our programs, whether you have a special talent or interest or just enjoy working with kids. The Youth Volunteer and Mentorship Program is offered to youth ages 14 and older.
Before they can begin to volunteer, all youths are required to attend an orientation day at your preferred museum site. This short session includes an introduction to the museum, Health & Safety and AODA training, a fun museum challenge, and a pizza lunch. After successful completion of the museum orientation, youth volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in programming.
Volunteers will be scheduled based on need.
Minimum commitment:
Volunteers must be willing to complete at least 35 hours of volunteering over the duration of the camps/summer. These hours can be completed as either full days (9:00 am – 4:00 pm) or half days (9:00 am – 12:30 pm or 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm). Youth can volunteer for a few days per week or for a full week at a time. We’re super flexible!
To register for this event, please email:
Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage Centre: [email protected]
Port Dover Harbour Museum: [email protected]
Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum: [email protected]
DTMHC – Summer Camp
Registration starts Wednesday, May 7!
Camp runs from Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm with the exception of holidays. Register for a single day or for a whole week!
This camp is geared at children ages 5-10. Children must be 5 years old on their day of camp. Proof of age required at drop off.
Cost: $36.00 per day, per child.
Registration:
Summer camp registration opens on Wednesday, May 7th. Registration can be done either in person at the museum or online via Norfolk County’s ENCORE system. Click here to be taken to ENCORE.
Cancellation Policy:
If there is not enough interest in a specific camp
program, the program will be cancelled at the discretion of museum staff, and those who have registered will receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued if the registrant chooses to no longer participate.
Weekly Themes:
Nature’s Playground (July 7-11)
If adventure is what you seek, join us for an exciting week of exploring, scavenging, nature crafts, and challenges. From pond-dipping to basket weaving, this week is perfect for kids looking to unleash their full naturalist potential! Make sure to pack your sunscreen and water shoes, because this week will be awesomely messy!
Mysteries at the Museum (July 14-18)
Secrets, mysteries, spies, ghosts?! What lies in the museum’s walls? What secrets are hidden, and must be found? From challenges to mysteries, you’ll never know what’s next! Grab your flashlights, focus, and discover the underside of the world. Will you join us in discovering the hidden truths?
Mad Science (July 21-25)
Make a volcano, discover the secrets of the stars, give answers to the universe’s hardest questions! Together, kids will be able to discover and get crazy with awesome science experiments, fun brain teasers, STEM challenges and competitions that may leave you stumped! Care to take on the challenge with us?
Animal Adventures (July 28-August 1)
Whip out your cameras and binoculars, because together, we will be exploring the hundreds of animals that frequent our world, from elephants to mice, every single one plays a crucial part! Kids will go on a fantastic safari, playing animal-based games, making crafts, learning cool facts, and exploring their diverse habitats!
Kingdom Knights (August 11-15)
Round up your cavaliers, it’s time to take the oath and unsheathe your swords! Together, boys and girls alike will battle dragons, learn of mythical stories and creatures, consult the realm’s wizard, and defeat any enemy! So, grab your suit of armor, saddle your stallion, and let’s ride into the bountiful challenges that await us!
Wild, Wild West (August 18-22)
Yeehaw! From frontier ballads to gunslingers, the Wild West is chock filled with adventure, challenges and activities. Join us for gold digging, riding off into the sunset, and learning some good ‘ol banjo music! Will you straighten your cowboy hat and meet us as high noon for some amazing playtime?
PDHM – Summer Camp
Registration starts Wednesday, May 7!
Camp runs from Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm with the exception of holidays. Register for a single day or for a whole week!
This camp is geared at children ages 5-10. Children must be 5 years old on their day of camp. Proof of age required at drop off.
Cost: $36.00 per day, per child.
Registration:
Summer camp registration opens on Wednesday, May 7th. Registration can be done either in person at the museum or online via Norfolk County’s ENCORE system. Click here to be taken to ENCORE.
Cancellation Policy:
If there is not enough interest in a specific camp
program, the program will be cancelled at the discretion of museum staff, and those who have registered will receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued if the registrant chooses to no longer participate.
Weekly Themes:
Artistic Adventures
July 7-11
This week, campers will dive into a world of painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed media as they explore various art techniques and materials. With a focus on fun and experimentation, this camp encourages kids to unleash their artistic talents and create their own masterpieces in a supportive, playful environment
Tales Through Time
July 14-18
Explore different eras from ancient civilizations to the future this week. Each day brings a new adventure as campers dive into history with hands-on crafts, games, and activities inspired by iconic periods like the Ice Age, Medieval times, and the Wild West!
Superb Sports
August 5-8
Join this weeks action-packed camp where kids explore a wide range of sports and activities while building teamwork and staying active. With fun team challenges and friendly competition, this camp encourages healthy movement, sportsmanship, and a love for staying active.
Camp Carnival
August 11-15
Immerse yourself in the magic and whimsy of a classic carnival this week. Kids will enjoy creating and playing DIY carnival games like ring toss and bean bag throws, get creative with face painting and balloon animals, and put on group performances. All the fun without the stomach ache afterwards!
WHAM – Summer Camp
Registration starts Wednesday, May 7!
Camp runs from Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm with the exception of holidays. Register for a single day or for a whole week!
This camp is geared at children ages 5-10. Children must be 5 years old on their day of camp. Proof of age required at drop off.
Cost: $36.00 per day, per child.
Registration:
Summer camp registration opens on Wednesday, May 7th. Registration can be done either in person at the museum or online via Norfolk County’s ENCORE system. Click here to be taken to ENCORE.
Cancellation Policy:
If there is not enough interest in a specific camp
program, the program will be cancelled at the discretion of museum staff, and those who have registered will receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued if the registrant chooses to no longer participate.
Weekly Themes:
PDHM – Christmas Crafternoon
DEC 6
12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
New this year, the Port Dover Harbour Museum is hosting a Christmas “Crafternoon” for all those creative kids that love the holiday season as much as we do! We’ll be spending the afternoon making 3 cool Christmas crafts for the kids to take home.
Drop off program. Ages 5-10.
$20 per child. Pre-registration required.
DTMHC – A Child’s Journey to Norfolk: Our Living Heritage
Program Offered: Tuesdays from 9:30am to 11:30am or 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Program Duration: 2 hours
Maximum Group Size: 36
Ratio: 1 adult per 5 children. Due to space limitations, we request that schools do not exceed this ratio.
Cost: $5.85/student (Teachers and Chaperones Free)
Payment: The program can be paid for on the day of delivery. We accept payment by cash, credit cards, debit or cheque (made payable to Norfolk County).
Program Description:
A Child’s Journey to Norfolk: Our Living Heritage is a grade 6 curriculum based program created to introduce students to the rich, diverse multicultural heritage of the Delhi area. The program provides youth with an opportunity to learn about and participate in various activities based on these cultures.
Curriculum Connections:
A Child’s Journey to Norfolk best aligns with the 2018 Ontario Curriculum for Grade 6 but can be adjusted for younger grades upon request.