The Peterborough Museum and Archives offers Wildcard Wednesdays throughout the summer. This is a single-day camp for children ages 7 to 11, and run on each Wednesday throughout the summer. There is a different theme each week, with topics ranging from science to art and history. Activities may include arts and crafts, sports and active play, drama, leadership and more.
Ages
Wildcard Wednesday camps are for children ages 7 to 11.
If you are looking for camps for younger children, check out our Junior Summer Discovery camps for children ages 4 to 6.
Wildcard Wednesday themes for 2019
| Wednesday, July 3: Anchors aweigh |
| Dive in with your imaginations as we discover a fantasy world of pirates, mermaids and lost treasure. We will make eye patched and treasure maps as we learn to navigate like a pirate. |
| Wednesday, July 10: The earth, inside out |
| Have you ever wondered what lies beneath your feet? In this great introduction to geology, campers will investigate rocks and minerals to learn about the layers of the Earth and the processes that are continuing to shape it today. |
| Wednesday, July 17: Blast-off space camp |
| Have you ever wondered what lies beyond our planet? Join us for crafts and activities as we learn about constellations, design our own space ships and talk about whether aliens really exist. |
| Wednesday, July 24: Imagine art |
| Unlock your creativity in this fun day of creative expression! We will experiment with different mediums including paint, plaster, drawing and more. |
| Wednesday, July 31: Lego mania |
| Calling all Lego enthusiasts! Get ready to become an architect, engineer and more as you unleash your creativity with our collection of Lego in this special camp. |
| Wednesday, August 7: Let's get cooking |
| Try your hand in the kitchen with some simple recipes and food related crafts. You will learn how food fuels our body and what foods keep you healthy! Please make any food allergies known upon registration. |
| Wednesday, August 14: Walk like an Egyptian |
| The pyramids aren't the only cool thing about ancient Egypt. Learn how to write like an Egyptian, look at the mysterious Gods and Goddesses, and find out how mummies were made! Don't forget the iconic Egyptian pose! We will be playing, painting, and writing our way to Egypt. |
| Wednesday, August 21: Amazing race |
| Ready, set, go! Riddles, games and challenges will be completed to advance you and your team to the finish line. Use your mind and agility to get your team ahead! |
Online registration
Camp details
| Times |
| Our camp programs run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
|
| Cost |
|
| Location |
| Wildcard Wednesday is primarily located in the large, air-conditioned, barrier-free Fine Annex on our grounds. Activities associated with our camp may also take place in the beautiful Heritage Pavilion, the galleries and on our child-friendly grounds, including our accessible playground structure. |
| Registration |
|
| What to bring |
| Please ensure your children come to camp prepared with snacks, drinks, water bottle, a lunch, and weather-appropriate clothing. We promote a nut-free environment. |
| Personal health form |
| Each child attending camp must complete and submit a personal health form. We keep this form on file and you only need to complete it once a year. Be sure to submit your health form on or before the first day of camp. |
| Health concerns |
| Please notify the instructor about any health or behavioural concerns you may have regarding your child's participation in Junior Summer Discovery. The museum has a protocol for anaphylactic shock and a parental clearance form is required if your child has suffered a suspected concussion. |
| Photos |
| In the course of all program activities, we may take photos and audio and/or visual recordings. We reserve the right to use all photographs and videos of our programs, participants, special events and facilities for promotional purposes. |
| Refunds |
| You must request a refund up to 5 business days prior to the start of the program and you will pay an administration fee of 10% or a minimum of $5. We will not permit any refunds once the program has started. |
