Five children play various musical instruments in the foreground against a white background with colorful flowing musical notes.

The Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society

Enjoy the full program with access to all main activities.

General Admission

LXCL:A discounted rate is offered to only those that members of The Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society.

Member Admission

No school today? Let&#39;s make some noise! On this PA day, campers will explore the sounds, rhythms, and instruments that bring music to life. They&#39;ll build their own instruments, sing and play along in karaoke games, and hunt through the museum for musical clues. Every camper leaves with instruments they made themselves and a head full of new tunes. What campers will do:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Build their own instruments. Campers create a handmade instrument from each family: a string instrument (guitar), a wind instrument, and a percussion instrument, learning how each one makes its sound.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Play karaoke games. Campers take the stage for sing-along fun and music games that get everyone moving, laughing, and performing.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Go on a scavenger hunt. Teams search the museum for musical clues, instruments, and sounds hidden in our galleries.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Jam together. Campers finish the day with a group performance, putting their new instruments to work.</li></ul>What your child will take away<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Three handmade instruments to play and show off at home: guitar, wind, and percussion</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A hands-on understanding of how different instruments make sound</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Confidence in singing, performing, and working as part of a team</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A day of creativity, music, and new friends</li></ul>Good to know<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">All materials are provided, and no musical experience is needed.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Expect a lively, noisy day. Singing and playing are encouraged!</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Please pack a nut-free lunch and a water bottle.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Space is limited to 12 campers.&nbsp;</li></ul>Grab your instrument. Find your rhythm. Take the stage! Camp is for kids aged 8 to 13.Drop-off time starts at 8:45, and pick-up is at 4 pm.&nbsp; Frequently asked questions Am I to send a lunch with my child? Yes, please send a nut-free lunch and two snacks/drinks with your child. There will be no access to a refrigerator, so please pack accordingly. The Museum has water fountains, so sending your child with a refillable water bottle is advisable. What should my child wear? Your child can wear whatever they like, even a costume! We love seeing our campers embrace the theme of the day. However, kids should wear things they don&#39;t mind getting messy or possibly getting paint on. How many children are in each program? Programs are limited to 12 children.&nbsp; The Museum reserves the right to cancel programs due to under-registration.&nbsp;In this case, all existing registrants will be notified, and a full refund will be issued. What if I have to cancel my registration?&nbsp; No refunds will be given for cancellations made less than one week in advance. A credit for a future program may be given to participants who cancel three days (full 72 hours) before the program start time. No credit will be given to &ldquo;no shows&rdquo; or to cancellations with less than 72 hours&rsquo; notice. What if my child has special needs? If your child has any special needs, details must be included with your registration form. Please note that staff are not trained to work with special needs or medical support. However, if your child requires an adult assistant, they are welcome to accompany the child to camp free of charge. Who will be supervising my child? The Education Department&rsquo;s great staff and volunteers are trained, experienced individuals who have submitted current Criminal Background Checks and are certified in Standard First Aid and CPR. The minimum ratio of supervisors to participants is 1:7. Am I required to send my child with any materials from home? For this camp, absolutely nothing!&nbsp;

No school today? Let's make some noise! On this PA day, campers will explore the sounds, rhythms, and instruments that bring music to life. They'll build their own instruments, sing and play along in karaoke games, and hunt through the museum for musical clues. Every camper leaves with instruments they made themselves and a head full of new tunes. What campers will do:<ul><li>Build their own instruments. Campers create a handmade instrument from each family: a string instrument (guitar), a wind instrument, and a percussion instrument, learning how each one makes its sound.</li><li>Play karaoke games. Campers take the stage for sing-along fun and music games that get everyone moving, laughing, and performing.</li><li>Go on a scavenger hunt. Teams search the museum for musical clues, instruments, and sounds hidden in our galleries.</li><li>Jam together. Campers finish the day with a group performance, putting their new instruments to work.</li></ul>What your child will take away<ul><li>Three handmade instruments to play and show off at home: guitar, wind, and percussion</li><li>A hands-on understanding of how different instruments make sound</li><li>Confidence in singing, performing, and working as part of a team</li><li>A day of creativity, music, and new friends</li></ul>Good to know<ul><li>All materials are provided, and no musical experience is needed.</li><li>Expect a lively, noisy day. Singing and playing are encouraged!</li><li>Please pack a nut-free lunch and a water bottle.</li><li>Space is limited to 12 campers. </li></ul>Grab your instrument. Find your rhythm. Take the stage! Camp is for kids aged 8 to 13.Drop-off time starts at 8:45, and pick-up is at 4 pm.  Frequently asked questions Am I to send a lunch with my child? Yes, please send a nut-free lunch and two snacks/drinks with your child. There will be no access to a refrigerator, so please pack accordingly. The Museum has water fountains, so sending your child with a refillable water bottle is advisable. What should my child wear? Your child can wear whatever they like, even a costume! We love seeing our campers embrace the theme of the day. However, kids should wear things they don't mind getting messy or possibly getting paint on. How many children are in each program? Programs are limited to 12 children.  The Museum reserves the right to cancel programs due to under-registration. In this case, all existing registrants will be notified, and a full refund will be issued. What if I have to cancel my registration?  No refunds will be given for cancellations made less than one week in advance. A credit for a future program may be given to participants who cancel three days (full 72 hours) before the program start time. No credit will be given to “no shows” or to cancellations with less than 72 hours’ notice. What if my child has special needs? If your child has any special needs, details must be included with your registration form. Please note that staff are not trained to work with special needs or medical support. However, if your child requires an adult assistant, they are welcome to accompany the child to camp free of charge. Who will be supervising my child? The Education Department’s great staff and volunteers are trained, experienced individuals who have submitted current Criminal Background Checks and are certified in Standard First Aid and CPR. The minimum ratio of supervisors to participants is 1:7. Am I required to send my child with any materials from home? For this camp, absolutely nothing!

The Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society

PA Day at the Museum - Musical Maestros

425 Donald St E

General Admission

$50

Member Admission

$40

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