The Heritage Farm Museum specializes in programs that support the
Virginia Standards of Learning and are designed to meet the needs
of schools, Scouts, home school families and mothers groups. Programs
are interactive and many include extensions or take-home components.
Maximize the value of your field trip by making a day of it at Claude
Moore Park. Ask us to recommend programs that complement your area
of study. The Museum can accommodate large groups with advanced notice.
Picnic facilities available by reservation only. Minimum fees apply.
Call to schedule.
SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND TOURS
Our exhibits support the Virginia Standards of Learning and can accommodate
studies in science, technology, history and social sciences.
FARMIN' FEVER
(Grades pre-K - K) Be a "farmer for a day" as you learn
about farm life, visit the Waxpool General Store and play in the children's
hands-on area.
$3.50
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
(Grades K-2) Learn about volume, weight and relative units of measurement
through fun and games. Practice math skills and compete in a potato
sack race!
$3.50
WHO'S A FARMER?
(Grades 1-3) Meet farmers past and present, and learn about agricultural
products in Loudoun County during our hands-on gallery tour.
$3.50
TIME FOR CHANGE
(Grades 1-3) Earn it, spend it, save it, borrow it and barter. Money
is an important part of everyone's life. Start now and learn the basics
of managing money. Class utilizes the Waxpool General Store and children's
play area. Includes a visit to the gift shop and a take-home treat.
$5.00
PLANT IT!
(Grades 1-4) Be a scientist as you observe, explore and experiment.
Includes a take-home project.
$5.00
SIMPLE MACHINES
(Grades 3-5) Introduction to the simple machines on a farm. Includes
short gallery tour and the opportunity to engineer your own farm machine
in our Farm Challenge project.
$3.50
HANDS ON HISTORY
(Grades 4-6) Develop the fundamentals of archaeology, history, and
museum practice. Class extensions and projects available. Ask about
our "Make Your Own Museum Exhibit" program. $3.50
Seasonal Programs:
HERD IT ON THE FARM
(Grades K-2) Live-animals program that includes vocabulary building,
concept development and hands-on experiences. Offered seasonally in
the spring.
APPLES, APPLES EVERYWHERE!
(Grades K-2) Learn all about apples through story telling, games and
song. Lessons in history, science and language arts. Concludes by
making apple cider in a real historic cider press. Offered seasonally
September through October.
SCOUT PROGRAMS
Let our staff lead your Scouts through the requirements for various
badges. Leaders must accompany troops. Interactive, hands-on, supplemental
material included. Minimum fees apply. Call to schedule.
BROWNIES-LISTENING TO THE PAST
(Grades 1-3) When you listen to the past, what do you hear? Join us
to listen to stories about how people used to live and what children
did a long time ago. When you listen to people talk about the past,
you are participating in oral history. Document your own life and
learn how to listen to the histories of your friends and family. Class
utilizes LHFM galleries and exhibits. Includes a take-home project.
$5.00
BROWNIES-PENNY POWER TRY IT
(Grade 1-3) Earn it, spend it, save it, borrow it and barter. Money
is an important part of everyone's life. Start now and learn the basics
of managing money. Class utilizes the Waxpool General Store and children's
play area. Includes a visit to the gift shop and a take-home treat.
$5.00
BROWNIES-PLANTS TRY IT
(Grades 1-3) Learn about plants through four hands-on activities.
Be a scientist for a day as we explore, observe, create, measure,
and document. Extend your class with take-home projects we provide.
$5.00
JRGS LOCAL LORE BADGE
(Grades 4-6) Read all about it, sing someone's praises, word of mouth,
focus on the future, tour your community and take pride at the Loudoun
Heritage Farm Museum. Junior Girl Scout troops complete four of the
six requirements needed for the Local Lore badge during your class.
Includes a take-home project and the resources to complete all six
requirements.
$5.00
SRGS INTEREST PROJECT
(Grades 6-8) Learn about "Women Through Time." Girl Scouts
will complete Skills Builders, Technology, Service Projects, and Career
Exploration projects and complete a SRGS Interest Project.
$5.00
TIGER CUB BADGE
(Grades 1-2) Making My Family Special. Cub Scouts can begin to earn
their Tiger Cub badge by discovering how family life many years ago
compares to family life today. Play games of the past, complete your
chores and start a scrapbook to help preserve your own history.
$5.00
BEAR CUB BADGE
(Grades 3-5) What Makes America Special? Visit the Heritage Farm Museum
and learn what it means to be a good citizen and how ordinary people
serve their country every day.
$5.00
