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SPECIAL EVENTS & PROGRAMS
Spirit of the Prairie
September 6
On the Farm Experiences
September 13 - October 12
Country Fair
September 20 - September 21
Conner Prairie Golf Classic
October 7
Arts & Arms Making Workshop
October 11 - October 17
Headless Horseman
October 17 - October 30
Follow the North Star
November 7 - November 22
Gingerbread Village
December 2 - December 30
Conner Prairie by Candlelight
December 5 - December 14
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Pre-K Program photo
Pre-K to Grade 1

Prairie Pioneers
Become young pioneers in this fun and engaging outdoor program. Learn about harvesting and transporting crops, using wool from sheep and other winter preparations. Visit a log cabin and help with activities like grinding corn and stringing apples. Play fun pioneer games, too.

Who:   Pre-K-grade 1
Dates:   Wed.–Thurs., September 27–November 16, 2006
Times:   9:30 am-3:30 pm
Two groups of 25 are scheduled every hour
Length:   1 hour
Cost:   $4.50/student
One adult free with every five students; $4.50/additional adult
Standards:   Soc. Studies K.1.1, K.1.4, K.3.4, 1.1.2, 1.3.8

Woodland Indian Adventure
Take a tram ride to our Lenape Indian Camp and learn about the life of the Woodland Indians. Visit the wigwams and trading post and take part in hands-on activities such as playing Native American games and grinding corn.

Who:   Pre-K-grade 1
Dates:   Tues., October 24 & 31, 2006
Times:   9:30 am, 11 am & 1 pm
2 groups of 25 are scheduled for each time.
Length:   1 ¼ hours
Cost:   $4.50/student
One adult free with every five students: $4.50/additional adult
Standards:   Soc. Studies K.1.1, K.5.4, 1.1.2, 1.3.8, 1.5.2

Also, check out our History Channel project about William Trowbridge's research on the Lenape people.

Gingerbread Jamboree
Explore the world of gingerbread! Hear the gingerbread man story and discover how gingerbread was made during a trip to the Conner House kitchen. Help the cook add ingredients and then hunt for the cook’s missing gingerbread man cookie. As you search, you will have the chance to see Conner Prairie’s sheep and horses. Then, head back to the Museum Center for some dancing, a gingerbread man cookie snack and a visit to the magical gingerbread house display, Gingerbread Village.

Who:   Pre-K-grade 1
Dates:   Tues.–Thurs., December 5–7 & Mon.–Fri., December 11–15
Times:   9:10 am-2:10 pm
Groups of 25 are scheduled every 20 minutes
Length:   1 ¼ hours
Cost:   $4.50/student
One adult free with every five students; $4.50/additional adult
Standards:   Science K.3.1, 1.4.1, 1.6.1; Lang. Arts K.3.1, 1.7.6; Soc. Studies K.3.1, 1.5.5

Farm Animals Adventure
Meet some of the Conner Barn and Prairietown animals up close as you explore farm life. Discover the products animals provide and help with chores such as feeding. See how simple cheese comes from milk and have a taste!

Who:   Pre-K-grade 1
Dates:   Wed.-Thurs., April 4-May 17, 2007
Times:   9:30 am, 11 am & 1 pm
2 groups of 25 are scheduled for each time.
Length:   1 hour
Cost:   $4.50/student
One adult free with every five students: $4.50/additional adult
Standards:   Social Studies: K.1.1, K.3.5, 1.3.5, 1.3.8; Language Arts: K.7.1, 1.7.3; Science: K.3.1, K.4.2, 1.1.3, 1.4.3

To make your reservations, contact Guest Services at 317.776.6006 or 800.966.1836.

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