Our scholastic programs are perfect for field trips for homeschool children & align with Pennsylvania curriculum standards.
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Join us for a special hands-on program,
just for homeschool and virtual learning families!
Food of the Gods: Chocolate in Mesoamerica
Every Wednesday in October: 2 , 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2024
at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
All programs are the same.
Long before people began making and consuming solid chocolate, Mesoamerican civilizations utilized cocoa beans in several unique ways. Discover the origins of chocolate and the important role chocolate played in ancient Maya and Aztec societies. Try a chocolate drink similar to one the ancient Maya enjoyed, see what you can “buy” with a pod of cocoa beans, solve a hieroglyph puzzle and participate in other hands-on activities that explore these vibrant cultures. Plus, every participant will make a Mesoamerican inspired chocolate treat to take home and enjoy!
Cost: $17 for ages 3 and over.
Ages 2 and under are free.
Advanced registration is required here.
Admission to the museum is included along with an educational scavenger hunt through the exhibits.
The program will last about an hour. The scavenger hunt takes about 45-60 minutes, so please plan on at least 90 minutes to 2 hours for the full experience.
This program is for homeschooling families. Private programs are available for groups of 15 or more. Please contact Elizabeth Lindsay at [email protected] or 717.520.5588 with questions or to book a private program.
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Other Homeschool Programs Offered During the School Year
The Museum Experience exhibit space offers a variety of curriculum-themed “Museum EduQuest” hunts for children in preschool through grade 12.
In the Chocolate Lab, students can learn and participate in a variety of classes…and they all include a take-home chocolate treat! From “Assembly Line Adventure” for younger students, to “Temper, Temper” for high school students, the Chocolate Lab offers participatory classes for all students.
Homeschool groups of 15 or more students are welcome Monday through Friday during the school year. Admission rates for these groups are as follows:
- Museum Experience EduQuest (1 hour): $11
- Chocolate Lab Class (45 min): $11
- Extended Chocolate Lab Class (1 – 2 hours): $15
- EduQuest and Chocolate Lab Class (2 hours): $16
- EduQuest and Extended Chocolate Lab Class (2.5 – 3 hours): $20
Schedule your homeschool group today! Make your reservation request here.
