Young miners grades K-5 will have the opportunity to explore the World Museum of Mining through tours, crafts and hands-on experiments. In the summer of 2011 kids had the opportunity to learn about the 1890s through puppetry and crafts. Mining methods were explored with hands-on activities and a tour underground. Youth also had the chance to get a close up look at garnets and quartz. The fun will continue in June 2012. Check back for dates and camps.

2012 will also see the continuation of our new Junior Volunteer/Docent program. Youth ages 10 and up will volunteer at the World Museum of Mining. Projects will include gathering oral history, artifact identification, guest interaction through living history activities, and much more. The Junior Volunteer/Docents will learn museum practices through a series of trainings at the World Museum of Mining and other area museums. The youth will be able to practice the skills learned through hands on projects supervised by the World Museum of Mining education director and curator. This is an exciting opportunity for children to learn more about Butte history and museum operations.

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