Curator Club
“Saturday mornings at Curator Club were always a highlight of my child’s week.”
- Curator Club Parent
Grades 3, 4, 5 - Saturdays and Summer Camps
Curator Club provides educational science enrichment on a variety of topics in a fun learning environment. Curator Club members receive a membership card for free admission to The Oakes Museum of Natural History, a Curator Club t-shirt, and a certificate for three (3) free admissions to bring a friend.
Curator Club Winter/Spring 2023 - Saturdays - 9:15-11:30
Saturday January 13th : From Pandas to Polar bears Find out what makes a bear a bear!
Saturday January 27th: Real Survivors Learn how early settlers survived in the Pennsylvania wilderness.
Saturday February 10th : Who Done it? Find out how forensics help solve mysteries.
Saturday March 2nd : Beetlemania Learn about these ancient insects.
Saturday March 16th : Predators of the sky! Discover the world of raptors.
Saturday April 6th : What do spring showers bring? Salamanders, frogs and vernal ponds!
Price - $20 per individual/activity
Or pay $100 for all six activities and save $20!
CC Summer Camps - 9:00 AM - noon
June 24-28th – Collect It Camp - Go behind the scenes to investigate the Oakes Museum’s collections of eggs, insects, artifacts, and more, while exploring why people collect!
July 8-13th – Animals Camp - Using the museum and the surrounding natural world, each day campers will learn about a different animal group (invertebrates, fish, reptiles/amphibians, birds and mammals)
Price - $150/camp/week
*Before camp care will be available for the above three camps from 8-9 a.m. Games, puzzles and crafts will be provided with staff oversight. The cost for before camp care is an additional $25/week.
Pregistration and prepayment are required as space is limited.
Make an Online Payment
We accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.
Checks may be mailed to:
The Oakes Museum of Natural History
Messiah University
One University Avenue
Mechanicsburg, Pa 17055
Attn: Curator Club
The Oakes Museum of Natural History reserves the right to cancel any program or change any program, in order to comply with local, state, and federal guidelines and recommendations. All prepaid participants will receive a full refund. In case of inclement weather, please call 717-691-6082 for information regarding cancellations or delays.
Need-based scholarships are available. For more information contact us at curatorsclub@messiah.edu
What to Bring
- Labeled Water bottle (if needed)
- No crocs or flipflops for water or hiking activities
- Sunscreen (if needed)
- Dress for the weather as we may be outside
Curator Club Mission Statement
Fulfilling part of the Oakes Museum mission, the Curator Club is a multifaceted science enrichment program for community children, grades 3 to 8. The program provides scientifically-based, hands-on learning experience for the participants, challenging them to explore and question their world.