Pre-K / Elementary School
Pre-K / Elementary Programs
The Trout Gallery Education Program provides lively, cross-disciplinary museum programs to Pre/Elementary classes. The programs encourage creativity and learning through meaningful encounters with art and cultural artifacts, and through participation in age-specific group activities and hands-on projects. Class size limited to 28 students. With the exception of programs offered in collaboration with area partners (CALC, Carlisle Parks and Recreation Department), all progrmas are offered free of charge.
**The Trout Gallery has funds to pay for bus transportation for groups. Please inquire while making a reservation.
Winter 2024
TOP SECRET
K-3rd Grades (5-8 years)
The first SATURDAY of every month from 10:30-12:00PM AM: OCT-DEC and FEB-MAY
MEETS AT BOSLER LIBRARY AND ENDS AT THE TROUT GALLERY
What kinds of objects can be found in the vaults of The Trout gallery? And what stories might they tell us? Join us as we explore mystery objects contained in our vaults through stories and hands-on art activities. Don't miss out!
Reservations are required for these programs. Children must be accompained by a caregiver.
Email Hadley D'Esopo at desopoh@dickinson.edu.
Express Yourself
Weekdays Feb 23-April 6
K-5
What kinds of tools do artists use to express things like feelings? Louisa Chase was an artist who used line, color and shapes to express things that are hard to put in words. In this program kids will be introduced to abstract art and expressionism through Gallery games, close-looking and a hands-on art activity.
Email desopoh@dickinson.edu to set up a time for your group.
ONGOING PROGRAMS
Bilingual, ESL, and Language Learning
The Trout Gallery offers award-winning programs that combine art and language to promote language acquisition and cultural appreciation. Language learning classes are available in Spanish, French, German and Italian. Please contact us to learn more about bilingual tours, ESL offerings, and language learning programs for your group.
To schedule a tour, register or ask questions, email Heather Flaherty, Curator of Education, flaherth@dickinson.edu or (717) 245-1492.
