Education

Youth Programs

Teen Advisory Council

The Teen Advisory Council is made up of local high school students interested in bringing new perspectives to the Museum of San Diego History. This year-long internship allows students to share their thoughts on how best to engage their peers in the understanding of both local history and the role of museums in their community.  Members are granted behind the scenes access to the Museum of San Diego History as well as the opportunity to work on various history-related projects.

If you would like to apply for the 2008-2009 Teen Advisory Council, please download and send this form or email the education department.

History for Half Pints

Make your next play date go down in history! Get to know other families while the kids enjoy crafts, entertaining activities and a special story time. All programs engage children in the history of the San Diego region. History for Half Pints is for children ages 3 -5 years and a favorite adult.

Programs run the 3rd Monday of every month, from 10am – 11am

Admission: Free for SDHS Members, $5 non-members
Please Note: All children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is requested. Please call 619-232-6203,ext. 129 to reserve your spot.

History for Half Pints is generously sponsored by

2009 schedule:

January 19, 2009: Dream with Me!
Martin Luther King Jr. had a special dream for America. Learn about it as we share our own dreams with one another and make a special dream catcher craft.

February 16, 2009: “Teddy” Bear Picnic!
Bring your teddy bear out to enjoy the Park. Learn about the first “Teddy” Bear and see who named him. Decorate a frame, and we’ll take a picture of you and your teddy bear to bring home. We will also play historic games.

March 16, 2009: Springtime Flutter-bies!
Find signs of spring during a Scavenger Hunt in the Zoro Garden. Play bubble games and make a butterfly craft.

April 20, 2009: What a “TREE-mendous” Day!
Celebrate Arbor Day with a walk around Balboa Park to learn about the trees. Climb in our tree house, and make a fairy house for your woodland friends.

May 18, 2009: I Love a Parade!
San Diego has lots of parades. Strike up the band as we make a cardboard kazoo and drum to use in our own parade around the museum.

June 15, 2009: Patriotic Party!
Pay honor to the stars and stripes as we wave flags, play patriotic games, and make a red, white and blue craft.

July 20, 2009: Bum the dog’s Birthday Bash!
Cupcakes await at this special birthday party celebrating San Diego’s favorite town dog, Bum. Hear his story, and play some dog games.

August 17, 2009: Desert Morning!
Find out about the animals that live in San Diego’s desert. Bay at the moon, paint a desert sky, and take a walk in the cactus garden.

September 21, 2009: Apples, Apples, Apples!
Get to the “core” of this favorite Julian treat. Learn about Johnny Appleseed, create an apple craft, and gobble up a piece of apple pie.

October 19, 2009: “Spook”-tacular Fun!
Wear your favorite costume as we celebrate Halloween. Listen to a Halloween story, make a scary craft, and play some spook-tacular games.

November 16, 2009: Harvest Eats!
Grind acorns and maize, have a cornbread snack, and learn about early settler’s foods.

December 21, 2009: Happy Holiday Party!
Find out how gingerbread is made, listen to the gingerbread man story, and decorate a gingerbread man cookie to take home.

Above image:
Lowell School Third Grade Class, 1906