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CK Museum presents Virtual Kids Club Program

Museum Programs


Fall Program Registration Opens August 11, 2025

We provide a variety of engaging programs, tours and special events throughout the year for people of all ages that pertain to the museum's mandate, collection, as well as its exhibits for CK Museum, Ridge House Museum and Milner Heritage House.

How to register:

  1. Phone: 519-360-1998
  2. Online: Arts + Culture Program Registration
  3. Email: ckcccmuseum@chatham-kent.ca
Register for Museum Programs
Creative Camps

Education Programs

History comes to life in inspiring and exciting ways at the CK Municipal Museums. Our engaging education programs are designed to support and enhance the lessons taught in your classroom. Let us help you plan your next field trip. Each program can be geared toward any age group. 

See our 2024-25 Education Brochure to book your class an amazing fun-filled day. Call 519.360.1998 or email ckcccmuseum@chatham-kent.ca


Kids Club Programs

Let your imagination grow and join the Chatham-Kent Museum for fun-filled monthly programs in Imagination Station and Chatham-Kent Public Library. Thanks to our generous sponsors, we can offer Kids Club programs at no charge.​


Beautiful Butterflies

Were you in awe of the butterflies at the museum this summer? Bring the majesty of the butterflies home with you when you join us for September Kids Club to make a beautiful butterfly mobile.

Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Imagination Station, CK museum | No Fee

Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Dresden Branch, Chatham-Kent Public Library | No Fee (Registration at the Library)

Sponsored by Kent and Essex Mutual & Stoneridge Insurance Brokers Chatham-Kent

Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | French Language Kids Club | Imagination Station, CK Museum | No Fee

Sponsored by the Andersons Inc.

Register for Kids​ Club September 27​


It's a Pumpkin Party

It's pumpkin season! Join us this October for a fun-filled morning creating your very own pumpkin string art masterpiece.

Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Imagination Station, CK museum | No Fee

Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Wallaceburg Branch, Chatham-Kent Public Library | No Fee (Registration at the Library)

Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Low German Kids Club | Imagination Station, CK Museum | No Fee

Sponsored by Kent and Essex Mutual & Stoneridge Insurance Brokers Chatham-Kent

​​Register for Kids Club October 11
Register for Kids Club October 25


Rainbow Wonderland

This November, step into a world of colour and get creative at our Kids Club.  Join us for a colourful morning creating your very own kaleidoscope to celebrate the opening of our latest exhibit CK in Full Colour!​

Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Imagination Station, CK museum | No Fee

Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Tilbury Branch, Chatham-Kent Public Library | No Fee (Registration at the Library)

Sponsored by Kent and Essex Mutual & Stoneridge Insurance Brokers Chatham-Kent

Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Sensory Friendly Kids Club | Imagination Station, CK Museum | No Fee

Sponsored by Karen Ewald Wealth Management | RBC Dominion Sercurities Inc.

​​Register for Kids Club November 8
​Register for Kids Club November 15

Noon Years Eve

Goodbye 2025, Hello 2026! Get the party started early and ring in the Noon Year in the Imagination Station by making noise makers and party poppers!

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Imagination Station, CK museum | No Fee

Sponsored by Kent and Essex Mutual & Stoneridge Insurance Brokers Chatham-Kent.​

​​Register for Kids Club December 31

PA Day Camps

Mystical Realms and Majestic Creatures

Friday, September 19, 2025 | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm |  Studio One, Chatham Cultural Centre | Age: 6-12 | Cost: $45

Join us for an enchanting day as we enter a world where imagination knows no bounds. From mischievous fairies and majestic unicorns to fire breathing dragons, mythical creatures will come to life through epic adventures, fantastical crafts, and wonderful storytelling.

​​Register for PA Day Camp - September 19​​​​

Eerie Extravaganza

Friday, October 10, 2025 | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | Studio One, Chatham Cultural Centre | Age: 6-12 | Cost: $45
What better month than October to explore all things spooky and creepy! This PA Day Camp will get you into the Halloween spirit with spooky science, creepy crafts, and ghoulish games.
​Register for PA Day Camp - October 10

Colour Craze

Friday, November 21, 2025 | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | Studio One, Chatham Cultural Centre | Age: 6-12 | Cost: $45

Jump into the vibrant world of colours through fun STEAM Activities. This PA Day Camp is packed with gooey, slimy, colourful fun as you dive into creative art projects and wild activities.​

​Registet for PA Day Camp - November 21​


Creative Kids
Celebrate the Ridge House

Saturday, August 9, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am |  Discovery Den, Ridge House Museum, Ridgetown

The Ridge House is closing for the season this month. So, let's celebrate our 50th birthday one more time by making Victorian inspired bunting that you can hang up for all your festivities. Sponsored by Salus Mutual.​​

Register for Creative Kids - Augu​st​​​​​

Escape Rooms
Escape the Milner House - A Spell as Old as Time

July 12, 13, August 9, 10, 2025 | Milner Heritage House

45-minute Time Slots | Saturdays 10:00 am - 6:00 pm and Sundays 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cost: $35.00 per team (up to 6 members)

A book of fairy tales has been delivered to the house. As you crack the book open, a spell has been cast over the house with you and your friends immersed in the classic tales until the spell can be lifted. Now it's a race against time!  Can you find the magic incantation to break out and have your happily ever after?

​​​Register for Escape​​​ the Milner House​

Escape the Ridge House - Happy Birthday Ridgetown

July 19, 20, August 16, 17, 2025 | Ridge House Museum

45-minute Time Slots | Saturdays 10:00 am - 6:00 pm and Sundays 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cost: $35.00 per team (up to 6 members)

It's the morning of the Ridgetown Fair celebrating the 5th anniversary of the town's founding. The pie that you and your friends were taking to the fair is missing. Not only that - all the doors to the house have been locked with you trapped inside. It is up to you to find the key and uncover the pie thief at the same time. ​

​​Register for Escape t​​he Ridge House

Escape the Milner House - Twas a Night at the Milners

December 5, 6, 7, 2025 | Milner Heritage House

45-minute Time Slots | Friday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm | Sunday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cost: $35.00 per team (up to 6 members)

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, all the people were stirring... because... they were locked in the house. The Milners' holiday soiree is off to a not so jolly start, with their guests trapped inside their beautifully decorated home. Set amongst a tradional Edwardian Christmas, do you have what it takes to crack the ciphers, discover the clues, and solve the puzzles all in time to save the holidays for your and your party?

​Register for Escape the Milner House - Twas a Night at th​e Milners