Arts & Humanities

USU Museum of Anthropology offers World Explorers' Club

Young people can join the World Explorers' Club at USU’s Museum of Anthropology. There are summer activities that focus on rain forests.

Children on the lookout for adventure this summer need look no further than the World Explorers’ Club.

This monthly gathering for children ages 6 to 12 is hosted by Utah State University’s Museum of Anthropology, located on the second floor of Old Main.

Anthropology is a natural for curious youngsters because it opens windows into such varied and colorful worlds as archaeological digs, ancient Egyptians or toys used by pioneer children. This summer’s focus is on rain forests.

Club members will receive a World Traveler passport and backpack. Children can earn passport stamps for attending Family First Saturday events. Make sure to bring your backpack to each event to carry home all of your treasures.

Museum curator Molly Cannon said activities will continue into the school year. She is developing new anthropology camps to begin in the spring thanks to a grant from Utah Humanities.

The next two Family First Saturdays are:

- 10 a.m., Saturday, July 2, exploring “Primates of the Rain Forest

- 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 6, exploring “People of the Rain Forest

For children ages 6-12, no charge.

USU’s Anthropology Museum, Rm. 252 (2nd floor) of Old Main

Information can be found online or email, anthromuseum@usu.edu or 435-797-7545.

Summer museum hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.

Beginning in the fall, Upcoming Family First Saturdays are:

- Sept. 3: “Fashionista,” focusing on world adornment and body modification.

- Oct. 1: “Magic,” demonstrating the art of magic and illusion in cultures around the world. Special demonstration by Richard Hatch of Hatch Academy of Magic and Music.

- Nov. 4: “Glorious Food,” exploring people’s relationship with food around the globe.

- Dec. 3: “Cover Me,” focusing on clothing and the technology of textile production. Children will practice making their own textiles.

Contact: USU Museum of Anthropology, 435-797-7545, anthromuseum@usu.edu


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