Every Four Years - October 17, 2024
This election season, kids will learn about how elections work and practice their civic duty as future voters.
- Age groups 3-5 and 6-8 will learn the basics of voting through age-appropriate interactive games and historical materials.
- Age groups 9-12 and 13+ will learn how, historically, political parties have developed their platforms and persuaded voters. After exploring primary source documents from two pivotal historical elections, students evaluate candidates’ strengths and participate in a mock election.
Program Admission rates:
- Students (ages 3-18; pre-registration highly recommended): $8
- Parents/Guardians: Free
- Children ages 0-2: Free
- Parking: $8 per car, flat rate - paid onsite at CHC before leaving.
A Homeschool Field Trip Season Pass is available for 2024-2025 at $55. Click here to purchase through our online store. Purchasing a Season Pass guarantees your spot for all eight sessions over the course of the year.
If you participate in the Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) educational savings account program, your Homeschool Field Trip admissions may be eligible for reimbursement. However, if you are considering purchasing a WRHS membership for reimbursement through that program, please note that program rules only allow reimbursement approvals for the $90 Household membership and (new!) the $125 Passport membership.
Logistical Information:
- All programs run from 10am-12pm on the program date.
- Please arrive by 9:50am to check in so we may start on time.
- Families may bring packed lunches to eat onsite after the program.
- Admission to a Homeschool Field Trip Day includes admission to the museum for the rest of the day.
Please note: homeschool groups or collectives may also schedule group tours or programs at WRHS. Options for the Cleveland History Center are available here.
Any questions? Contact education@wrhs.org or call 216-721-5722 ext. 1503.
