Education
Campbell Museums Field Trip Program:
Hands-on History
Hands-on History is an interactive program designed for 2nd and 3rd grade students at the Campbell Historical Museum. This immersive experience engages multiple senses to help students explore historical content in meaningful ways. Through hands-on activities, the program fosters critical thinking, cross-disciplinary connections, and a deeper sense of historical empathy.
Plan a Field Trip
Reservations are open for the 2025-2026 school year
Send completed reservation form to Kerryp@campbellca.gov
Please Note:
We are thrilled to welcome you to our field trip at the Campbell Historical Museum! Our museum has limited group capacity, so we encourage you to book early to secure your spot. During the trip, classes will be divided into four groups and will rotate through four themed exhibit stations, led by our enthusiastic chaperones who will be trained by a Museum staff member on the day of the field trip. Get ready for an exciting 2.5 to 3-hour adventure filled with history, fun, and learning!
Hands-on History Supports the Common Core Curriculum:
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Building Strong Content Knowledge: Expands student's knowledge of social studies through listening, discussion, and hands-on activities
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Comprehending and Critiquing: Discussions and activities during the programs allow students to compare and question assumptions about current and historical ideas that provide engaged and open-minded debates.
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Evaluating Evidence: Students evaluate primary sources such as artifacts and photographs to support learning across content areas. This allows students to use their reasoning skills in real-life scenarios.
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Coming to Understand Other Perspectives and Cultures: The programs are designed to develop historical empathy: the ability to understand and appreciate what life was like for people who lived in a different time and place.
Please Consider
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There is a minimum charge of $160 for 20 students or fewer; additional students are $8 each.
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Hands-on History has a maximum student capacity of 30 students. Please discuss with a Museum Staff member if there are special exceptions by calling or emailing before making a reservation.
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Teachers, aides, and chaperones are free.
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Programs are available Monday - Friday.
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Programs begin at 9 am and end between 11:30 am -12 pm.
For More Information:
Please contact Kerry Perkins, Museum Supervisor at:
Call (408) 866-2718