Summer Programs for Youth at Highland Village

Highland Village Museum in Iona is offering three fun, educational programs for youth in July and August.

Spòrs, which is Gaelic for fun, is a program for children ages five to 10. It includes games that incorporate aspects of Gaelic heritage such as vocabulary, phrases, song and dance. It will be held every Friday from 10 a.m. to noon starting July 4. Admission is free.

There are two programs for older children that let participants experience the responsibilities and lifestyles of young pioneers in early Nova Scotia. They feature traditional hands-on activities like chores, crafts, singing and dancing.

Làithean Sona, which means happy days, is for children ages eight to 12. It will be held every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting July 2.

Na Deugairean, which means the teenagers, is for youth ages 13 to 17. It will be held every second Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting July 10.

Admission for Làithean Sona and Na Deugairean is $30 and prepaid reservations are required. Costumes are provided.

More information is available by calling 902-725-2272 or e-mailing highlandvillage@gov.ns.ca .