Homeschool Group Programs

Jan 10, 2016 | Pioneer/Settler, Programs

Pioneer “School” at Singing Creek! We love homeschoolers! Mixed age groups and hands-on learning activities are our specialty. Just like our summer camps for ages 6-10, our homeschool curriculum is designed to work well for boys and girls of varying ages,...

Singing Creek Awarded a Grant

Dec 17, 2015 | Press

We are singing in gratitude! The Lane County Cultural Coalition has awarded Singing Creek Center $1000 to use for marketing materials. We are thrilled to be selected for support among the many fine applicants. Karen accepted the award at The Jazz Station on December...

Singing Creek Honors Opal Whiteley

Dec 5, 2015 | Opal Whiteley, Pioneer/Settler

Did you know Singing Creek is named after this woman? Opal Whiteley was a pioneer girl who lived in Cottage Grove in the early 20th Century. The book of her childhood diary is called “The Singing Creek Where the Willows Grow”…and she had a dream to...

Halloween party was a smashing success!

Nov 1, 2015 | Events

A warm moist wind stirred the leaves up with a crunchy sound. The air felt expectant as we bustled around the granary setting out pumpkins, twigs, and sweet treats. Pioneer quilts were hung, candles lit, and the rehearsal of the shadow play finished. Soon the smell of...

Fall classes at Custom Cranium were awesome!

Oct 11, 2015 | Programs

We had two natural science classes for older kids at Custom Cranium taxidermy shop this fall, and they were totally awesome! Animals of Oregon on Sept 19th  featured learning about skulls, adaptations, and owl pellets. We also found out about what to do when faced...