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Our Program for Schools
A Message to Elementary and Middle School Educators
As an enhancement to your early New York curriculum, we invite you and your classes to visit the Vander Ende Onderdonk House. The history, location and contents of the house provide a rich educational and cultural experience for class and group visits.
 Our school program is generally geared to fourth and fifth grade levels and complies with New York State curriculum standards; special programs can be adapted for other grades. Activities usually include a tour of the house and grounds; a slide presentation on early New York and local history and a colonial craft activity, although modifications to the program may occur due to time constraints, weather, size of group, etc.
For the 2007-08 academic year, we are featuring an exhibit also suitable for middle school students entitled Just After the Battle, presented by resident artist, curator and historian, Arthur Kirmss. This Civil War exhibit includes original weapons, battlefield relics, household and commemorative items, orginial sheet music, coins, medals, newspaper and much more. While our program focusing on Colonial Life is always available, we can also provide a unique Civil War experience for older children.
Weather permitting, students can bring their lunch and eat in the picnic area of our enclosed 1.5 acre site. We also have a small gift shop with colonial and inexpensive items geared toward children.
Please note that we can not accommodate multiple classes during single visits this year – the size of your group must be limited to 35 students or less excluding parents and school staff.
Summary  Availability
Monday through Friday, 10:00 – noon throughout the year Cost
$5.00 per pupil, teachers and aides free, all other adults $5.00 Deposit$25.00 non refundable Group Size
35 students or less (excluding adults) – larger groups by special reservation including modifications to program Reservations Please call 718-456-1776 for reservations and specific program arrangements, or send requests by email to theonderdonkhouse@earthlink.net. You can also click the Contact Us link above to submit your request.
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