Fort Selden’s Summer Kid’s Classes

 Fort Selden Historic Site is hosting a series of summer classes for children.

Fort Selden also hosts a series of four classes for children this summer. Registration is required at least one week ahead for Fort Selden’s Summer Kid’s classes. Snacks are provided. $5 cash or check only. All activities are outside. All classes are sponsored by The Museum of NM Foundation.

For Immediate Release: May 4, 2018 (Radium Springs, New Mexico) – Fort Selden Historic Site, in southern New Mexico, is getting ready for summer, setting aside a special day to honor fathers, and announcing a series of summer classes for children.

On Saturday, June 16, the Fort hosts a family fun day in honor of Fathers which includes a continental breakfast served outside by the fire from 9 – 11 a.m. along with games and activities for the whole family until 1 p.m.

Admission: $5 for adults. Children 16 and under are free. Cash or check only. Sponsored by the Museum of NM Foundation

Fort Selden also hosts a series of four classes for children this summer. Registration is required at least one week ahead for Fort Selden’s Summer Kid’s classes. Snacks are provided. $5 cash or check only. All activities are outside. All classes are sponsored by The Museum of NM Foundation.

• Building with Dirt: Friday, June 22, 9 a.m.- Noon, Ages 8-12: Learn about adobe construction and make and take your own adobe building.

• Soap Making: Friday, June 29, 9 a.m. – Noon, Ages 8-12: Making soap was part of daily life in the past. Make your own molded soaps to take home.

• Bats of the Chihuahua Desert: Friday, July 13, 9 a.m. – Noon, Ages 6-10: Everything has gone batty as we learn to appreciate our furry friends.

• Games & Toys of the Past: Friday, July 27, 9am-Noon, Ages 6-10: Children have always loved to play. Join us for a day of play and learn about the games and toys of the 1800s.

Call 575-202-1638 for Information or to Register for classes. To get to the Fort Selden Historic Site off I-25, Exit 19, Radium Springs and follow the signs.