Teen Saturdays Workshops / ¡Sábados de Jóvenes

Teen Saturdays Workshops / ¡Sábados de Jóvenes

September 20,  October 25, November 22, December 13. Advance registration required
1:00–3:30 pm
Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge

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Join Teen Saturdays Workshop at the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology this fall! High school teens, ages 13–18, are invited to explore ancient games in four workshops. Experience the excitement of Ullamaliztli, the Maya ball game played with only hips, and test your aim with the Aztec atlatl, a spear-throwing tool that changed history. Play legendary board games from the Ancient Near East and discover how strategy and luck brought people together millennia ago. Try your hand at Stickball, the fast-paced Native American sport that combines tradition, art, and teamwork.

Each workshop combines hands-on activities, historical insights, and artifact exploration, allowing you to learn the stories and skills behind these fascinating games. Make new friends, challenge yourself, and discover how the past continues to inspire us today! Join us this fall for a journey of play, learning, and connection. Sign up now—spaces are limited for these exciting workshops!

• September 20: Stickball, the Little Brother of War
• October 25: Ulama Ball Game
• November 22: Atlatl Spear Throwing
• December 13: Games of the Ancient Near East

Teens receive an HMSC membership (worth $100) after attending three or more Teen Saturdays Workshops per semester. Or, receive a free admission pass (worth $15) for a return visit if you attend one of the four sessions.

Details:

• $10 per session includes free admission to the museum immediately following the workshop
• Advance registration is required. Register for one or more sessions
• For teens in high school
• Most sessions meet at the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA. The November session meets in Voke Park, Chelsea, MA.
• Accessible by public transportation