Pioneer School

We are looking forward to 2023!
Step back in time to the days of one room schools that dotted the countryside of Winona County and the U.S. Pioneer School is a fun 2-day summer day camp that has been favorite with local students for more than 40 years! Held at the Gainey-McCarthy Schoolhouse at our Rural Heritage Museum in St. Charles, Minnesota. Students (recommended age 7 - 12) explore life as a rural pioneer student with class lessons, games, crafts, and more. Pioneer School is taught by licensed teacher, Marjie VanCleave.
Step back in time to the days of one room schools that dotted the countryside of Winona County and the U.S. Pioneer School is a fun 2-day summer day camp that has been favorite with local students for more than 40 years! Held at the Gainey-McCarthy Schoolhouse at our Rural Heritage Museum in St. Charles, Minnesota. Students (recommended age 7 - 12) explore life as a rural pioneer student with class lessons, games, crafts, and more. Pioneer School is taught by licensed teacher, Marjie VanCleave.
- All supplies are provided.
- Costumes are provided but students are welcome to wear their own if they wish.
- Please bring a lunch that does not need refrigeration.
- Restrooms are available on the Fairgrounds.
- Students are to be dropped off and picked up each day at the Rural Heritage Museum on the Winona County Fairgrounds in St. Charles. Visible from hwy 14 between Cabin Coffee and Cenex.