Summer Camp for a Day

Summer Camp for a Day

The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts will host eight unique one day summer camps for children ages 4-12. The first camp session is Tuesday, July 12^thand will run till Wednesday, August, 31^st. Each Camp for a Day session will run from 10am to 2pm.

Camp for a Day offers a fun-filled day of camp activities without the long term commitment. Campers will learn about different aspects of history and participate in a variety of hands-on craft projects based on the Museum’s exhibits. Camp themes include the Mariners, Merchants & Pirates exhibit, pirates, shells, a traditional tea party and much more.

Campers may pick and choose as many camp sessions as they please.

July’s Camps:

Navigation and Knots, Tuesday, July 12^th - Campers will learn how sailors navigated the seas with compasses and other instruments. Activities include making a simple compass, the history of string and ropes and how they have and are used today in sailing and other activities. Campers will practice knot tying and will take home rope and a handout of knots to use in their everyday lives. Crafts include a chain knot bracelet/necklace.

Pirate Adventure Day I, Wednesday, July 20^th - Campers will have fun being a pirate for the day. Participants will learn about the life of a pirate and get to take part in a number of pirate themed activities including games and crafts.

Seashells and Sailor Valentines, Thursday, July 28^th - Campers will tour the Mariners, Merchants & Pirate exhibit, focusing on identifying the shells on display. Participants will learn about the history of the Sailor Valentines and will make their own Sailor Valentine craft to take home.

August’s Camps:

Pirate Booty! Tuesday, August 2^nd - A pirate’s most priced possessions are the booty they find and hide away! Campers will have fun making their own treasure box and filling it with the treasures that each camper makes. Jewels, fun pins, ring and gold doubloons will be made to stash away and play with later at home. Campers will also make their own treasure map so they will always know where their booty box is!

Pirate Adventure Day II, Wednesday, August 10^th - Campers will have fun being a pirate for the day. Participants will learn about the life of a pirate and get to take part in a number of pirate themed activities including games and crafts.

Pirate Tales, Thursday, August 18^th - There is nothing like a great pirate adventure! Campers will write and draw their own adventure storybook to take home with them! They will be involved with creating Pirate characters, designing a pirate flag, and making up an adventure story. Campers will also participate in drawing one picture for a Pirate Adventure Coloring Book. The coloring book will be produced for each pirate…. uh, we mean camper, to take home.

Caleb the Carpenter, Tuesday, August 23^rd - Named in honor of Caleb Burroughs, a carpenter here in Madison during the 1800s, participants will learn about Early American tools. Campers will use a variety of tools to create a number of carpentry projects during the day.

Dolly & Me Tea Party, Wednesday, August 31^st - Bring your dolly and treat her to an afternoon tea. Campers will learn about Colonial dolls and will make a variety of crafts, including spoon dolls, placemats and decorative fans. The day will end with games and a lovely tea party.

Campers are asked to bring a bag lunch, sun screen and extra drinks if hot out. Activities are both outside and inside the Museum.

Anyone under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Members: $25 for any 1 session and $65 for any 3. Non-Members: $30 for any 1 session and $80 for any 3 sessions.

Sign-up now! Space is limited. Pre-registration required, call 973-377-2982 x12.