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To
register, call us at (502)897-9845 for a registration
form, or send email to Mary
Beth Williams. Registration opens March 1.
 Woodworking
Camp
June
14 to 18, 2010
Ages 11-14 - 9:30am – 11:30am
Ages 7-10 - 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Build
a birdhouse, or a stool, or another fun project out
of wood. Learn about how to use tools and the basics
of woodworking, from experienced Locust Grove woodworkers.
You’ll learn about types of wood, historic and
modern woodworking tools, and complete a project to
take home. $75 per camper.
Come
learn history Indiana Jones style! During this 2-day
camp, kids will participate in an actual archaeological
dig on the grounds of Locust Grove. Help trained archaeologists
discover what artifacts are hidden beneath the surface.
$40 per camper.
 Pioneer
Camp
July 19 to 23, 2010, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Ages 7-10
Explore the past through
crafts, hands-on activities, and demonstrations. Experience
18th Century living first-hand, using the house, gardens,
grounds, and woods at Locust Grove. Try some of the
tasks and games of early Kentucky children. New projects
every year, so if you’ve come in the past, come
back this year! $80 per camper.
Craft Camp
July 26-30, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Ages
8-14
Learn handicrafts from the 18th century!
During this week long camp, explore how things were
created long ago. Make a painted canvas floor cloth,
learn to finger cord, create wood block stamps and print
them on handmade paper, make a small quilt, and a larger
quilt as a group. Virginia Tucker, owner of The Virginia
Floor Cloth Company in Louisville, will lead the classes.
Campers will take home a completed 2’ by 3’
floor cloth on the last day. The cost of the week long
camp is $110. All materials will be provided.
More activities to be announced
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Archaeology
Camp