Locust Grove Summer Camps & Children's Programs 2010

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.

Archaeology Camp
July 15 & 16, 2010
Ages 9-11, 9:00am - 12:00pm

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