The George Washington Foundation is offering an exciting range of extended
day camps for children during the 2012 season. (Please note
- these are day camps, usually lasting about 4 hours per day - from 9 a.m.
to Noon. Advance
registration is required (see below)
History Camp
June 25-June 29
Come explore history and follow in the footsteps of George Washington, his family, and his friends. Have fun with hands-on activities, projects, and games at the Rising Sun Tavern, George Washington’s Ferry Farm, the Mary Washington House, Historic Kenmore, and the Hugh Mercer Apothecary. Learn about Colonial food, medicine, and daily life. Explore the places that George Washington knew well. Ages 8-12
Archaeology Camp
July 9-July 13
Become an amateur archaeologist! During this five-day camp, children have an opportunity to dig, wash, and mend “artifacts” they find in educational mock digs at Ferry Farm, visit the archaeology lab, and learn about interpretation and conservation of artifacts. Ages 9-12..
Civil War Camp
July 23-July 27
With the Civil War Sesquicentennial right around the corner, this is a great opportunity for children to discover more about the life of a Civil War soldier. Camp held at Kenmore and Ferry Farm. Ages 9-12
Earthmates Camp
August 6-August 10
Join in for five days of exploring the great outdoors at Ferry Farm! Children will learn about the different habitats at Ferry Farm through games and interactive activities. Topics will include birds, bugs and insects, animals, and vegetation. Spend your mornings outside on the farm. Ages 8-12
Camps are 5 days, from 9 a.m. to Noon each day (Monday through Friday). Cost is $125 per child. Advance registration is required.
For additional details or to register for any of these programs, contact Vickie Hayes by email at hayes@gwffoundation.org or by phone at (540) 371-3363, ext. 24.