| Historic Alexandria Summer Camps 2010
Fort Ward Civil War Kid's Camp
| WHAT: | | This week of fun and learning introduces children to life during the Civil War. Activities include drilling, craft projects, Civil War food and music, visits by reenactors, nineteenth-century games, lessons on Civil War flags and setting up Civil War tents. Fee includes snacks, kepi, equipment and craft projects. Children should bring a bag lunch each day. |
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Ages: 8 - 12
Enrollment limit: 24 campers |
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June 28 – July 2, 2010
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. daily |
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| WHERE: | |
Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site |
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Fee: $250 |
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For registration information contact Fort Ward Museum at 703.838.4848 or by e-mail.
Applications with full payment accepted beginning January 2, 2010. |
Clio’s Kids: A History Fun Camp
The Lyceum, Alexandria’s History Museum
| WHAT: | | Clio's Kids introduces American History and life in historic Alexandria through artifacts, storytelling, singing and dancing, crafts, "old-fashioned" games, and visits to nearby historic places. Campers should come prepared for outside activities each day, including sturdy walking shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather. |
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| WHO: | | Children ages 5 - 7 |
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July 20-22, 2010, 9 a.m. to noon (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) |
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| WHERE: | | The Lyceum, Alexandria’s History Museum, 201 S. Washington Street |
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| COST: | |
The fee is $105 and includes snacks and souvenirs. |
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Pre-registration is required. Call 703-838-4994 for more information. Print your Clio's Kids Camp Application and mail it to the museum with payment.
Time Travelers: 2008 Summer Camp Webpage
Alexandria: Then and Now: 2009 Summer Camp Webpage
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Curator Camp
The Lyceum, Alexandria’s History Museum
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During Curator Camp kids will learn about museums from the inside out! Campers will meet the people who make The Lyceum work each day, take a behind-the-scenes tour, learn about and touch real historic artifacts, and work as a team to create a small exhibit. Campers, their family and friends return to The Lyceum on a later date for their exhibit opening reception. Campers should bring a bagged lunch and wear closed-toed shoes. |
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Ages 11 - 14 |
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
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The Lyceum: Alexandria’s History Museum, 201 S. Washington Street |
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The fee is $75 and includes snacks and souvenirs. |
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Pre-registration is required. Call 703-838-4994 for more information. Print your Curator Camp Application and mail it to the museum with your payment.
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The above application forms require Adobe Acrobat Reader |
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